Shirley (2020) Horror Thriller Drama Mystery Biography
Shirley (2020) Movie Release Dates / Movie Details
- Our Score: ☆ 7/10
Read our Shirley Movie Review - Overall Score: ☆ 7.33/10
IMDB: ☆ 6.1/10
Metascore: ☆ 7.6/10
Tomatometer: ☆ 8.8/10
Shirley Plot Synopsis:
Synopsis / Plot Summary: As renowned for her morose nature as she is for her horror fiction, writer Shirley Jackson (Elizabeth Moss) is crafting yet another masterpiece when the arrival of newlyweds Fred and Rose disrupt her creative process and marriage to literary critic - and philandering professor - Stanley Hyman (Michael Stuhlbarg). As Stanley spars to maintain academic dominance over his would-be protégé Fred, Rose attempts to dampen her own ambitions and adjust to married life while living under the roof of their fiery intellectual hosts with quicksilver loyalties and myriad neuroses. When the motives of Shirley"s literary muse prove elusive, Rose"s curiosity and trusting nature make her tender prey for a brilliant author whose only allegiance is to her work.
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Shirley Movie Information:
Type: MovieYear: 2020 (more 2020 movies)
Nominations: 23
What is Shirley Streaming On?
Shirley is Streaming on TubiLanguage: English
Country: United States
Writers: Sarah Gubbins, Susan Scarf Merrell
Producers: Allison Rose Carter, Morgan Earnest, Sarah Gubbins, Cherilyn Hawrysh, David Hinojosa, Simon Horsman, Elisabeth Moss, Sue Naegle, Evan Scott Nicholas, Martin Scorsese, Jeffrey Soros, Alisa Tager, Christine Vachon
Editors: David Barker
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Shirley (2020) Cast (Click to Expand)
Shirley Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | Character(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Elisabeth Moss | ... | Shirley Jackson |
| Odessa Young | ... | Rose Nemser / Paula |
| Michael Stuhlbarg | ... | Stanley Hyman |
| Logan Lerman | ... | Fred Nemser |
| Victoria Pedretti | ... | Katherine |
| Robert Wuhl | ... | Randy Fisher |
| Paul O''Brien | ... | Dean |
| Orlagh Cassidy | ... | Caroline |
| Bisserat Tseggai | ... | Peggy |
| Allen McCullough | ... | Norman |
| Tony Manna | ... | Drunken Fellow |
| Molly Fahey | ... | Faculty Wife (as Molly Elizabeth Fahey) |
| Edward O''Blenis | ... | Ralph Ellison |
| Ryan Spahn | ... | Drunk Cad |
| Vincent McCauley | ... | Grad Student |
| Emily Decker | ... | Prissy College Student |
| Kecia Lewis | ... | Nurse |
| Alexandria Sherman | ... | Paula |
| Margarita Allen | ... | (uncredited) |
| Melissa Chanza | ... | College Student (uncredited) |
Fun Facts: 15 Real AGES of Cast
- Elisabeth Moss (b. July 24, 1982) – Shirley Jackson
Sign: Leo, Height: 5' 3" (1.6 m)
Also known as: Elissabeth Moss | Elizabeth Moss | Liz Moss - Odessa Young (b. January 11, 1998) – Rose Nemser / Paula
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 5" (1.65 m) - Michael Stuhlbarg (b. July 5, 1968) – Stanley Hyman
Sign: Cancer, Height: 5' 8" (1.73 m) - Logan Lerman (b. January 19, 1992) – Fred Nemser
Sign: Capricorn, Height: 5' 9" (1.75 m) - Victoria Pedretti – Katherine
- Robert Wuhl (b. October 9, 1951) – Randy Fisher
Sign: Libra, Height: 5' 10" (1.78 m) - Paul O''Brien – Dean
- Orlagh Cassidy – Caroline
Height: 5' 6" (1.68 m) - Bisserat Tseggai – Peggy
- Allen McCullough – Norman
- Tony Manna – Drunken Fellow
- Molly Fahey – Faculty Wife (as Molly Elizabeth Fahey)
- Edward O''Blenis – Ralph Ellison
- Ryan Spahn – Drunk Cad
- Vincent McCauley – Grad Student
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