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Short Term 12 (2013)

Movie ★ 7.7 96 min

Drama

Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, helps at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.

Destin Daniel Cretton Writer Destin Daniel Cretton Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 23, 2013
Runtime
96 min
Rating
R
Budget
$1.0M
Box office
$1.6M
IMDb
tt2370248
Language
Studio
Traction Media,

Themes

Cast

Brie Larson Brie Larson Grace Howard John Gallagher Jr. John Gallagher Jr. Mason Kaitlyn Dever Kaitlyn Dever Jayden Cole Rami Malek Rami Malek Nate LaKeith Stanfield LaKeith Stanfield Marcus Kevin Hernandez Kevin Hernandez Luis Melora Walters Melora Walters Dr. Hendler Stephanie Beatriz Stephanie Beatriz Jessica Lydia Du Veaux Lydia Du Veaux Kendra Alex Calloway Sammy Frantz Turner Frantz Turner Jack Diana Maria Riva Diana Maria Riva Nurse Beth Harold Cannon Mason's Dad Silvia Curiel Silvia Curiel Mason's Mom Bran'dee Allen Shawnta Danny Roper David Elyssa Gutierrez Anna Garryson Zamora Thom

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Frequently asked questions

What is Short Term 12 about?
Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, helps at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.
Who directed Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
Who stars in Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek.
When was Short Term 12 released?
Short Term 12 is a 2013 drama film.
Where can I watch Short Term 12?
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