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Where to watch Shorts (2009) tonight

Shorts (2009) runs 1 h 29 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 5.9 from 343 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 29 min — ends 9:29 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG (US)
Genres
Family, Fantasy, Comedy, Adventure
Released
August 21, 2009
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 from 343 votes
Director
Robert Rodriguez
Starring
Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, Kat Dennings, Trevor Gagnon
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Family and Fantasy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Questions people ask

How long is Shorts?
Shorts is 1 h 29 min long (89 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:29 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Shorts rated?
Shorts is rated PG in the US.
Is Shorts a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Family and Fantasy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Shorts?
In the US, as of 2026-11-05: YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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