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Short Cuts

“From two American masters comes a movie like no other”

★ 7.2(676)19933h 8m

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Good to know

Director: Robert Altman
Release date: 1993-10-01
Runtime: 3h 8m
Language: English
Box office: $6,110,979
Budget: $12,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Spelling Films International

Short Cuts — trailer

About Short Cuts

Short Cuts is a 1993 movie in the Drama and Comedy genres, directed by Robert Altman, starring Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison and Jack Lemmon. It has a runtime of 3 hours 8 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 676 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Short Cuts in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Andie MacDowell

Ann Finnigan

Bruce Davison

Howard Finnigan

Jack Lemmon

Paul Finnigan

Tim Robbins

Gene Shepard

Julianne Moore

Marian Wyman

Tom Waits

Earl Piggot

Lily Tomlin

Doreen Piggot

Fred Ward

Stuart Kane

Chris Penn

Jerry Kaiser

Frances McDormand

Betty Weathers

Madeleine Stowe

Sherri Shepard

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Lois Kaiser

Themes & keywords

suicidehelicoptercheatingloss of loved onefishingjazz singer or musicianmodern societycellistearthquakelos angeles, californiahit by a carmultiple storylines

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Short Cuts in United States?+

Short Cuts is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Short Cuts on Netflix?+

Short Cuts is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Short Cuts?+

Short Cuts has a runtime of 3 hours 8 minutes (188 minutes).

Who stars in Short Cuts?+

Short Cuts stars Andie MacDowell, Bruce Davison, Jack Lemmon, Tim Robbins and Julianne Moore.

When did Short Cuts come out?+

Short Cuts is a 1993 movie directed by Robert Altman.

What genre is Short Cuts?+

Short Cuts is Drama and Comedy film.

Who directed Short Cuts?+

Short Cuts was directed by Robert Altman.