Shirley

Name: Shirley
Genre: Documentary

Documentary1h 7m

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75%

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Storyline

Delves into the storied life and career of Shirley Muldowney, the pioneering “First Lady of Drag Racing.” This documentary showcases the extraordinary journey of a woman who not only broke barriers but also set new benchmarks in the world of drag racing.

Details

DirectorPam Miller

StatusReleased

Original languageEnglish

Budget

Not disclosed

Revenue

Not disclosed

Parental guideNot rated

Reviews

8 reviews · 7 critics

6 fresh · 1 rotten

Critics consensus

“Regina King does a stellar job in Shirley 's title role, imbuing this fairly standard biopic with the heart and soul its subject so richly deserves.”

75% TomatometerRotten Tomatoes

Ronda Racha Penrice

RTTheWrapAug 8, 2024

Not only does [King] don Chisholm’s clothes, adopt her hairstyle, recreate her distinctive smile, and attempt her Bajan-tinged accent, she digs at the core of who Chisholm was in that moment—principled and fearless.

Verne Gay

RTNewsdayApr 8, 2024

"Shirley" plays like the last episode of a four-part TV series, and a pretty good one at that.

Moira MacDonald

RTSeattle TimesApr 1, 2024

Regina King, also a producer of the film, is an inspired choice for the role, and her Shirley is made up of endless strength, kindness and courage.

Marissa Hill

RTShade StudiosJul 29, 2025

If you're interested in learning about someone who might not have been covered in your history books, it could be an enlightening watch.