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Short Time

1990Movie1 h 37 minPG-13

Comedy
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes29%56%
45
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes29%56%

Summary

As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

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Cast

24 of 24

Crew

Directed by
Gregg Champion
Written by
William Davies, John Blumenthal, Michael Berry
Produced by
Todd Black, Courtney Silberberg
Music by
Ira Newborn

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Facts

May 4, 1990 · 1 h 37 min · PG-13

Released
May 4, 1990
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Action, Comedy, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Artistic License – Geography, Angry Guard Dog, Preemptive Declaration +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Short Time worth watching?"

Questions about Short Time

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Short Time worth watching?

45
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 45 (IMDb 6.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 29%). Audiences rate it higher (60 out of 100) than critics (29).

Is Short Time okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will Short Time make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and sharp wit (6 of 10).

Can I half-watch Short Time?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Short Time use?

Artistic License – GeographyAngry Guard DogPreemptive DeclarationSurprisingly Realistic OutcomeSuicide by CopLemming CopsBait-and-SwitchFlipping the BirdUnflinching WalkAll for Nothing"Could Have Avoided This!" PlotFuneral Cutand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Artistic License – Geography, Angry Guard Dog, and Preemptive Declaration.