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Shortbus

6.320061h 41mNRMovieRomanceDramaComedy

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.

DirectorJohn Cameron Mitchell
WriterJohn Cameron Mitchell
ProducersJohn Cameron Mitchell·Howard Gertler

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PhiloPhiloNight Flight PlusNight Flight PlusOVIDOVIDKanopyKanopyHooplaHooplaFawesomeFawesomePluto TVPluto TVPlexPlexPlex ChannelPlex ChannelCineverseCineverse
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by John Cameron Mitchell

SLSook-Yin Lee
Sook-Yin Lee
Sofia
PDPaul Dawson
Paul Dawson
James
PDPJ DeBoy
PJ DeBoy
Jamie
LBLindsay Beamish
Lindsay Beamish
Severin
JBJay Brannan
Jay Brannan
Ceth
RBRaphael Barker
Raphael Barker
Rob
AHAdam Hardman
Adam Hardman
Jesse
PSPeter Stickles
Peter Stickles
Caleb
AM
Alan Mandell
Tobias, the Mayor
SJStephen Kent Jusick
Stephen Kent Jusick
Creamy
DPDavid Pittu
David Pittu
Jacuzzi Hunter
JW
Jeff Whitty
Jacuzzi Hunted

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Shortbus — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Shortbus?

Shortbus is streaming on Philo, Night Flight Plus and OVID in United States, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Shortbus on Netflix?

No, Shortbus is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Philo and Night Flight Plus.

Is Shortbus on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Shortbus isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Philo and Night Flight Plus instead.

Where can I watch Shortbus for free?

Shortbus is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy and Hoopla in United States.