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Short Term 12

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

7.8

1h 36m

2013

“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.

Director

Destin Daniel Cretton

Trailer

Drama

child abuseparent child relationshipsuicide attemptsocial workerpregnancyparoleincestfoster childtroubled teenfoster caregroup homecare home

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Cast & Crew

Brie Larson

Brie Larson

as Grace Howard

John Gallagher Jr.

John Gallagher Jr.

as Mason

Kaitlyn Dever

Kaitlyn Dever

as Jayden Cole

Rami Malek

Rami Malek

as Nate

LaKeith Stanfield

LaKeith Stanfield

as Marcus

Kevin Hernandez

Kevin Hernandez

as Luis

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

as Dr. Hendler

Stephanie Beatriz

Stephanie Beatriz

as Jessica

Lydia Du Veaux

Lydia Du Veaux

as Kendra

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