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Shirley

2024Movie1 h 57 minPG-13

DramaHistory
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.3Metacritic575.3Rotten Tomatoes75%68%

A moving, cathartic history movie about history and politics, with standout performances.

Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly

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Story

Fearless. Fierce. First.

Shirley Chisholm makes a trailblazing run for the 1972 Democratic presidential nomination after becoming the first Black woman elected to Congress.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Political Campaign
  • Social Justice
  • Black History
  • Trailblazing Figure
  • Historical Accuracy
  • Strong Performances
  • Feminist Perspective

Cast

24 of 41

Crew

Directed by
John Ridley
Written by
John Ridley
Produced by
John Ridley, Regina King, Reina King
Music by
Tamar-kali

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Facts

March 15, 2024 · 1 h 57 min · PG-13

Released
March 15, 2024
Runtime
1 h 57 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
131 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Tropes

Sidelong Glance Biopic, Hide Your Children, Framing the Guilty Party +9

  • Sidelong Glance Biopic
  • Hide Your Children
  • Framing the Guilty Party
  • Ambiguously Gay
  • Kick the Dog
  • Flaw Exploitation
  • Wham Line
  • Kubrick Stare
  • Most Writers Are Writers
  • Pastiche
  • Pyrrhic Victory
  • Historical Downgrade

12 of 16 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Shirley?"

Questions about Shirley

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Shirley?

NetflixTubi TV

In the United States, Shirley streams on Netflix, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Shirley worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.3, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 57).

Is Shirley okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is Shirley plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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