“Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.”
Short Term 12
7.8
1,417 votes·2013
·1h 36m
·MovieDrama
Overview
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.
Commercial Verdict
Average
Revenue vs Budget1.6x
0x1x2x3x4x5x
Modest returns after marketing costs
Keywords
child abuseparent child relationshipsuicide attemptsocial workerpregnancyparoleincestfoster childtroubled teenfoster caregroup homecare home
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
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