Shortbus (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2006, Shortbus is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by John Cameron Mitchell, running about 101 minutes. “Open Your Mind. And Everything Else.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A group of New Yorkers caught up in their romantic/sexual milieu converge at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality, and loosely inspired by various underground NYC gatherings that took place in the early 2000s. Here, gay couple Jamie (PJ DeBoy) and James (Paul Dawson) meet Ceth (Jay Brannan), a young ex-model and aspiring singer.
Who’s in it. Shortbus stars Paul Dawson as James, Lindsay Beamish as Severin, Adam Hardman as Jesse and Sook-Yin Lee as Sofia, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Shortbus has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $5.2M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV, Night Flight Plus and OVID and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shortbus page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shortbus tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shortbus (2006)?
- In US, Shortbus is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shortbus worth watching?
- Shortbus holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shortbus?
- Shortbus stars Paul Dawson, Lindsay Beamish, Adam Hardman, Sook-Yin Lee and Raphael Barker.
- When was Shortbus released?
- Shortbus was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 101 minutes.