Shorts (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, Shorts is a comedy, fantasy and family film directed by Robert Rodriguez, running about 89 minutes. “Not So TALL Tales From The Director Of 'Spy Kids'” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Shorts stars Jimmy Bennett as Toby Thompson, Jake Short as Nose Noseworthy, Kat Dennings as Stacy Thompson and Trevor Gagnon as Loogie Short, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Shorts has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $29M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shorts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shorts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shorts (2009)?
- In US, Shorts is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shorts worth watching?
- Shorts holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shorts?
- Shorts stars Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon and Devon Gearhart.
- When was Shorts released?
- Shorts was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.