Shirkers 2018

Name: Shirkers
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2018-01-21
Duration: 97 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Sandi Tan, Sophia Siddique Harvey, Georges Cardona, Philip Cheah, Jasmine Ng Kin Kia

“There are movers, there are shakers, and there are shirkers.”

★ 7.2/10 · 139 votes Documentary Released

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Directed by Sandi Tan

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What is Shirkers?

Shirkers is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Documentary.

Type: Film
Year: 2018
Status: Released
Runtime: 97 minutes
Release date: Jan 21, 2018
Original language: EN
Origin: United Kingdom, United States of America, Singapore
Studios: Cinereach, Doc Society
Genres: Documentary
Updated: Sep 29, 2026

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82 /100 Solid Watch

⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.9/10

🧠 Narrative Depth9/10

🔄 Rewatch Potential7.7/10

🎬 Production Scale8.2/10

🎯 Feature Film #Documentary

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Shirkers is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Documentary. Produced and broadcast by Cinereach, Doc Society. Current status: Released.

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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”

#Documentary #MustWatch #HighStakes #CharacterDriven #Atmospheric #BingeReady

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Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.

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Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.

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Sophia Siddique Harvey Self

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Georges Cardona Self (archive footage)

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Is Shirkers worth watching?

Shirkers holds a community rating of 7.2/10 based on 139 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.

How long is the movie Shirkers and when was it released?

Shirkers is a feature film with a runtime of 97 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

Who directed Shirkers?

Shirkers was directed by Sandi Tan.

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