25 Great Movies Under 90 Minutes That You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now
- 1195 VOTESPhoto: Netflix
Hush is one of the many genre experiements by director Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) that's available on Netflix. This thriller concerns a deaf author who's trapped in her rural home by a masked man who's trying to do away with her just because he feels like it. You know, a real feel good movie.
This film does everything it needs to do in 81 minutes, which is great because you won't want to spend another second watching this film by the time it's over. Hush is genuinely one of the most stressful, yet somehow cathartic movies you'll see on Netflix, just don't watch it alone.
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- 2107 VOTES
Creep
Photo: Creep/The Orchard/Sony Pictures Home EntertainmentA movie running at just barely over an hour seems too short an amount of time to freak a person out as much as Creep manages to. The film's scant run time is the perfect amount of time for the film to escalate. Mark Duplass plays Josef, who hires Aaron (Patrick Brice) to film him for a day for his unborn child. Things go from from friendly to overbearing to downright terrifying. In its 76 minutes Creep ruminates on the world of freelance work, technology, and male friendship all without getting boring. Intriguing stuff that ought to be in your Netflix queue.
- 37 VOTES
The Babysitter
Photo: The BabysitterEveryone had their favorite babysitter as a kid and fourteen-year-old Cole is no exception. The only problem is that his babysitter, Bee, turns out to be the leader of a blood cult. Hilarity ensues as he attempts to foil their plans and save his own life.
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- 416 VOTESPhoto: Yes Day / Netflix
Here's a movie that's literally fun for the whole family. Parents, Allison and Carlos, are tired of telling their kids "No" all the time. To remedy their stingent rule based lifestyle, they devise a day in which they will say "Yes" to anything their kids want. Watch this one if you've got everyong gathered around for movie night but becareful because it might give your kids some ideas.
- 566 VOTES
Blue Jay
Photo: Blue Jay/The Orchard/NetflxBlue Jay follows what happens when two high school sweethearts run into each other 20 years after they broke up. If the movie were any longer it would be the world's most boring Woody Allen movie. Luckily the brevity of Blue Jay makes it an easy watch. The film stars Mark Duplass and Sarah Paulson and is funny, romantic, sad, and beautiful. Bonus: Sarah Paulson in a role that wasn't written by Ryan Murphy, which is absolutely refreshing.
- 6123 VOTESPhoto: Mindhorn/StudioCanal
If you miss the surreal brilliance of The Mighty Boosh or you're a connoisseur of British comedy then you'll want to get to know Mindhorn. This film follows a detective on the Isle of Man who solves crimes with the help of psychic powers he's gained through his robotic eye.
The film's zippy run time allows The Boosh's Julian Barratt to bumble through a variety of capers and romantic entanglements in an adventure that's equal parts PeeWee's Big Adventure and 6 Million Dollar Man. Cook up some fish and chips and get ready to have a very short, very fun time.
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- 78 VOTESPhoto: Netflix
Here is a quick and hilarious romp about a shady deal gone wrong that forces two strangers to spend an eventful night together. You'll also be graced by a performance by Mike Birbiglia. If you like this film, be sure to check out Adam Leon's feature debut, Gimme the Loot.
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- 821 VOTES
The Incredible Jessica James
Photo: The Incredible Jessica James / NetflixNow this is one of the best date movies for when you just want to order some Thai food and hang out on the couch. The Incredible Jessica James is a romantic comedy that you can show to even the most ardent detractor of the genre. Clocking in at well under 90 minutes, you'll laugh, you'll cry, and you'll wonder just how many frequent flyer miles Chris O'Dowd's character actually has.
If you were a fan of Jessica Williams on The Daily Show, you'll fall head over heels for her here. She's an exciting onscreen presence who manages to make every genre trope that's thrown her way seem like it's entirely new.
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- 98 VOTESPhoto: Paddleton / Netflix
Mark Duplass and Ray Romano team up for this heartfelt dramedy about two friends who care immensly about one another. When Michael finds out that he has stomach cancer, he decides to end his life. Andy wants Michael to fight the cancer which ultimately results in a road trip to a pharmacy to fulfill a prescription that will allow Michael to end his life. There are both laughs and sad, lovely moments along the way.
- 1022 VOTESPhoto: She's Gotta Have It / MGM
Spike Lee's debut film is a romantic comedy tour de force, and it clocks in at 84 minutes. The film follows Nora Darling as she tries to navigate three different relationships throughout Brooklyn in the mid '80s. If you feel like Spike Lee's filmography is too dense to parse, his first is a great film to start with.
Not only does She's Gotta Have it touch on topics like race and intergender relationships, but it has a joie de vivre that you might not expect form this very serious director. A plus: Spike Lee's glasses are definitely fashion goals in this movie even if you don't need glasses.
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- 119 VOTESPhoto: See You Yesterday
See You Yesterday is more than just about time travel. It's about family and finding the courage to withstand dangerous circumstances.
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- 126 VOTESPhoto: Sweetheart / Universal Pictures
Check out this Blumhouse version of Cast Away. While Jennier Remming struggles to survive on an island after being shipwrecked, she soon realizes that there is a sea creature out to get her. If you're ready to spend 82 minutes on the edge of your seat, this is the movie for you.
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Do you like weird, gothic horror? If so, then this mind bending freak out of a ghost story by Oz Perkins will keep you up at night wondering if there's something else in your home. When a woman named Lily moves into a house to take care of an ailing writer she begins experiencing paranormal activity.
While investigating the history of the house, Lily stumbles upon a secret that riles up the home's already restless spirit. Thankfully, this movie is short enough that you can throw on a couple of episodes of The Office and reset before you have to turn off all the lights and go to bed.
- 148 VOTESPhoto: Jezebel / House of Numa
This semi-autobiographical drama captures audiences with it's dramatic portrayal of a young woman who becomes a cam girl to financial support herself. The film takes place in 1998 and is an honest look at what life is like for a came girl who faces family drama along with racial prejudice. Don't miss out on the film that was selected as "Best of SXSW" film by The Hollywood Reporter.
- 155 VOTESPhoto: Between Two Ferns: The Movie / Netflix
Have you ever watch the short interviews with Zach Galifianakis insulting his celebrity guests and wanted more? You're in luck because Between Two Ferns: The Movie delivers all the cameos and insults you could want. Keep an eye out for a particularly hilarious appearance by Will Ferrell.
- 166 VOTESPhoto: Point Blank
This film is a mere 87 minutes long, but everyone of those minutes is packed with action. Anthony Mackie and Frank Grillo team up to kick some serious butt in this action thriller that won't take too much time out of your day.
- 177 VOTESPhoto: Yes, God, Yes / Vertical Entertainment
Yes, God, Yes is an exploration of the conflict that exists between carnal desires and Catholic doctrine. Alice attends a conservative Catholic high school and wrestles with the idea of self-pleasure as she considers it to be a sin. Popular among critics, this dramedy captures those awkward teen years in a highly religious setting.
- 182 VOTESPhoto: Take Me / The Orchard
This modern screwball comedy finds an eccentric entrepreneur. Ray, trying to convince investors to finance his business which involves clients that pay him to perform simulated kidnappings. He is then contacted by Anna who turns out to be the toughest client Ray has ever had to kidnap.
- 193 VOTESPhoto: No One Gets Out Alive
Here's one for the horror fans, No One Gets Out Alive will have you teriffied for just about 85 minutes. Hailing for the United Kingdom, this scary movie is sure to make you want to turn the lights back on. Spend less than 90 minutes to find out whether or not the title gave away the ending.
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- 205 VOTESPhoto: Creep 2 / The Orchard
Mark Duplass delivers an excellent follow up to his cult hit Creep. Relive all the horrors of the first film as Mark Duplass lures another unsuspecting videographer to their demise. Despite knowing how the film will most likely end, the dark humor and pacing will keep you glued to screen for an entertaining 80 minutes.
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- 224 VOTESPhoto: I Lost My Body / Rezo Films
I Lost My Body has parallel story lines about a young man in love and a severed hand determined to find it's body. This film became one of the most talked about animated features of 2019. Be sure to check out this extraordinary journey that makes you think.
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A docu-drama that offers insight into the JonBenet Ramsey case as local actors attempt to be cast in a role for the dramatization of the events. Watch this one if you've only got 90 minutes but want a true-crime film that expertly blends reality with reenactments? Then this is film for you.
