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Shortbus

NR20061h 41mJohn Cameron Mitchell
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 69% · Metacritic 64

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"Open your mind. And everything else."

In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.

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New York CityFree LoveSwinger ClubTranssexualitySuicide AttemptEroticismOrgasmGroup SexSex TherapyDominatrix

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Frequently asked questions

What is Shortbus (2006) about?

In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.

Who stars in Shortbus?

Shortbus stars Sook-Yin Lee (Sofia), Paul Dawson (James), PJ DeBoy (Jamie), Lindsay Beamish (Severin), Jay Brannan (Ceth). The film was directed by John Cameron Mitchell.

How long is Shortbus?

Shortbus has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2006. It is rated NR.

Is Shortbus worth watching?

Shortbus holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 69. Fans of Romance, Comedy, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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