Shortcomings (2023): cast, story & where to watch
2023 · Film
Released in 2023, Shortcomings is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Randall Park, running about 92 minutes.
What it’s about. Ben Tanaka is a movie-theater owner who is grappling with the implications of race and culture on the dating scene. Ben lives with his girlfriend, Miko Hayashi, a politically active firebrand whose enthusiasms aren’t shared by her boyfriend; his best friend, Alice Kim, is a lesbian who wants him to pretend to be her boyfriend so her conservative family won’t learn about her true sexual identity.
Who’s in it. Shortcomings stars Justin H. Min as Ben, Sherry Cola as Alice, Ally Maki as Miko Higashi and Tavi Gevinson as Autumn, among others.
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 Shortcomings page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shortcomings tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shortcomings (2023)?
- In US, Shortcomings 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.
- Who stars in Shortcomings?
- Shortcomings stars Justin H. Min, Sherry Cola, Ally Maki, Tavi Gevinson and Debby Ryan.
- When was Shortcomings released?
- Shortcomings was released in 2023, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.