Shirkers (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, Shirkers is a documentary film directed by Sandi Tan, running about 96 minutes. “There are movers, there are shakers, and there are shirkers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In 1992, teenager Sandi Tan shot Singapore's first indie road movie with her enigmatic American mentor Georges – who then vanished with all the footage. Twenty years later, the 16mm film is recovered, sending Tan, now a novelist in Los Angeles, on a personal odyssey in search of Georges' vanishing footprints.
Who’s in it. Shirkers stars Sophia Siddique Harvey as Self, Sandi Tan as Herself, Georges Cardona as Himself (archive footage) and Philip Cheah as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, Shirkers has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shirkers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shirkers tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shirkers (2018)?
- In US, Shirkers is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shirkers worth watching?
- Shirkers holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shirkers?
- Shirkers stars Sophia Siddique Harvey, Sandi Tan, Georges Cardona, Philip Cheah and Jasmine Ng Kin Kia.
- When was Shirkers released?
- Shirkers was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.