Short Term 12 (2008): cast, story & where to watch
2008 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2008, Short Term 12 is a drama film directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, running about 22 minutes. “A film about kids and the grown-ups who hit them.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A day at a group home for troubled adolescents. Denim is the head counselor, involved somehow with Natalia, another counselor. During the day, we watch them and other staff deal with a boy who's getting into fights though he has only a week to go before his 18th birthday, a girl whose birthday it is, a foul-mouthed lad, and others. Denim uses music to calm one youth, orients a new staff member, sneaks a marijuana cigarette during a break, and by the day's end, talks to Natalia. Do any of us have it together?
Who’s in it. Short Term 12 stars Brad William Henke as Denim, Tania Verafield as Natalia, LaKeith Stanfield as Mark and Adam Shapiro as Scott, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Short Term 12 has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. 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 (2008)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Short Term 12 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Short Term 12 worth watching?
- Short Term 12 holds an audience score of 7.1 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 Brad William Henke, Tania Verafield, LaKeith Stanfield, Adam Shapiro and Phoenix Henke.
- When was Short Term 12 released?
- Short Term 12 was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 22 minutes.