Short Term 12 (2013): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Short Term 12 is a 2013 drama directed by Destin Cretton, starring Brie Larson, Lakeith Stanfield and Stephanie Beatriz. It runs 1 hour 36 minutes and earned $1.6 million worldwide. It won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Editing at the Spirit Awards 2014. Critics gave it 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 36m (96 min)
- Director
- Destin Cretton
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Cinedigm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Short Term 12 About?
The premise of Short Term 12 without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A supervisor at a short-term care facility for at-risk teenagers confronts her own past while guiding the young people in her care. When a new arrival reveals a heartbreaking situation, the supervisor forms a surprising connection with the vulnerable newcomer. The film explores themes of trauma, empathy, and the challenges faced by adolescents struggling with difficult circumstances, highlighting the importance of human connection and understanding.
Short Term 12 Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- teenager
- self harm
- incest
- therapy
- suicide attempt
- self mutilation
- unplanned pregnancy
- strong female character
- group therapy
- reference to defecation
- reference to flatulence
- bare chested boy
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- 17 year old boy
- bathtub scene
- cupcakes
- social worker
- drawing
- based on short film
- strong female lead
- smashing a windshield with a baseball bat
- sex
- troubled teen
- taco
- bare chested male
- rap music
- overalls
- air drumming
- 2010s
- reference to abortion
- reference to abuse
- reference to an aquarium
- trespassing
- reference to child abuse
- reference to child sexual abuse
- reference to incest
- female protagonist
- ptsd post traumatic stress disorder
- teenage girl
- woman in a bathtub
- teenage girl wears pajamas
- sex with daughter
- ultrasound
- first day at work
- diarrhea
- pregnant woman
- siamese fighting fish
- super soaker
- sprayed with water
- offending someone
- woman riding a bicycle
Short Term 12 Cast
Brie Larson leads the cast, with Lakeith Stanfield and Stephanie Beatriz. Directed by Destin Cretton; 10 actors are credited in all.
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Director Destin Cretton
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Short Term 12 Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Short Term 12 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and 82 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.9/10.
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IMDb 7.9 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 98% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 92%
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Metacritic 82 Metascore
User score 8.4
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TMDB 78% User score
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Letterboxd 4.2 /5
3K ratings
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Movie Insider 3.6 /5
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Short Term 12 Plot Summary
What happens in Short Term 12 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Grace is the young supervisor at Short Term 12, a group home dedicated to assisting troubled teenagers. Her life is shared with her long-term boyfriend and colleague, Mason, but she struggles to communicate her emotions to him. The revelation of her pregnancy prompts her to book an abortion appointment; she excitedly informs the elated Mason about her condition but omits her intention of terminating it.
Full summary
The whole story of Short Term 12, scene by scene
Short Term 12 Box Office
Short Term 12 grossed $1.6 million worldwide. $1 million came from the US and Canada and $632,064 (38%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$1.6M
- US & Canada
- $1M
- International
- $632.1K
Short Term 12 Awards & Nominations
Short Term 12 won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Editing at the Spirit Awards 2014. Its biggest night was the Spirit Awards 2014, with 1 win from 3 nominations.
1 win5 nominations3 ceremonies
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Artios Awards 2015 1 nomination- Nominated Outstanding Achievement in Casting - Low Budget Feature - Drama
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Spirit Awards 2014 1 win · 3 nominations- Won Best Editing
- Nominated Best Female Lead – Brie Larson
- Nominated Best Supporting Male – Lakeith Stanfield
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Critics' Choice 2014 1 nomination- Nominated Best Actress – Brie Larson
Short Term 12 Trailers & Videos
12 videos: 2 trailers, 1 teaser, 4 clips and 5 featurettes.
- Trailer Official International Trailer
- Teaser Rap Teaser
- Clip Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Grace Confronts Jack
- Clip Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Mason Drawing
How Well Do You Know Short Term 12?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 10: not answered
What is the profession of Grace in the movie?
Cars in Short Term 12
4 cars on screen, including the 2013 Audi A4 B8 and the 1985 Chevrolet Camaro.
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1985 Chevrolet Camaro Background role -
2003 Kia Rio Background role -
2003 Toyota 4Runner Background role
Short Term 12 Also Known As
23 alternative titles, including “她和她的小鬼們” and “Short Term 12 - Stille Helden”.
- Also known as
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- 她和她的小鬼們
- Short Term 12 - Stille Helden
- Las vidas de Grace
- Temporário 12
- States of Grace
- Trai Tre 12
- Короткий срок 12
- Privremeni dom
- Internatas
- Przechowalnia numer 12
- Μικρά όμορφα πλάσματα
- Kısa Dönem 12
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- 少年收容所
- Dočasný domov
- Átmeneti állomás
- Las vidas de Grace (Short Term 12)
- בית זמני
- Кратък срок 12
- Короткий термін 12
- ショート・ターム
- 숏 텀 12, მოკლე ვადა 12
- Trại Trẻ 12
- Les vides de la Grace
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Short Term 12 FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Short Term 12, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 runs 1 hour 36 minutes (96 minutes).
When was Short Term 12 released?
Short Term 12 was released on August 23, 2013.
Who directed Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 was directed by Destin Cretton.
More films by Destin Cretton Who is in the cast of Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson, Lakeith Stanfield and Stephanie Beatriz, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Short Term 12 make at the box office?
Short Term 12 grossed $1.6 million worldwide ($1 million domestic, $632,064 international).
How is Short Term 12 rated?
Short Term 12 has 7.9/10 on IMDb, 98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic and 78% on TMDB.
What awards did Short Term 12 win?
Short Term 12 won 1 award from 5 nominations, including Best Editing at the Spirit Awards 2014.
Does Short Term 12 have a post-credit scene?
No. Short Term 12 has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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