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Short Term 12

Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.

2013 · R · 1h 36m

Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

7.7

TMDB audience score
1,474 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

Where to watch

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Subscription

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Free

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  • Hoopla
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Free with ads

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  • Fandango at Home Free
  • Pluto TV
  • Plex
  • Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
  • Cineverse
  • Tubi TV
  • Amazon MX Player

Rent

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube
  • Fandango At Home
  • Spectrum On Demand

Buy

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  • Fandango At Home

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Cast

  • Brie Larson
    Grace Howard

  • John Gallagher Jr.
    Mason

  • Kaitlyn Dever
    Jayden Cole

  • Rami Malek
    Nate

  • LaKeith Stanfield
    Marcus

  • Kevin Hernandez
    Luis

  • Melora Walters
    Dr. Hendler

  • Stephanie Beatriz
    Jessica

  • Lydia Du Veaux
    Kendra

  • Alex Calloway
    Sammy

  • Frantz Turner
    Jack

  • Diana Maria Riva
    Nurse Beth

  • Harold Cannon
    Mason's Dad

  • Silvia Curiel
    Mason's Mom

  • Bran'dee Allen
    Shawnta

  • Danny Roper
    David

  • Elyssa Gutierrez
    Anna

  • Garryson Zamora
    Thom