Shorts(2009)
“NOT SO TALL tales from the director of Spy Kids.”
Overview
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.
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Studio
Troublemaker Studios
Budget
$40M
Revenue
$29M
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2009
Runtime
1h 29m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$40M
Box Office
$29M
Production Companies
Troublemaker Studios • Image Nation Abu Dhabi • MRC
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Shorts?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Shorts (2009).
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 was directed by Robert Rodriguez and released in 2009. It is a family, fantasy, comedy, adventure, science fiction film.
How long is Shorts?▼
Shorts has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
Who stars in Shorts?▼
The cast of Shorts includes 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 and more.
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