While grownups at Black Box Industries work to improve the handheld gizmo that's this years high-tech must have, neighborhood kid Toby "Toe" Thompson has something even better: he's found the Wishing Rock. Be careful what you wish for, Toe! Spy Kids filmmaker Robert Rodriguez hatches a fun-filled story of the chaos that erupts when folks young and old get their hands on the rainbow-striped stone. Hang out with an army of tiny outer-space friends? Turn a pesky brother into a beetle? Own a mountain of cash? Be the most powerful person in the world? Great young talents join stars Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann and James Spader in the hilarious not-so-tall tales of Shorts.

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Shorts (2009)

PG

Family/Fantasy/Comedy · 1h 29m · 8/21/2009

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While grownups at Black Box Industries work to improve the handheld gizmo that's this years high-tech must have, neighborhood kid Toby "Toe" Thompson has something even better: he's found the Wishing Rock. Be careful what you wish for, Toe! Spy Kids filmmaker Robert Rodriguez hatches a fun-filled story of the chaos that erupts when folks young and old get their hands on the rainbow-striped stone. Hang out with an army of tiny outer-space friends? Turn a pesky brother into a beetle? Own a mountain of cash? Be the most powerful person in the world? Great young talents join stars Jon Cryer, William H. Macy, Leslie Mann and James Spader in the hilarious not-so-tall tales of Shorts.

Status

Released

Language

German

Countries

United States, United Arab Emirates
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Cast
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Jimmy Bennett

Toby 'Toe' Thompson
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Jake Short

Nose Noseworthy
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Kat Dennings

Stacey Thompson
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Trevor Gagnon

Loogie
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Devon Gearhart

Cole Black
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Jolie Vanier

Helvetica Black
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Rebel Rodriguez

Lug
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Leo Howard

Laser
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Leslie Mann

Mom Thompson (as Leslie Mann)
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Jon Cryer

Dad Thompson
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William H. Macy

Dr. Noseworthy
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James Spader

Mr. Black
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Angela Lanza

Teacher
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Alejandro Rose-Garcia

John / Boyfriend
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Cambell Westmoreland

Blinker #1
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Zoe Webb

Blinker #2
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Chris Orf

Goofy Host
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Tina Rodriguez

Female Employee
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Jackson Hurst

Male Employee (as Jack Hurst)
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Jonathan Breck

Security Guard
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Racer Rodriguez

Bully #1
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Rocket Rodriguez

Bully #2
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Elizabeth Avellan

The Baby (voice) (as Elizabeth Avellán)
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Bianca Rodriguez

The Baby
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Paul Archer

Party Guest
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Jamie Batiste

Neighborhood resident
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Ro' Black

Party guest / Neighborhood resident
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Tony Bottorff

Cowboy
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John Chilleri

Hallway Kid
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Josh Christman

Classroom Kid
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Samantha Inoue Harte

Party guest
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Zach Irsik

Schoolyard Kid
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Ryan Lee

Classmate / Neighborhood Kid
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James Leonardo Mayberry

School yard Kid
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Cameron R. Murphy

Neighborhood Kid
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Micaela Phillips

Girl on bus
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Lori Ramirez

Corporate Employee
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Will Scoville

Party goer
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Henry J. Smith 3rd

Neighborhood Kid
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Alexis Woods

School Yard Kid
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Michelle Brew

Neighborhood Resident (uncredited)
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Kelsey Buchanan

Campus Student (uncredited)
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JenelleRae Cardenas

Black Box Employee (uncredited)
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Eric Vincent Davenport

Valet Driver (uncredited)
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Joshua Drew

Classmate (uncredited)
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Pablo D. Flores

Security Officer Grevera (uncredited)
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Troy Harris

Black Box Boardmember (uncredited)
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Jolyn Janis

Party Guest - Neighborhood Resident (uncredited)
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Christina Lehner

Classmate (uncredited)
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Mitchell Parrack

Neighborhood Resident (uncredited)
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Carlos Pina

Security Officer (uncredited)
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Wil Pollard

Security Officer Potter (uncredited)
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Tori Ramert

Student (uncredited)
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Patricia A. Robinson

Black Box Employee (uncredited)
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Isaac Rodriguez

Neighborhood Resident (uncredited)
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Jaime De La Rosa

Black Box Enterprises Employee (uncredited)
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Tommy Scott

Basketball Player / Neighbor Kid (uncredited)
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David Sharp

Sailor - Black Box Employee (uncredited)
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Stayce Smith

Neighborhood Resident (uncredited)
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Alison Young

Costume Party (uncredited)
Crew
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Robert Rodriguez

Director
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Robert Rodriguez

Writer
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Álvaro Rodríguez

Writer
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Disc Releases
Disc Title Front Cover

Shorts

(Blu-ray)

9/14/2010

Disc Title Front Cover

Shorts

(Blu-ray, Keep Case (HD Slim, Low))

11/24/2009

Disc Title Front Cover

Shorts

(DVD, Clamshell)

11/24/2009

Disc Title Front Cover

Shorts

(DVD)

9/14/2010

Disc Title Front Cover

Shorts

(DVD)

11/24/2009

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