ACTION . 1990 . 1h 37m . 6.4/10

Short Time_

"Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks."

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.

Starring Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer, Teri Garr
6.4/10
Rating
1h 37m
Runtime
1990
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Getting killed isn't as easy as it looks.

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.

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Cast
Dabney Coleman stars as Burt Simpson in Short Time.
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Year context
Short Time was released 36 years ago in 1990.
Overview
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 i...
Short Time is a Action, Comedy, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 37m.

CAST (20)

Dabney Coleman
Dabney Coleman
Burt Simpson
Matt Frewer
Matt Frewer
Ernie Dills
Teri Garr
Teri Garr
Carolyn Simpson
Barry Corbin
Barry Corbin
Captain
Joe Pantoliano
Joe Pantoliano
Scalese
Xander Berkeley
Xander Berkeley
Stark
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Kaj-Erik Eriksen
Dougie Simpson
Sam Malkin
Sam Malkin
Hostage Man
Paul Jarrett
Paul Jarrett
Jonas Lutz
RR
Rob Roy
Dan Miller
Kim Kondrashoff
Kim Kondrashoff
Michael Lutz
TP
Tony Pantages
Vito
Dee Jay Jackson
Dee Jay Jackson
Spivak
WT
Wes Tritter
Coffin Salesman
Paul Batten
Paul Batten
Dr. Goldman
Kevin McNulty
Kevin McNulty
Dr. Drexler
SC
Shawn Clements
Older Dougie
Betty Phillips
Betty Phillips
Clerk
JA
Jack Ammon
Elderly Man
Enid Saunders
Enid Saunders
Elderly Woman

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
97 min (1h 37m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (58 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Short Time about?
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.
How long is Short Time?
Short Time has a runtime of 97 minutes (1h 37m).
Who stars in Short Time?
The cast of Short Time includes Dabney Coleman, Matt Frewer, Teri Garr, Barry Corbin, Joe Pantoliano.
What is the rating of Short Time?
Short Time has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 58 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (3)

Action Comedy Crime
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