How long is Short Cuts?

Short Cuts is 3 h 8 min long (188 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Short Cuts rated?

Short Cuts is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream Short Cuts?

As of 2026-11-04, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Short Cuts (1993) runs 3 h 8 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.2 from 725 TMDB members. Many loosely connected characters cross paths in this film, based on the stories of Raymond Carver. Waitress Doreen Piggot accidentally runs into a boy with her car. Soon after walking away, the child lapses into a coma. While at the hospital, the boy's grandfather tells his son, Howard, about his past affairs. Meanwhile, a baker starts harassing the family when they fail to pick up the boy's birthday cake.

Runtime: 3 h 8 min — ends 11:08 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Drama, Comedy
Released: October 1, 1993
TMDB rating: 7.2 / 10 from 725 votes
Director: Robert Altman
Starring: Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Tim Robbins
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 8 min, plan the evening: start by 7:52 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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How long is Short Cuts?: Short Cuts is 3 h 8 min long (188 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 11:08 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Short Cuts rated?: Short Cuts is rated R in the US.
Is Short Cuts a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and Comedy reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point. At 3 h 8 min, plan the evening: start by 7:52 pm to finish before 11 pm. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Short Cuts?: As of 2026-11-04, TMDB lists no streaming option for it in the US. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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