Shy People(1987)
Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.
Shy People Synopsis
A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of Louisiana.
Shy People (1987) is a drama film directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, released on December 4, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 58m. It stars Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton and Merritt Butrick. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 27 ratings.
- Director:
- Andrei Konchalovsky
- Writers:
- Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Konchalovsky, Marjorie David
- Producers:
- Menahem Golan, Yoram Globus
- Cinematographer:
- Chris Menges
- Composer:
- Christopher Franke
- Production:
- The Cannon Group, Golan-Globus Productions
- Revenue:
- $769,119
- Status:
- Released
Shy People (1987) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shy People before you stream it.
Shy People Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jill Clayburgh
as Diana
Barbara Hershey
as Ruth
Martha Plimpton
as Grace
Merritt Butrick
as Mike
John Philbin
as Tommy
Don Swayze
as Mark
Pruitt Taylor Vince
as Paul
Mare Winningham
as Candy
- Michael Audley
Michael Audley
as Louie
Brad Leland
as Larry
Tony Epper
as Jake
- Paul Landry
Paul Landry
as Henry
Key crew
Directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, written by Andrei Konchalovsky, Andrei Konchalovsky and Marjorie David, produced by Menahem Golan and Yoram Globus.
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Shy People Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 27 ratings.
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Shy People – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shy People online?
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Shy People (1987) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shy People?
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The main cast of Shy People (1987) includes Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton, Merritt Butrick and John Philbin. The film was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shy People released?
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Shy People was released on December 4, 1987 and runs for 1h 58m.
Is Shy People worth watching?
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Shy People (1987) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 27 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shy People?
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Yes. The official Shy People trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.