Shorts
“NOT SO TALL tales from the director of Spy Kids.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official Trailer 2Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-06-16
Top Cast
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Jimmy Bennett
Toby Thompson
Jake Short
Nose Noseworthy
Kat Dennings
Stacy Thompson
Trevor Gagnon
Loogie Short
Devon Gearhart
Cole Black
Jolie Vanier
Helvetica Black
Rebel Rodriguez
Lug Short
Leo Howard
Laser Short
Leslie Mann
Mom Thompson
Jon Cryer
Dad Thompson
William H. Macy
Dr. Noseworthy
James Spader
Carbon Black
Angela Lanza
Teacher
Alejandro Rose-Garcia
John / Boyfriend
Cambell Westmoreland
Blinker #1
Zoe Webb
Blinker #2
Chris Orf
Goofy Host
Racer Rodriguez
Bully #1
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 21, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$40M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$29M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.72x
-$11M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Screenplay & Story
- Álvaro Rodríguez, Robert Rodriguez
- Original Score
- Robert Rodriguez, Carl Thiel, George Oldziey
- Original Title
- Shorts
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Budget
- $40M
- Worldwide Gross
- $29M
- Production Studios
- Troublemaker Studios, Image Nation Studios, MRC
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Rodriguez
Álvaro Rodríguez, Robert Rodriguez
Robert Rodriguez, Carl Thiel, George Oldziey
Robert Rodriguez
Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez
Mohamed Khalaf Al-Mazrouei, Elizabeth Avellan, Ed Borgerding, Dan Lin, Hunt Lowry
Department Leadership Roster
Álvaro Rodríguez
Writer
Ethan Maniquis
Editor
Robert Rodriguez
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Writer
Robert Rodriguez
Editor
Elizabeth Avellan
Producer
Robert Rodriguez
Producer
Steve Joyner
Production Design
Nina Proctor
Costume Design
Robert Rodriguez
Director of Photography
Robert Rodriguez
Original Music Composer
Carl Thiel
Original Music Composer
George Oldziey
Original Music Composer
Steve M. Davison
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Shorts
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Shorts about?
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.
Who directed Shorts?
Shorts was directed by Robert Rodriguez.
Who stars in Shorts?
The principal cast of Shorts includes Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon, Devon Gearhart.
When was Shorts released and how long is it?
Shorts was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What was the box office and production budget of Shorts?
Shorts had a reported production budget of $40M and grossed $29M at the worldwide box office (0.72 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Shorts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shorts was composed by Robert Rodriguez, Carl Thiel, George Oldziey.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Shorts?
Shorts holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).