Movie

Shortbus

“Open your mind. And everything else.”

★ 6.3(587)20061h 41m

Shortbus is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 15 June 2026.

Where to watch Shortbus

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Good to know

Director: John Cameron Mitchell
Release date: 2006-10-04
Runtime: 1h 41m
Language: English
Box office: $5,557,564
Budget: $2,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Fortissimo Films

Shortbus — trailer

About Shortbus

Shortbus is a 2006 movie in the Romance, Drama and Comedy genres, directed by John Cameron Mitchell, starring Sook-Yin Lee, Paul Dawson and PJ DeBoy. It has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 587 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Shortbus in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.

Cast

Sook-Yin Lee

Sofia

Paul Dawson

James

PJ DeBoy

Jamie

Lindsay Beamish

Severin

Jay Brannan

Ceth

Raphael Barker

Rob

Adam Hardman

Jesse

Peter Stickles

Caleb

Alan Mandell

Tobias, the Mayor

Stephen Kent Jusick

Creamy

David Pittu

Jacuzzi Hunter

Jeff Whitty

Jacuzzi Hunted

Themes & keywords

new york cityfree loveswinger clubtranssexualitysuicide attempteroticismorgasmgroup sexsex therapydominatrixmale homosexualitypolyamorybdsmlgbtgay theme

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Shortbus in Canada?+

In Canada, Shortbus is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Shortbus on Netflix?+

Shortbus is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Shortbus?+

Shortbus has a runtime of 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).

Who stars in Shortbus?+

Shortbus stars Sook-Yin Lee, Paul Dawson, PJ DeBoy, Lindsay Beamish and Jay Brannan.

When did Shortbus come out?+

Shortbus is a 2006 movie directed by John Cameron Mitchell.

What genre is Shortbus?+

Shortbus is Romance, Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Shortbus?+

Shortbus was directed by John Cameron Mitchell.