Short Cuts
- Drama
- Comedy
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.
Short Cuts is a 1993 drama-comedy ensemble film directed by Robert Altman, based on the short stories of Raymond Carver. The film weaves together the lives of multiple Los Angeles residents whose stories intersect in unexpected ways, from a waitress involved in a hit-and-run accident to a baker's relentless pursuit of a customer. It's available now as a completed theatrical release.
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In cinemas
Theatrical release in United States
Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Andie MacDowellAnn Finnigan
Bruce DavisonHoward Finnigan
Jack LemmonPaul Finnigan
Tim RobbinsGene Shepard
Julianne MooreMarian Wyman
Tom WaitsEarl Piggot
Lily TomlinDoreen Piggot
Fred WardStuart Kane
Chris PennJerry Kaiser
Frances McDormandBetty Weathers
Madeleine StoweSherri Shepard
Jennifer Jason LeighLois Kaiser
Anne ArcherClaire Kane
Matthew ModineDr. Ralph Wyman
Lili TaylorHoney Bush
Trailer
Short Cuts ≣ 1993 ≣ Trailer ≣ Remastered
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Short Cuts — frequently asked
When was Short Cuts released?
Short Cuts premiered on October 1, 1993.
What is Short Cuts based on?
The film is based on short stories by acclaimed author Raymond Carver, woven together into a single interconnected narrative.
Where can I watch Short Cuts?
Short Cuts is available through various streaming platforms and on home video. Check your preferred streaming service or rental platform for current availability.
What is the main plot?
The film follows multiple loosely connected characters in Los Angeles, including a waitress whose car hits a young boy who falls into a coma, a baker harassing the family over an unpicked cake order, and a grandfather revealing his past affairs at the hospital.
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