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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.
Instead of leaning into melodrama, this quiet character study finds its heartbeat in the messy, unpolished moments shared between staff and residents. It trades cinematic grandiosity for a profound, intimate look at how shared trauma can foster unexpected healing.
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Destin Daniel Cretton
Cast
Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez, Melora Walters, Stephanie Beatriz, Lydia Du Veaux, Alex Calloway
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Short Term 12
You can watch Short Term 12 (2013) for free on Hoopla, rent on Apple TV+, or buy on Apple TV+.
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Director
Destin Daniel Cretton
Cast
Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, LaKeith Stanfield, Kevin Hernandez, Melora Walters, Stephanie Beatriz, Lydia Du Veaux, Alex Calloway
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