Short Term 12(2013)
Support them. Take care of them. But don't become their friend.
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.
Movie: Short Term 12
Top 10 Billed Cast
Grace Howard
Mason
Jayden Cole
Nate
Marcus
Luis
Dr. Hendler
Jessica
Kendra
Video Trailer Short Term 12
Video: Official International Trailer
Official International Trailer
Official Trailer
Academy Conversations: Short Term 12
Brie Larson and Destin Cretton on Short Term 12
Mark Kermode reviews Short Term 12
Q&A: Short Term 12
Rap Teaser
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Grace Confronts Jack
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Mason Drawing
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Mason's Anniversary Speech
All 12 videos
Official International Trailer - Trailer
Official Trailer - Trailer
Academy Conversations: Short Term 12 - Featurette
Brie Larson and Destin Cretton on Short Term 12 - Featurette
Mark Kermode reviews Short Term 12 - Featurette
Q&A: Short Term 12 - Featurette
Rap Teaser - Teaser
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Grace Confronts Jack - Clip
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Mason Drawing - Clip
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: Mason's Anniversary Speech - Clip
Short Term 12 Exclusive Clip: WhiffleBall - Clip
The Short Term 12 Project Intro - Featurette
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