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Short Term 12

R20131h 36mDestin Daniel Cretton
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 98% · Metacritic 82
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"Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend."

Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, helps at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.

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Child AbuseParent Child RelationshipSuicide AttemptSocial WorkerPregnancyParoleIncestFoster ChildTroubled TeenFoster Care

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Frequently asked questions

What is Short Term 12 (2013) about?

Grace, a compassionate young supervisor at a foster care facility, helps at-risk teens. But when a new charge dredges up memories of her own troubled past, Grace's tough exterior begins eroding.

Who stars in Short Term 12?

Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson (Grace Howard), John Gallagher Jr. (Mason), Kaitlyn Dever (Jayden Cole), Rami Malek (Nate), LaKeith Stanfield (Marcus). The film was directed by Destin Daniel Cretton.

How long is Short Term 12?

Short Term 12 has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2013. It is rated R.

Is Short Term 12 worth watching?

Short Term 12 holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 98. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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