Short Term 12
A compassionate supervisor at a group home for troubled teens must confront her own painful past when a new resident forces her to question everything, putting both their futures at risk.
“Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.”
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.
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A crew of 68+ credited
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Nat SandersShot by Brett PawlakScored by Joel P WestDesigned by Rachel Myers
Box Office
2013 · Box office
⚖️ Fell short of break-even — grossed 1.6× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$1.6M
Opening week (7-day): $76K
Peak 4 theaters
Also known as
- Short Term 12 - Stille Heldende
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Cast & Crew
68 unique people credited
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Supporting cast
45Diana Maria Riva
as Nurse Beth
Harold Cannon
as Mason's Dad
Silvia Curiel
as Mason's Mom
Bran Dee Allen
as Shawnta
Danny Roper
as David
Elyssa Gutierrez
as Anna
Garryson Zamora
as Thom
Michael Marto
as Connor
Patricia Barrett
as Tracy
Tanya Marie A Bitanga
as Nikki
Zoe Wilkens
as Spring
Angel Amaral
as Trevor
Arnold Barrera
as Mariachi Band Member, Trumpet
Joseph Bruley
as Mariachi Band Member, Guitar
Fred Herrera
as Mariachi Band Member, Guitarron
Shika Moran
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Nikki Chapman
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Fay Delacruz
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Cameron Gore
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Anthony Puentes
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Veronica Puentes
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Laura Macias
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Ana Shiravi
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Mohammad Shiravi
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Edward Goldstein
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Etta Goldstein
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Brett Goldstein
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Alexandra Estrada
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Michelle Nordahl
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Jared Callahan
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Joel P West
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Jessica Nordahl
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Andrea Macias
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Kaily Mccoy
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Thaddeus Mcrae
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Kenny Laubbacher
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Pamela Luna
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Valentina I Valentini
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Brad Kester
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
James Abraham
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Angelina Assereto
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Merrily Cretton
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Spring Cretton
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Patrick James
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
Christopher Jun
as Guest at Mason's Parents' Party
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