Short Term 12
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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Streaming now in the United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Cineverse, and Kanopy.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand.
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Frequently asked questions about Short Term 12
Where can I watch Short Term 12 in the United States?
Short Term 12 is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Cineverse, and Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Spectrum On Demand. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is Short Term 12 on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes. Short Term 12 is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Philo, Fandor, Cineverse, and Kanopy.
Can I watch Short Term 12 for free?
Short Term 12 streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Hoopla, Fawesome, and The Roku Channel. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 scores 7.7 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 stars Brie Larson, John Gallagher Jr., Kaitlyn Dever, Rami Malek, and LaKeith Stanfield. Destin Daniel Cretton is the director.
How long is Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 runs 1h 36m (96 minutes).
When did Short Term 12 come out?
Short Term 12 was released on August 23, 2013.
Which studio made Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 was produced by Traction Media and Animal Kingdom in the United States.
What was the budget for Short Term 12?
Short Term 12 was made on a budget of $1,000,000.
How much did Short Term 12 make at the box office?
Short Term 12 grossed $1,645,164 worldwide, against a budget of $1,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.