Short Term 12

2013, Drama, 1h 36m

174 Reviews 10,000+ Ratings

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Short Term 12 is an emphatic, revealing drama that pulls audiences into the perspective of neglected youths. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

A supervisor (Brie Larson) at a group home for at-risk teens connects with a new resident (Kaitlyn Dever) while facing a personal crisis of her own.

Cast & Crew

Brie Larson
Grace
John Gallagher Jr.
Mason
Kaitlyn Dever
Jayden
Stephanie Beatriz
Jessica
Rami Malek
Nate
Alex Calloway
Sammy
Kevin Balmore
Luis
LaKeith Stanfield
Marcus
Frantz Turner
Jack
Destin Daniel Cretton
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Screenwriter
Asher Goldstein
Producer
Maren Olson
Producer
Joshua Astrachan
Producer
Ron Najor
Producer
Frederick W. Green
Executive Producer
Douglas Stone
Executive Producer
David Kaplan
Executive Producer
Brett Pawlak
Cinematographer
Rachel Myers
Production Design
Joel P. West
Original Music
Nat Sanders
Film Editing
Mirren Gordon-Crozier
Costume Design
Joy Cretton
Costume Design
Rich Delia
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Critic Reviews for Short Term 12

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Audience Reviews for Short Term 12

  • Jan 21, 2019
    Short Term 12 takes you on quite a ride from beginning to end, you really feel for and get to know the characters. The way it is shot makes you feel like you are there, great cinematography. I would watch this film again, it has a timeless essence that most people can relate to.
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  • May 17, 2016
    I fall in love with Brie Larson any time I watch her in a movie. This was wonderfully directed and great look into the lives of children in foster car as well as those who work in foster care
    Kameron W Super Reviewer
  • Apr 03, 2016
    Wonderfully acted by Brie Larson and exceeedingly emotive. You cannot help but care about the troubled teens and their outcome here. This film shows that no matter how it looks on the outside, we are all damaged in some way by our experiences, but, more importantly, it shows that there are people out there who still care.
    Ian W Super Reviewer
  • Sep 21, 2015
    Heart wrenching, intimate and breathtaking, Short Term 12 is a beautifully charming and sweet film, with a lovely performance from Brie Larson. Rating: 90
    Bradley J Super Reviewer
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