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Shorts

Shorts

Shorts
2009 1h 29m5.8

Shorts

“Not So TALL Tales From The Director Of 'Spy Kids'”

FamilyFantasyComedyAdventure
5.8

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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.

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DirectorRobert Rodriguez
ScreenplayRobert Rodriguez, Álvaro Rodríguez
StatusReleased
ReleasedAugust 21, 2009
CountryUnited Arab Emirates
Languageen
Runtime1h 29m
Budget$40M
Revenue$29M
Loss$11M
Rating⭐ 5.8 / 10
IMDb⭐ 4.7 / 10
Votes314
GenresFamily, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure, Science Fiction
StudioTroublemaker Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi

Photos11

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Cast

Jimmy Bennett

Jimmy Bennett

Toby Thompson

Jake Short

Jake Short

Nose Noseworthy

Kat Dennings

Kat Dennings

Stacy Thompson

Trevor Gagnon

Trevor Gagnon

Loogie Short

Devon Gearhart

Devon Gearhart

Cole Black

Jolie Vanier

Jolie Vanier

Helvetica Black

Rebel Rodriguez

Rebel Rodriguez

Lug Short

Leo Howard

Leo Howard

Laser Short

Leslie Mann

Leslie Mann

Mom Thompson

Jon Cryer

Jon Cryer

Dad Thompson

William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Dr. Noseworthy

James Spader

James Spader

Carbon Black

Angela Lanza

Angela Lanza

Teacher

🎭

Alejandro Rose-Garcia

John / Boyfriend

🎭

Cambell Westmoreland

Blinker #1

🎭

Zoe Webb

Blinker #2

Chris Orf

Chris Orf

Goofy Host

Racer Rodriguez

Racer Rodriguez

Bully #1

🎭

Rocket Rodriguez

Bully #2

🎭

John Chilleri

Hallway Kid (uncredited)

🎭

Josh Christman

Classroom Kid (uncredited)

🎭

Joshua Drew

Classmate (uncredited)

🎭

Zach Irsik

Schoolyard Kid (uncredited)

Ryan Lee

Ryan Lee

Classmate / Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)

🎭

Christina Lehner

Classmate (uncredited)

🎭

Micaela Phillips

Girl on Bus (uncredited)

🎭

Bella Perryman

Classmate (uncredited)

🎭

Cameron R. Murphy

Neighborhood Kid

🎭

Henry J. Smith 3rd

Neighborhood Kid (uncredited)

Cameron Wofford

Cameron Wofford

(uncredited)

🎭

Alexis Woods

Schoolyard Kid (uncredited)

🎭

Tina Rodriguez

Female Employee

Jackson Hurst

Jackson Hurst

Male Employee

Jonathan Breck

Jonathan Breck

Security Guard

Elizabeth Avellan

Elizabeth Avellan

The Baby (voice)

🎭

Bianca Rodriguez

The Baby

Sheilava

Sheilava

Partygoer (uncredited)

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Frequently Asked Questions about Shorts

Where can I watch Shorts?

Shorts (2009) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is Shorts about?

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.

Who directed Shorts?

Shorts (2009) was directed by Robert Rodriguez. The film is a Family, Fantasy production with a runtime of 1h 29m, rated 5.8/10.

How long is Shorts?

Shorts runs 1h 29m (89 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.8/10 from 314 votes. Genre: Family, Fantasy.

Is Shorts worth watching?

Shorts is rated 5.8/10 by 314 viewers — below average. A good pick for Family and Fantasy fans.