Short Term 12

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

7.8

2013

1h 36m

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.

Key Crew

Director

Destin Daniel Cretton

Producers

Joshua Astrachan

Asher Goldstein

Ron Najor

Writers

Destin Daniel Cretton

Cinematography

Brett Pawlak

Music

Joel P. West

Cast (56)

Brie Larson

Grace Howard

John Gallagher Jr.

Mason

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Producers

Writers

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Music

Cast (56)

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