Shelf Life (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1993, Shelf Life is a comedy and drama film directed by Paul Bartel, running about 81 minutes. “The Most Fun A Guy and Two Girls Can Have In A Bomb Shelter” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Trapped in a bomb-shelter for thirty years, three adult children act out scenes from television shows in an imitation of 1960's life.
Who’s in it. Shelf Life stars O-Lan Jones as Tina, Andrea Stein as Pam / Mrs. St. Cloud, Jim Turner as Scotty / Mr. St. Cloud and Paul Bartel as Various Apparitions, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Shelf Life has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and FlixFling and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shelf Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shelf Life tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shelf Life (1993)?
- In US, Shelf Life is available to stream on Night Flight Plus and FlixFling, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and FlixFling. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shelf Life worth watching?
- Shelf Life holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shelf Life?
- Shelf Life stars O-Lan Jones, Andrea Stein, Jim Turner, Paul Bartel and Justin Houchin.
- When was Shelf Life released?
- Shelf Life was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 81 minutes.