Short Term 12 (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2013, Short Term 12 is a drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, running about 96 minutes. “Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson as Grace Howard, John Gallagher Jr. as Mason, Kaitlyn Dever as Jayden Cole and Rami Malek as Nate, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Short Term 12 has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $1.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo and YouTube TV and 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 Short Term 12 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Term 12 tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Term 12 (2013)?
- In US, Short Term 12 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Philo, and 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 Short Term 12 worth watching?
- Short Term 12 holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Short Term 12?
- Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek and LaKeith Stanfield.
- When was Short Term 12 released?
- Short Term 12 was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.