Short Term 12 (2008): Cast & Plot
Short Term 12 is a 2008 short drama directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, starring Brad William Henke as Denim, Tania Verafield and Phoenix Henke. It runs 22 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 22 min
- Director
- Destin Daniel Cretton
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Traction Media
- 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.
In a group home for troubled teens, head counselor Denim works with counselor Natalia. Over one day they handle a fighting boy with a week left before his 18th birthday, a birthday girl, and other residents. Denim soothes a youth with music, mentors a new staff member, smokes a marijuana cigarette on break, and ends the shift talking with Natalia.
Short Term 12 Themes & Keywords
· 30 tags- ukulelist
- birthday
- counselor
- fight
- adolescent
- group home
- mattress
- vacuum cleaner
- janitor
- juvenile welfare
- juvenile detention
- father son relationship
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- boyfriend girlfriend relationship
- hidden item
- contraband
- drug use
- illegal drug
- smoking
- ukulele
- f word
- cupcake
- kicked in the stomach
- softball game
- softball
- new employee
- pregnancy
- rapper
- juvenile delinquent
- foster care
- foster home
Short Term 12 Cast & Characters
Brad William Henke leads the cast as Denim, with Tania Verafield as Natalia and Phoenix Henke as Jayden. Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton; 22 actors are credited in all.
- Director Destin Daniel Cretton
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Brad William Henke as Denim - Tania Verafield as Natalia
- Phoenix Henke as Jayden
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Lakeith Stanfield as Mark
Also Starring in Short Term 12
· 18 more- Adam Shapiro Scott
- Christopher James Marlon Delaware
- Katelin Chesna Chelsea
- Jared Callahan Melvis
- James J Hansen Sammy
- Andy Bonilla Luis
- Whitney Ball Merrily
- Alexis Faust Rachel
- Joy Cretton Sugiyo
- Ryan Fernandez Momo
- Christian Gutierrez Brook
- Maggie Jacobs Julie
- Macy Jacob Talula
- Rebekah Macias Madesol
- Hector Meza Thomas
- Kevin Moon Vance
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- Brea Renee Spring
- Summer Stephana Tanesha
More from Destin Daniel Cretton
More films directed by Destin Daniel Cretton, best-rated first: Spider-Man: Brand New Day, Drakmar: A Vassal’s Journey and Bartholomew’s Song.
Short Term 12 Plot Summary
What happens in Short Term 12 from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Grace Howard is a young supervisor working at Short Term 12, a foster home dedicated to caring for troubled teenagers. Her life at work is intertwined with her personal life, as she lives with her long-term boyfriend and coworker, Mason, but she often struggles to express her deepest emotions and thoughts to him. Despite their close relationship, Grace finds it challenging to open up and share her feelings, which adds a layer of complexity to their bond.
Full summary
The whole story of Short Term 12, scene by scene
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Short Term 12 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Short Term 12, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 runs 22 minutes.
When was Short Term 12 released?
Short Term 12 was released on September 23, 2008.
Who directed Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.
More films by Destin Daniel Cretton Who is in the cast of Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 stars Brad William Henke as Denim, Tania Verafield as Natalia and Phoenix Henke as Jayden, among 22 credited actors.
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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