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Shirley Valentine

1989·Movie
1h 48min·R
67
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic527.2Rotten Tomatoes72%86%

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An , comedy: .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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No one thought she had the courage, the nerve, or the lingerie.

Wondering what has happened to herself, now feeling stagnant and in a rut, Shirley Valentine finds herself regularly talking to the wall while preparing her husband's chips and egg. When her best friend wins a trip-for-two to Greece Shirley begins to see the world, and herself, in a different light.
Feel-GoodMidlife AwakeningFemale EmpowermentBritish HumorTravel & Self-DiscoveryQuirkyHeartwarmingRelatable ProtagonistEmotional Growth

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Directed by:
Lewis Gilbert
Written by:
Willy Russell
Produced by:
Lewis Gilbert
Composed by:
Willy Russell

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Shirley Valentine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shirley Valentine?

KanopyHoopla

In the United States, Shirley Valentine is free with ads on Kanopy and Hoopla. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 9 other countries.

Is Shirley Valentine worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 72%, and Metacritic 52). Audiences rate it higher (77 out of 100) than critics (62).

Is Shirley Valentine okay for kids?

R

Yes: it's rated R in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Shirley Valentine make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (6 of 10) and sharp wit (5 of 10).

Is Shirley Valentine good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

What tropes does Shirley Valentine use?

Race LiftShut Up, Hannibal!Tender TearsCompanion CubeMen Can't Keep HouseExtreme DoormatThe GhostSex TourismBackground MusicHypocritical HumorLoveable Sex ManiacHigh-Class Call Girland 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Race Lift, Shut Up, Hannibal!, and Tender Tears.