Short Cuts (1993) movie poster

Short Cuts (1993)

"From two American masters comes a movie like no other"
ThumbScore
๐Ÿ‘ 80%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 88% (RT: 95%, MC: 81) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
DramaComedy

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Director
Runtime
3h 8m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.2/10 (663 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
95%
Metacritic
81
Cast
Andie MacDowell as Ann Finnigan
Bruce Davison as Howard Finnigan
Jack Lemmon as Paul Finnigan
Tim Robbins as Gene Shepard
Julianne Moore as Marian Wyman
Tom Waits as Earl Piggot
Lily Tomlin as Doreen Piggot
Fred Ward as Stuart Kane
Most people think so. 80% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 663 votes. Critics agree, scoring it 88%.
Overview
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. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of Short Cuts was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • It remains one of the highest-rated drama films of 1993 among dedicated fans.
Audience Consensus

Short Cuts is a 1993 drama, comedy film directed by Robert Altman. 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.

The film has been rated by 663 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a drama film, Short Cuts delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

Short Cuts (1993) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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