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Short Term 12

Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.
Aug 23, 2013 · 1h 36m
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Drama

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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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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
Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$1,000,000
Revenue
$1,645,164
Production
Traction Media, Animal Kingdom
Country
US

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