Shorts(2009)
NOT SO TALL tales from the director of Spy Kids.
Shorts Synopsis
A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black Falls when jealous kids and scheming adults alike set out to get their hands on it.
Shorts (2009) is a family, fantasy, comedy, adventure and science fiction film directed by Robert Rodriguez, released on August 21, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 29m. It stars Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, Kat Dennings and Trevor Gagnon. Viewers rate it 5.9 out of 10 across 336 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Rodriguez
- Writers:
- Robert Rodriguez, Álvaro Rodríguez
- Producers:
- Elizabeth Avellan, Robert Rodriguez
- Cinematographer:
- Robert Rodriguez
- Composer:
- Carl Thiel
- Production:
- Troublemaker Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MRC
- Budget:
- $40,000,000
- Revenue:
- $29,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Shorts (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Shorts before you stream it.
Shorts Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Shorts.
Official Trailer 2
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Official Trailer 1
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Shorts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jimmy Bennett
as Toby Thompson
Jake Short
as Nose Noseworthy
Kat Dennings
as Stacy Thompson
Trevor Gagnon
as Loogie Short
Devon Gearhart
as Cole Black
Jolie Vanier
as Helvetica Black
Rebel Rodriguez
as Lug Short
Leo Howard
as Laser Short
Leslie Mann
as Mom Thompson
Jon Cryer
as Dad Thompson
William H. Macy
as Dr. Noseworthy
James Spader
as Carbon Black
Key crew
Directed by Robert Rodriguez, written by Robert Rodriguez and Álvaro Rodríguez, produced by Elizabeth Avellan and Robert Rodriguez.
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Shorts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.9/10 from 336 ratings.
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Shorts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shorts online?
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Shorts (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Shorts?
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The main cast of Shorts (2009) includes Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon and Devon Gearhart. The film was directed by Robert Rodriguez. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Shorts released?
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Shorts was released on August 21, 2009 and runs for 1h 29m.
Is Shorts worth watching?
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Shorts (2009) holds an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 336 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family, fantasy and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Shorts?
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Yes. The official Shorts trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.