Short Time
Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.
1990 • 97 min • Action · Comedy · Crime
Synopsis
As a result of a misdiagnosis, Detective Burt Simpson is told he has just weeks to live. He gains a new respect for his life and loved ones but learns that in order for his wife, Carolyn, and son, Dougie, to collect any insurance money, he must be killed in the line of duty. He then becomes the most reckless man on the police force, volunteering for dangerous assignments over the objections of his by-the-book partner.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 65 Audience · 61 · 100%
A misdiagnosed detective, believing he has weeks to live, tries to die in the line of duty so his family can collect life insurance. He takes on increasingly dangerous assignments, much to the dismay of his partner, leading to a series of comedic and action-packed events.
- Violence & peril
- 3/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 1/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 1/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Discussions of a character trying to get killed
- Some mild suggestive humor
- Moments of peril and chase sequences
What it models well
- Family dedication
- Valuing life
- Bravery
Talk about it after
- Life insurance and its purpose
- Truthfulness and misdiagnosis
- Defining bravery
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Top billed cast
Director: Gregg Champion • Crew: John Blumenthal, Michael Berry, William Davies
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Short Time (1990) VHS Trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.5/10 (61)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0100604
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