Shortbus 2006

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56 Reviews

juicy rating
82%
Gummy
sticky mess rating
72%
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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.

Sook-Yin Lee

as Sofia

Paul Dawson

as James

PJ DeBoy

as Jamie

Lindsay Beamish

as Severin

Jay Brannan

as Ceth

Adam Hardman

as Jesse

Peter Stickles

as Caleb

Alan Mandell

as Tobias, the Mayor

Writer:

John Cameron Mitchell

Genres:

Romance,Drama,Comedy

Release Date:

2006 (U.S.A)

Run Time:

101 min

MMPA Rating:

NR

Critics Reviews

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Nell Minow
Lena Moore ★ TOP CRITIC
Director of “Midnight Mercy”

“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”

Nell Minow
Bradley Vance ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter of “Dust Country”

“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”

Nell Minow
Simone Alvarez ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer of “The Burning Floor”

“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”

Nell Minow
Harold Kim ★ TOP CRITIC
BAFTA-nominated Actor

“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”

Nell Minow
Maya S. ★ TOP CRITIC
Director

“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”

Nell Minow
Chris D. ★ TOP CRITIC
Screenwriter

“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”

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Olivia M. ★ TOP CRITIC
Producer

“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”

Audience Reviews

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Lena M

Incredibly done! Can’t wait to watch it again.

Nell Minow
Marty Tyson

Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.

Nell Minow
Hope Ayala

Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.

Nell Minow
Jeff B.

My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!

Nell Minow
Tyler D.

im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!

Cast & Crew of

Shortbus

Directors & Credit Writers

Credit Writers

Cast

Sook-Yin Lee

as Sofia

Paul Dawson

as James

PJ DeBoy

as Jamie

Lindsay Beamish

as Severin

Jay Brannan

as Ceth

Adam Hardman

as Jesse

Peter Stickles

as Caleb

Alan Mandell

as Tobias, the Mayor

David Pittu

as Jacuzzi Hunter

Jeff Whitty

as Jacuzzi Hunted

Mickey Cottrell

as Dead Man in the Jacuzzi

Mary Beth Peil

as Ann, Our Lady of the Gutter

Shanti Carson

as Leah

Jan Hilmer

as Nick

Justin Vivian Bond

as Mx Justin Vivian Bond

Bradford Scobie

as Dr. Donut

Murray Hill

as Murray Hill

Ethan Eunson-Conn

as Sex-Not-Bombs Room D.J.

Jonathan Caouette

as Blondie-Grabber

Derek Jackson

as Derek

Rachel Friedman

as Yenta Voice (voice)

Reg Vermue

as Albino

Ray Rivas

as Shabbos Goy

Bitch

as Bitch

Lex Vaughn

as Bucky

Yolonda Ross

as Faustus

Daniel Sea

as Little Prince

Tanya Gagné

as The Wau Wau Sisters

Adrienne Truscott

as The Wau Wau Sisters

Dirty Martini

as Dirty Martini

Timmy Young

as Mikey / Oglesby, the Puppet

The World Famous *BoB*

as The World Famous *BoB*

Eric Gilliland

as Eric Gilliland

Jasper James

as Jasper

Grace Kahng

as Suicide Nurse

Miriam Shor

as Cheryl

Justin Hagan

as Brad

Harry Slattery

as Piñata Boy

Ralph Gunderman

as Radio Announcer (voice)

Tristan Taormino

as Sextra (one of the participants in the orgy sequence)

John Cameron Mitchell

as Sextra (one of the participants in the orgy sequence)

Scott Matthew

as Scott Matthew

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