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Short Term 12

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2013 | 96 min | Drama

Friday Night Flick

Why it’s a Friday Night Flick

Critics loved it (98% on Rotten Tomatoes), audiences rate it highly (7.7 out of 10) and it drew serious awards attention. Make plans for this one.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Thoughtful and character-driven.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 36 min.
What might put you off
Rated R: meant for adults.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    98% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesStrong

    7.7 out of 10

  • AwardsStrong

    Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Editing. Also nominated for 1 Critics' Choice Award and 2 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 21 other awards.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $2 million worldwide on a $1 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactSolid

    About 146K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

  • Brie LarsonGrace Howard
  • John Gallagher Jr.Mason
  • Kaitlyn DeverJayden Cole
  • Rami MalekNate
  • LaKeith StanfieldMarcus
  • Kevin HernandezLuis
  • Melora WaltersDr. Hendler
  • Stephanie BeatrizJessica
  • Lydia Du VeauxKendra
  • Alex CallowaySammy