Shortbus
Seen it?2006 | 101 min | Romance, Comedy, Drama
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With a lukewarm 6.3 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved Manhattan or Carnal Knowledge, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
68% on Rotten Tomatoes, 64 on Metacritic
- AudiencesBelow par
6.3 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$6 million worldwide on a $2 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 182K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by John Cameron Mitchell
- Sook-Yin LeeSofia
- Paul DawsonJames
- PJ DeBoyJamie
- Lindsay BeamishSeverin
- Jay BrannanCeth
- Raphael BarkerRob
- Adam HardmanJesse
- Peter SticklesCaleb
- Alan MandellTobias, the Mayor
- Stephen Kent JusickCreamy