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Short Term 12

  • 2013
  • R
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
94K
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John Gallagher Jr., Brie Larson, Rami Malek, and Alex Calloway in Short Term 12 (2013)
Short Term 12 is told through the eyes of Grace, a twenty-something supervisor at a facility for at-risk teenagers. Passionate and tough, Grace is a formidable caretaker of the kids in her charge – and in love with her long-term boyfriend and co-worker, Mason. But Grace’s own difficult past – and the surprising future that suddenly presents itself – throw her into unforeseen confusion, made all the sharper with the arrival of a new intake at the facility: a gifted but troubled teenage girl with whom Grace has a charged connection.
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A 20-something supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility navigates the troubled waters of that world alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.A 20-something supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility navigates the troubled waters of that world alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.A 20-something supervising staff member of a residential treatment facility navigates the troubled waters of that world alongside her co-worker and longtime boyfriend.

  • Director
    • Destin Daniel Cretton
  • Writer
    • Destin Daniel Cretton
  • Stars
    • Brie Larson
    • Frantz Turner
    • John Gallagher Jr.
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    94K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,016
    176
    • Director
      • Destin Daniel Cretton
    • Writer
      • Destin Daniel Cretton
    • Stars
      • Brie Larson
      • Frantz Turner
      • John Gallagher Jr.
    • 194User reviews
    • 270Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 37 wins & 72 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:32
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    'Shang-Chi' Director Destin Daniel Cretton Answers Our Burning Questions
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    'Shang-Chi' Director Destin Daniel Cretton Answers Our Burning Questions
    'Shang-Chi' Director Destin Daniel Cretton Answers Our Burning Questions
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    'Shang-Chi' Director Destin Daniel Cretton Answers Our Burning Questions
    'Sorry to Bother You' Star and Director on the Awkwardness of Sex Scenes
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    'Sorry to Bother You' Star and Director on the Awkwardness of Sex Scenes

    Photos95

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    Brie Larson
    Brie Larson
    • Grace
    Frantz Turner
    Frantz Turner
    • Jack
    John Gallagher Jr.
    John Gallagher Jr.
    • Mason
    Kaitlyn Dever
    Kaitlyn Dever
    • Jayden
    Stephanie Beatriz
    Stephanie Beatriz
    • Jessica
    Rami Malek
    Rami Malek
    • Nate
    Alex Calloway
    Alex Calloway
    • Sammy
    Kevin Balmore
    Kevin Balmore
    • Luis
    • (as Kevin Hernandez)
    Lydia Du Veaux
    • Kendra
    LaKeith Stanfield
    LaKeith Stanfield
    • Marcus
    • (as Keith Stanfield)
    Diana Maria Riva
    Diana Maria Riva
    • Nurse Beth
    Harold Cannon
    Harold Cannon
    • Mason's Dad
    • (as Harold Cannon-Lopez)
    Silvia Curiel
    Silvia Curiel
    • Mason's Mom
    Melora Walters
    Melora Walters
    • Dr. Hendler
    Bran'dee Allen
    • Shawnta
    Danny Roper
    • David
    Elyssa Gutierrez
    • Anna
    Garryson Zamora
    Garryson Zamora
    • Thom
    • Director
      • Destin Daniel Cretton
    • Writer
      • Destin Daniel Cretton
    • All cast & crew
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    • Trivia
      While most of the children were cast through open casting calls, LaKeith Stanfield was the only actor to return from the original short film Short Term 12 (2008). Director Destin Daniel Cretton had to struggle to reach him during the casting as he had quit acting and did not have a cell phone.
    • Goofs
      While Jayden is waiting for her father, she does her makeup (eyeliner around her eyes). After her father fails to come get her, she runs into her room, and after a scuffle, is pinned down by Nate, Grace and Mason. At this point, there is no makeup on or around her eyes.
    • Quotes

      Grace: I like your name, Jayden.

      Jayden: It's a boy's name.

      Grace: Really? I don't think so.

      Jayden: Will Smith did.

    • Alternate versions
      The film has about 20 minutes of deleted footage containing alternate takes of several scenes and/or exposition and backgrounds. These scenes were cut out mostly to lighten the mood of the film and to pick up the pace, according to the editor. These deleted scenes can be found as Blu-ray extras.
    • Connections
      Featured in Short Term 12: Behind the Scenes (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      After Party
      Written by Keith Milgaten and LaKeith Stanfield

    User reviews194

    Featured review
    7/10

    Heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

    It is one of those films that you really feel for the characters. Its story is very engaging, heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time.

    I heard a lot about this film before. People kept saying it was one of the best films they have ever seen. While I cannot say the same, it is certainly a film I am glad to have seen now.

    Would I watch it again? Probably not, wouldn't want to stress myself that much again. Would I make my friends watch it? Yes to that.
    • jackinberlin
    • Jun 6, 2020
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2013 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Languages
      • English
      • Spanish
    • Also known as
      • Short Term Twelve
    • Filming locations
      • California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Animal Kingdom
      • Traction Media
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $400,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,013,100
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $56,206
      • Aug 25, 2013
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,645,164
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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