Shy Guy (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 3.1
Released in 1947, Shy Guy is a drama film directed by Ted Peshak, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. Phil, a student who recently transferred into his high school, keeps to himself a lot, spending time in his basement building radios and record players. His dad notices that he has no friends, and tells him that, like the electronic parts he assembles, "you have to fit in with all hte other parts." Realizing that the reason he has no friends is because he's not one of the "crowd," Phil studies the most popular kids at school, in order to see what traits they admire most, so he can be like them and fit in.
Who’s in it. Shy Guy stars Mike Wallace as Narrator, Dick York as Phillip Norton, Frank Ferguson as Mr. Norton and Arthur Young as Chick Gallagher, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.1/10, Shy Guy has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shy Guy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shy Guy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shy Guy (1947)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shy Guy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shy Guy worth watching?
- Shy Guy holds an audience score of 3.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shy Guy?
- Shy Guy stars Mike Wallace, Dick York, Frank Ferguson, Arthur Young and Mickey Hugh.
- When was Shy Guy released?
- Shy Guy was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.