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Shy People

1987Movie1 h 58 minR

Drama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6Rotten Tomatoes64%74%

A slow-burning, melancholic drama movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout characters.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Story

Women from separate worlds bound by a secret that will haunt them forever.

A Cosmo Magazine journalist and her daughter leave New York City to visit their distant relatives deep in the bayous of Louisiana.

Feels like

  • Bayou Gothic Drama
  • Family Secrets
  • Cultural Clash
  • Psychological Tension
  • Southern Atmosphere
  • Complex Characters
  • Melancholy Mood
  • Slow-Burning Narrative
  • Exploration of Identity

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Andrei Konchalovsky
Written by
Andrei Konchalovsky, Marjorie David, Gérard Brach
Produced by
Yoram Globus, Menahem Golan
Music by
Christopher Franke, Edgar Froese, Paul Haslinger

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

December 4, 1987 · 1 h 58 min · R

Released
December 4, 1987
Runtime
1 h 58 min
Age rating
R
Content
Sexual Content, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Box office
$769,119
Available in
9 countries

Tropes

Attempted Rape, Domestic Abuse, As the Good Book Says... +9

  • Attempted Rape
  • Domestic Abuse
  • As the Good Book Says...
  • Misplaced-Names Poster
  • Teen Pregnancy
  • Southern Gothic
  • Deep South
  • Police Are Useless
  • Scenery Porn
  • Big Applesauce
  • Big, Screwed-Up Family
  • Rebellious Spirit

12 of 25 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Shy People?"

Questions about Shy People

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shy People?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloHooplaScreenPixTubi TV

In the United States, Shy People streams on fuboTV, MGM+, Philo, Hoopla, and ScreenPix, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Shy People worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.6 and Rotten Tomatoes 64%).

Is Shy People good for date night?

Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch

Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Shy People plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Shy People use?

Attempted RapeDomestic AbuseAs the Good Book Says...Misplaced-Names PosterTeen PregnancySouthern GothicDeep SouthPolice Are UselessScenery PornBig ApplesauceBig, Screwed-Up FamilyRebellious Spiritand 13 more

TV Tropes lists 25 tropes for it, including Attempted Rape, Domestic Abuse, and As the Good Book Says....