Short Term 12

2013 · 96 min · EN · R · 7.8 (1,415 votes)

Dir. Destin Daniel Cretton · Starring Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez · Music Joel P. West

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

Drama

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.

VIBE

This film feels deeply human and emotionally resonant, offering a raw yet hopeful glimpse into lives touched by trauma. It's a poignant, character-driven journey that balances the weight of past wounds with the quiet strength of connection and the slow, steady process of healing. Expect to feel profoundly moved.

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