Shortbus(2006)
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Shortbus Synopsis
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
Shortbus (2006) is a romance, drama and comedy film directed by John Cameron Mitchell, released on October 4, 2006 with a runtime of 1h 41m. It stars Sook-Yin Lee, Paul Dawson, PJ DeBoy and Lindsay Beamish. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 603 ratings.
- Director:
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Writers:
- John Cameron Mitchell
- Producers:
- John Cameron Mitchell, Howard Gertler, Tim Perell
- Cinematographer:
- Frankie DeMarco
- Composer:
- Ira Kaplan
- Production:
- Fortissimo Films, Q Television, Process Productions
- Budget:
- $2,000,000
- Revenue:
- $5,557,564
- Status:
- Released
Shortbus (2006) Trailer
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Shortbus Videos & Clips
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Shortbus Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sook-Yin Lee
as Sofia
Paul Dawson
as James
PJ DeBoy
as Jamie
Lindsay Beamish
as Severin
Jay Brannan
as Ceth
Raphael Barker
as Rob
Adam Hardman
as Jesse
Peter Stickles
as Caleb
- Alan Mandell
Alan Mandell
as Tobias, the Mayor
Stephen Kent Jusick
as Creamy
David Pittu
as Jacuzzi Hunter
- Jeff Whitty
Jeff Whitty
as Jacuzzi Hunted
Key crew
Directed by John Cameron Mitchell, written by John Cameron Mitchell, produced by John Cameron Mitchell, Howard Gertler and Tim Perell.
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Shortbus Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 603 ratings.
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Shortbus – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shortbus online?
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Shortbus (2006) is available to stream on Philo, Night Flight Plus and OVID, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Shortbus?
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The main cast of Shortbus (2006) includes Sook-Yin Lee, Paul Dawson, PJ DeBoy, Lindsay Beamish and Jay Brannan. The film was directed by John Cameron Mitchell. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shortbus released?
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Shortbus was released on October 4, 2006 and runs for 1h 41m.
Is Shortbus worth watching?
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Shortbus (2006) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 603 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shortbus?
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Yes. The official Shortbus trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.