Shortcut (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 5.6
Released in 2020, Shortcut is a fantasy, adventure and horror film directed by Alessio Liguori, running about 80 minutes. “Not every road leads you home” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of five classmates is trapped inside their school bus after a mysterious creature invade the road. Time runs and every passing minute decreases their survival chances against the constant threats of that unknown entity.
Who’s in it. Shortcut stars Zanda Emlano as Karl, Jack Kane as Nolan, Andrei Claude as Chris and Sophie Jane Oliver as Bess, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, Shortcut has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $769.6K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads 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 Shortcut page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shortcut tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shortcut (2020)?
- In US, Shortcut is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, 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 Shortcut worth watching?
- Shortcut holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy fantasy, adventure and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shortcut?
- Shortcut stars Zanda Emlano, Jack Kane, Andrei Claude, Sophie Jane Oliver and Zak Sutcliffe.
- When was Shortcut released?
- Shortcut was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.