Shortbus (2006): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Shortbus is a 2006 comedy drama directed by John Cameron Mitchell, starring Peter Stickles, Mickey Cottrell and David Pittu. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $5.6 million worldwide. Critics gave it 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- THINKFilm
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Shortbus About?
The premise of Shortbus without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In John Cameron Mitchell's Shortbus, a unique salon in New York City becomes a gathering place for unconventional individuals seeking connection in the wake of 9/11. The weekly meetings bring together a diverse group whose lives intertwine through love, sex, art, and political discussions. The film offers an open and honest look at the challenges of finding harmony between emotions, intellect, and physicality in a time of uncertainty and societal change.
Shortbus Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- unsimulated sex
- orgy
- homosexual
- gay threesome
- auto fellatio
- dominatrix
- vibrator
- sex club
- exhibitionism
- gay sex
- lesbian sex
- female masturbation
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- lesbian
- orgasm
- doggystyle sex
- finger penetration
- voyeurism
- testicles
- cumshot
- male full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- sperm
- lgbt
- female full frontal nudity
- male nudity
- male pubic hair
- rimming
- unsimulated cunilingus
- female pubic hair
- depression
- brooklyn new york city
- acrobatic sex
- zoloft
- video camera
- spin the bottle
- sensory deprivation
- rescue from drowning
- marriage counseling
- infidelity
- cardiopulmonary resuscitation
- attempted suicide
- albino
- sadomasochism
- loneliness
- lifeguard
- hustler
- couples therapy
- fake orgasm
- transvestite
- male prostitute
Shortbus Cast
Peter Stickles leads the cast, with Mickey Cottrell and David Pittu. Directed by John Cameron Mitchell; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director John Cameron Mitchell
Also Starring in Shortbus
· 6 moreShortbus Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Shortbus 64 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.4/10.
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IMDb 6.4 /10
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Metacritic 64 Metascore
User score 6.1
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TMDB 63% User score
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Shortbus Plot Summary
What happens in Shortbus from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In New York City, we follow the journey of Sofia Lin, a couples counselor and sex therapist, who finds herself married to Rob, a charming yet somewhat aimless partner. Their lives take an intriguing turn when Sofia encounters a couple comprised of the slightly narcissistic former child star Jamie and his boyfriend, James, a former sex worker. The story unfolds as James proposes the idea of opening their relationship to new sexual experiences. During their initial consultation, an agitated Sofia unexpectedly slaps Jamie, only to later sheepishly admit her struggles with reaching orgasm.
Full summary
The whole story of Shortbus, scene by scene
Shortbus Box Office
Shortbus grossed $5.6 million worldwide. $2 million came from the US and Canada and $3.5 million (64%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$5.6M
- US & Canada
- $2M
- International
- $3.5M
Shortbus Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer Shortbus (2006) Original Trailer [FHD]
How Well Do You Know Shortbus?
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
Who does Sofia Lin primarily counsel in the movie?
Cars in Shortbus
8 cars on screen, including the 2002 Audi A4 B6 and the 1996 Chevrolet Express.
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2002 Audi A4 B6 Background role -
1996 Chevrolet Express Background role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Background role -
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme Background role
Shortbus Also Known As
16 alternative titles, including “性爱巴士” and “Shortbus - Dove tutto è permesso”.
- Also known as
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- 性爱巴士
- Shortbus - Dove tutto è permesso
- The Sex Film Project
- Tu última parada
- Шортбъс
- Клуб Shortbus
- 숏버스
- Клуб «Микроавтобус»
- 短巴士
- Клуб «Shortbus»
- שורטבאס
- ショートバス
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- Shortbus: Tu Última Parada
- Klubas „Shortbus“
- ช็อตบัส
- Salonul Autobuzul Scurt
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Movies Like Shortbus
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Short Cuts, Sex and Starfuckers.
Shortbus FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Shortbus, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Shortbus?
Shortbus runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Shortbus released?
Shortbus was released on October 4, 2006.
Who directed Shortbus?
Shortbus was directed by John Cameron Mitchell.
More films by John Cameron Mitchell Who is in the cast of Shortbus?
Shortbus stars Peter Stickles, Mickey Cottrell and David Pittu, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Shortbus make at the box office?
Shortbus grossed $5.6 million worldwide ($2 million domestic, $3.5 million international).
How is Shortbus rated?
Shortbus has 6.4/10 on IMDb, 64 on Metacritic and 63% on TMDB.
Does Shortbus have a post-credit scene?
No. Shortbus has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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