Short Term 12

Name: Short Term 12
Genre: Drama
Released: 2013-08-23
Duration: 1 h 36 min
Cast: Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield

2013, English. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.

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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Runtime: 1h 36m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: R

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Short Term 12 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo in India.

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Released: 23 August 2013
Country: United States of America
Written by: Destin Daniel Cretton
Budget: $1M
Box office: $1.6M

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Is Short Term 12 worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.7/10 from 1,474 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Short Term 12?

Short Term 12 runs 96 minutes (1h 36m).

Does Short Term 12 have a post-credits scene?

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Short Term 12 parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

Short Term 12 is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is Short Term 12 on?

Short Term 12 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and Philo in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Short Term 12?

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Who directed Short Term 12?

Short Term 12 (2013) was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and stars Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever.

What is Short Term 12 based on?

Short Term 12 is adapted from a short film.