Short Cuts (1993): cast, story & where to watch
1993 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1993, Short Cuts is a comedy and drama film directed by Robert Altman, running about 187 minutes. “Short Cuts raises the roof on America.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.
Who’s in it. Short Cuts stars Andie MacDowell as Ann Finnigan, Tim Robbins as Gene Shepard, Jack Lemmon as Paul Finnigan and Julianne Moore as Marian Wyman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Short Cuts has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $6.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Short Cuts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Short Cuts tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Short Cuts (1993)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Short Cuts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Short Cuts worth watching?
- Short Cuts holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Short Cuts?
- Short Cuts stars Andie MacDowell, Tim Robbins, Jack Lemmon, Julianne Moore and Anne Archer.
- When was Short Cuts released?
- Short Cuts was released in 1993, with a runtime of about 187 minutes.