The Short Game

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The Short Game

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Released Aug 29

1h 35m

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Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship, but his preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his younger autistic brother Ethan. Jeremy's path leads him on a journey of discovery both internal and of his brother's savant-like gifts, that if embraced can create an unstoppable pair. But on the brink of his greatest victory, Jeremy is forced to make a life-altering decision, finally achieving his own personal dreams or standing by his brother.

Christie Cronan

Common Sense Media

Expect your heartstrings to be pulled by this feel-good golf drama.

Rated: 3/5

Sep 5, 2025

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Derek Chen

Spectrum Culture

Golf fans, rejoice? The Short Game isn’t for lovers of the sport; on that front, viewers will likely find themselves disappointed, unless they derive significant pleasure from ridiculing poor form.

Sep 4, 2025

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Al Alexander

Movies Thru the Spectrum

Nothing about it connects in a meaningful way, despite what should be an affecting tale of a high school golfer being cheered on to glory by his autistic brother.

Rated: D

Aug 28, 2025

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Mark Dujsik

Mark Reviews Movies

It's cheesy and hokey and manipulative in its melodramatic beats.

Rated: 1.5/4

Aug 28, 2025

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Michael Clark

Epoch Times

What’s better are the filmmakers not making a big deal or going into minute detail into Ethan’s special condition (autism). It is for this reason alone that the movie will carry great appeal to the many families with special needs children.

Rated: 3/5

Aug 27, 2025

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Jeanne Kaplan

Kaplan vs. Kaplan

Truly a family film, THE SHORT GAME reminds us what is really important in life.

Aug 26, 2025

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Mr. Hollywood

Standard sports movie. But the formula works even though this film has a certain cheese factor. Decent but predictable

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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Robert C

This is a great film and story. The acting and production is well done. A mix of emotions with a feel good story. A good for families with middle school and up. Highly recommended.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/03/25

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Mich13

Entertaining. Good movie . More like a hallmark movie .

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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Booth

good whole heartsome movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/02/25

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valerie

gotta be honest didn't like anything about it other then the actor who played Jeremy he's a cutie but also came across as being a nice guy I went in thinking it was about a kid golfer but instead it was about cough parents with 2 sons one being autistic that felt it wasn't there responsibility to be the parent the burden was put on Jeremy who was trying to obtain a golf scholarship to college Jeremy had zero support from anyone if he acted human and was upset about having to always have I think his brother was named Eric forgot as his responsibility everyone turned on him oh how awful you are which was really ticking me off oh and Dad was Mr oh so stern "christian" with the praying Bible verses the usual schtick so called Christian movie but only caring about his wife oh her let's see she had to go to work cause ya know of bills so she can't be a parent and mom too I mean cmon teenage Jeremy had to always have his autistic brother as his responsibility I won't give away the end it's the only part I liked

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

09/01/25

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Rae C

Hokey but such a feel good movie. Have suggested it to friends and w

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

08/31/25

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Jeremy Avery is vying for a college golf scholarship, but his preparation and game are affected by family pressures related to his younger autistic brother Ethan. Jeremy's path leads him on a journey of discovery both internal and of his brother's savant-like gifts, that if embraced can create an unstoppable pair. But on the brink of his greatest victory, Jeremy is forced to make a life-altering decision, finally achieving his own personal dreams or standing by his brother.

Director: Frank Sanza
Producer: David Parks
Screenwriter: Frank Sanza, Larry Boatright, E. Joren Christensen, Florrie Laurence, David Parks
Distributor: Abramorama
Production Co: Green Jacket Productions
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements and Language)
Genre: Drama, Sports
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Aug 29, 2025, Limited
Runtime: 1h 35m