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Shorts

  • 20092009
  • PGPG
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
7.7K
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William H. Macy, James Spader, Jon Cryer, Leslie Mann, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon, Devon Gearhart, Jimmy Bennett, Leo Howard, Rebel Rodriguez, Jolie Vanier, and Jake Short in Shorts (2009)
Shorts Theatrical Trailer - The discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes a stir in the suburban town of Black Falls, and grand-scale chaos occurs when the object falls into the hands of local adults.
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A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
IMDb RATING
4.7/10
7.7K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writers
    • Robert Rodriguez
    • Álvaro Rodríguez(additional story concepts)
    • Víctor Ugalde
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Bennett
    • James Spader
    • Kat Dennings
  • Director
    • Robert Rodriguez
  • Writers
    • Robert Rodriguez
    • Álvaro Rodríguez(additional story concepts)
    • Víctor Ugalde
  • Stars
    • Jimmy Bennett
    • James Spader
    • Kat Dennings
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 47User reviews
    • 98Critic reviews
    • 53Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 1 nomination

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    Shorts: Then You Better Not Lose
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    Shorts: I Warned You To Stay Away
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    Photos78

    Jon Cryer, Leslie Mann, and Kat Dennings in Shorts (2009)
    Jimmy Bennett in Shorts (2009)
    Trevor Gagnon and Jimmy Bennett in Shorts (2009)
    Trevor Gagnon, Leo Howard, and Rebel Rodriguez in Shorts (2009)
    William H. Macy, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon, Jimmy Bennett, and Jake Short in Shorts (2009)
    Jimmy Bennett in Shorts (2009)
    Jolie Vanier in Shorts (2009)
    James Spader in Shorts (2009)
    Jimmy Bennett in Shorts (2009)
    Robert Rodriguez, Racer Rodriguez, Rocket Rodriguez, and Rebel Rodriguez in Shorts (2009)
    Jon Cryer and Leslie Mann in Shorts (2009)
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    Jimmy Bennett
    Jimmy Bennett
    • Toe Thompson
    James Spader
    James Spader
    • Mr. Black
    Kat Dennings
    Kat Dennings
    • Stacey Thompson
    Jake Short
    Jake Short
    • Nose Noseworthy
    Trevor Gagnon
    Trevor Gagnon
    • Loogie
    Devon Gearhart
    Devon Gearhart
    • Cole Black
    Jolie Vanier
    Jolie Vanier
    • Helvetica Black
    Rebel Rodriguez
    Rebel Rodriguez
    • Lug
    Leo Howard
    Leo Howard
    • Laser
    Leslie Mann
    Leslie Mann
    • Mom Thompson
    Jon Cryer
    Jon Cryer
    • Dad Thompson
    William H. Macy
    William H. Macy
    • Dr. Noseworthy
    Angela Lanza
    Angela Lanza
    • Teacher
    Alejandro Rose-Garcia
    Alejandro Rose-Garcia
    • John…
    Cambell Westmoreland
    • Blinker #1
    Zoe Webb
    • Blinker #2
    Chris Orf
    Chris Orf
    • Goofy Host
    Tina Rodriguez
    • Female Employee
    • Director
      • Robert Rodriguez
    • Writers
      • Robert Rodriguez
      • Álvaro Rodríguez(additional story concepts)
      • Víctor Ugalde
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The blinkers blink when the aliens go across the school floor.
    • Goofs
      Blinker #1 blinks (at around 31 mins) while opening a cellophane bag over his cereal bowl. Blinker #2 blinks (at around 22 mins) in the background during the classroom scene where the aliens are circling the bottoms of the students' desks while the teacher is conducting an experiment with catalysts.
    • Quotes

      Helvetica Black: Shall we do this?

      Toe Thompson: I just realized something. I know why you have them beat up on me everyday.

      Helvetica Black: 'Cause I hate you?

      Toe Thompson: Because you love me. That's right isn't it? We're both outsiders, We're both ignored, we both have railroad tracks for braces. we're lonely and boring and always getting in trouble because we have nothing else better to do.So, you're head-over-heels in love with me and that makes you furious! Am I right?

      Helvetica Black: How about... NO!

    • Crazy credits
      When the closing credits reach the song section, Jimmy Bennett states he wrote the song 'Summer Never Ends' thereby his wish came true
    • Connections
      Referenced in The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien: James Spader/Jack McBrayer/Mat Kearney (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Spy Ballet
      Written by Robert Rodriguez

      Courtesy of MRX Music Corp. (ASCAP)

    User reviews47

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    Featured review
    6/10
    A family film with good imagination
    OK, so I do not like movies like this. But I have to say that this movie was kinda fun, and it had an original plot that is something that kids really want to see. Good clean comedy comes out of this movie every once and a while. A good laugh can be expected from this film. I gotta say that the creator had a really good imagination when making this movie, he really knows what kids would really wish for. The kids acting was fair. On the other hand the adults become a little stupid. The special effects looked a little cheap. And sometimes the imaginative stuff goes a little to far. But I only recommend it for kids 9 and younger. They are sure to enjoy this film and have a thrill. But teens and adults may find this movie to be not so good, because since its meant to be only for kids, people over the age of 13 might find this movie to be way too childish. But it is somewhat fun. This is an ordinary family/kids movie which is slightly a little good as any other.
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    10
    • bearfaceproductions
    • Aug 16, 2009

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 21, 2009 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Chile
      • Peru
      • France
    • Official sites
      • Warner Bros.
      • Warner Bros. (Germany)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Shorts: The Adventures of the Wishing Rock
    • Filming locations
      • Texas School for the Deaf, 1102 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78704, USA
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Imagenation Abu Dhabi FZ
      • Media Rights Capital (MRC)
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $40,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,919,166
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $6,410,339
      • Aug 23, 2009
    • Gross worldwide
      • $28,972,508
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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