Movie

Shy People

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

★ 6.3(26)19871h 58m

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Good to know

Director: Andrei Konchalovsky
Release date: 1987-12-04
Runtime: 1h 58m
Language: English
Box office: $769,119
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: The Cannon Group

Shy People — trailer

About Shy People

Shy People is a 1987 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Andrei Konchalovsky, starring Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey and Martha Plimpton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 26 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shy People in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Jill Clayburgh

Diana

Barbara Hershey

Ruth

Martha Plimpton

Grace

Merritt Butrick

Mike

John Philbin

Tommy

Don Swayze

Mark

Pruitt Taylor Vince

Paul

Mare Winningham

Candy

Michael Audley

Louie

Brad Leland

Larry

Tony Epper

Jake

Paul Landry

Henry

Themes & keywords

journalistsibling relationshipdrug addictionlouisianaswampbayourural areacajoons

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shy People in Egypt?+

Shy People is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Shy People on Netflix?+

Shy People is not on Netflix in Egypt right now.

How long is Shy People?+

Shy People has a runtime of 1 hour 58 minutes (118 minutes).

Who stars in Shy People?+

Shy People stars Jill Clayburgh, Barbara Hershey, Martha Plimpton, Merritt Butrick and John Philbin.

When did Shy People come out?+

Shy People is a 1987 movie directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.

What genre is Shy People?+

Shy People is Drama film.

Who directed Shy People?+

Shy People was directed by Andrei Konchalovsky.