Short Term 12 (2013)

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

Short Term 12 (2013) poster

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.

Director: Destin Daniel Cretton
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Joel P. West
Cinematography: Brett Pawlak
Editing: Nat Sanders
Production: Traction Media, Animal Kingdom
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en

Themes

Suicidal Thoughts and Despair

Keywords

child abuse, parent child relationship, suicide attempt, social worker, pregnancy, parole, incest, foster child, troubled teen, foster care, group home, care home, based on short film

Trailer

Short Term 12 Trailer

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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, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez.
How long is Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
What genre is Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 had a budget of $1M.
How much did Short Term 12 gross?
Short Term 12 grossed $2M worldwide.
Where was Short Term 12 produced?
Short Term 12 was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Short Term 12?
The themes of Short Term 12 include: Suicidal Thoughts and Despair.