Shorts
“NOT SO TALL tales from the director of Spy Kids.”
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.
Where to watch Shorts in United States
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Google Play Movies
YouTube
Fandango At HomeClick a service to open Shorts there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Shorts streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Spain | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Japan | HBO Max on U-Next | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Shorts
Shorts is a 2009 English-language family, fantasy and comedy film directed by Robert Rodriguez. The cast is led by Jimmy Bennett, Jake Short, Kat Dennings. It has a runtime of 1h 29m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 300 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Shorts was produced by Troublemaker Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, and MRC and made in United Arab Emirates and United States of America. It was released on August 21, 2009, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $40 million, it went on to gross $29 million worldwide.
- Director
- Robert Rodriguez
- Writers
- Álvaro Rodríguez, Robert Rodriguez
- Release date
- August 21, 2009
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Budget
- $40 million
- Box office
- $29 million
- Production
- Troublemaker Studios, Image Nation Abu Dhabi, MRC
Shorts cast & crew
Shorts was directed by Robert Rodriguez and written by Álvaro Rodríguez and Robert Rodriguez.
The cast features 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 Jolie Vanier as Helvetica Black.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Robert Rodriguez, cinematography is by Robert Rodriguez, and it was produced by Mohamed Khalaf Al-Mazrouei and Elizabeth Avellan.
Is Shorts worth watching?
Shorts holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 319 ratings, a more divisive family films.
At 1h 29m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy family, fantasy, and comedy, Shorts is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Shorts
Shorts isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of Shorts
Jimmy Bennett
Toby Thompson
Jake Short
Nose Noseworthy
Kat Dennings
Stacy Thompson
Trevor Gagnon
Loogie Short
Devon Gearhart
Cole Black
Jolie Vanier
Helvetica Black
Rebel Rodriguez
Lug Short
Leo Howard
Laser Short
Leslie Mann
Mom Thompson
Jon Cryer
Dad Thompson
William H. Macy
Dr. Noseworthy
James Spader
Carbon Black
Shorts — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Shorts in United States?
Shorts is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Shorts in?
Shorts is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Shorts?
Shorts runs 1 hours 29 minutes (89 minutes).
▸What is Shorts rated?
Shorts is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 319 ratings.
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