Short Term 12
“Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.”
Synopsis
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.
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Official International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-08-27
Top Cast
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Brie Larson
Grace Howard
John Gallagher Jr.
Mason
Kaitlyn Dever
Jayden Cole
Rami Malek
Nate
LaKeith Stanfield
Marcus
Kevin Hernandez
Luis
Melora Walters
Dr. Hendler
Stephanie Beatriz
Jessica
Lydia Du Veaux
Kendra
Alex Calloway
Sammy
Frantz Turner
Jack
Diana Maria Riva
Nurse Beth
Harold Cannon
Mason's Dad
Silvia Curiel
Mason's Mom
Bran'dee Allen
Shawnta
Danny Roper
David
Elyssa Gutierrez
Anna
Garryson Zamora
Thom
Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 23, 2013
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 26, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
1.65x
+$645K net gain
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Destin Daniel Cretton
- Screenplay & Story
- Destin Daniel Cretton
- Original Score
- Joel P. West
- Original Title
- Short Term 12
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.6M
- Production Studios
- Traction Media, Animal Kingdom
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Destin Daniel Cretton
Destin Daniel Cretton
Joel P. West
Brett Pawlak
Nat Sanders
Joshua Astrachan, Asher Goldstein, Ron Najor, Maren Olson, Frederick W. Green
Department Leadership Roster
Destin Daniel Cretton
Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Writer
Brett Pawlak
Director of Photography
Nat Sanders
Editor
Rachel Myers
Production Design
Joy Cretton
Costume Design
Mirren Gordon-Crozier
Costume Design
Joshua Astrachan
Producer
Asher Goldstein
Producer
Ron Najor
Producer
Maren Olson
Producer
Joel P. West
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Short Term 12
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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?
The principal cast of Short Term 12 includes Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield.
When was Short Term 12 released and how long is it?
Short Term 12 was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 had a reported production budget of $1M and grossed $1.6M at the worldwide box office (1.65 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).
Who composed the musical score for Short Term 12?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Short Term 12 was composed by Joel P. West.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).