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Short Term 12

6.7200822mMovieDrama

A day at a group home for troubled adolescents. Denim is the head counselor, involved somehow with Natalia, another counselor. During the day, we watch them and other staff deal with a boy who's getting into fights though he has only a…

DirectorDestin Daniel Cretton
WriterDestin Daniel Cretton
ProducerDestin Daniel Cretton

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Cast · Directed by Destin Daniel Cretton

BHBrad William Henke
Brad William Henke
Denim
TVTania Verafield
Tania Verafield
Natalia
LSLaKeith Stanfield
LaKeith Stanfield
Mark
ASAdam Shapiro
Adam Shapiro
Scott
PH
Phoenix Henke
Jayden
JH
James J Hansen
Sammy
KCKatelin Chesna
Katelin Chesna
Chelsea
WB
Whitney Ball
Merrily
AB
Andy Bonilla
Luis
JC
Jared Callahan
Melvis
JCJoy Cretton
Joy Cretton
Sugiyo
AF
Alexis Faust
Rachel

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Short Term 12 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Short Term 12?

Short Term 12 isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is Short Term 12 on Netflix?

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What is the OTT release date for Short Term 12?

Short Term 12 hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around November 11, 2008. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.