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25 Great Movies Under 90 Minutes That You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now

Jacob Shelton
Updated June 25, 2024 255.2K views 23 items
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If you’re like most people with a life you like watching movies but you don’t have time to dedicate two plus hours of your life to something that you know nothing about. Start thanking your lucky stars because, as it turns out, there are plenty of Netflix movies shorter than 90 minutes. The perfect length to fit a movie into while still fitting in the busy-ness of life. The films on Netflix that are less than 90 minutes cover all of your genre bases. Which means that the next time you’re either figuratively or literally Netflix and chilling, there will be a movie that both you and your bae are sure to enjoy.

The criteria that help determine the best short movies on Netflix are simple. Obviously the movies have to be less than 90 minutes long – a list about the best movies that are exactly 90 minutes will just have to wait, compadre – and they need to be good, so you’re not going to find any Z-grade schlock on here. These are just the finest films viewable in the span of two and three loads of laundry.

Of course, Netflix has great movies of every variety of length. But these hour and a half Netflix movies are the best for the film enthusiast on the run.

Most divisive: Creep
Over 1.1K Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of 25 Great Movies Under 90 Minutes That You Can Watch On Netflix Right Now
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    Hush

    Hush

    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. 

    • Actors: John Gallagher, Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Samantha Sloyan, Emma Graves
    • Released: 2016
    • Directed by: Mike Flanagan
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    19 VOTES

    Yes Day

    Yes Day

    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.

    • Actors: Jennifer Garner, Edgar Ramírez, Jenna Ortega, Julian Lerner, Everly Carganilla
    • Released: 2021
    • Directed by: Miguel Arteta
    19 votes

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    102 VOTES

    Creep

    Creep

    A 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.

    • Actors: Mark Duplass, Patrick Brice
    • Released: 2014
    • Directed by: Patrick Brice
    102 votes
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    7 VOTES

    The Babysitter

    The Babysitter

    Everyone 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.

    • Actors: Bella Thorne, Judah Lewis, Hana Mae Lee, Robbie Amell, Samara Weaving
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: McG
    7 votes
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    63 VOTES

    Blue Jay

    Blue Jay

    Blue 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. 

    • Actors: Sara Lindsey, James Landry Hébert, Travis Aaron Wade, Ross Francis
    • Directed by: Michael Ciulla
    63 votes
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    Mindhorn

    Mindhorn

    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. 

    • Actors: Julian Barratt, Essie Davis, Andrea Riseborough, Harriet Walter, Russell Tovey
    • Released: 2016
    • Directed by: Sean Foley
    123 votes
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    8 VOTES

    Tramps

    Tramps

    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.

    • Actors: Callum Turner, Grace Van Patten, Michal Vondel, Mike Birbiglia, Louis Cancelmi
    • Directed by: Adam Leon
    8 votes
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    19 VOTES

    The Incredible Jessica James

    The Incredible Jessica James
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    Now 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. 

    • Actors: Jessica Williams, Chris O'Dowd, Noël Wells, Megan Ketch, Taliyah Whitaker
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: James C. Strouse
    19 votes
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    8 VOTES

    Paddleton

    Paddleton

    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.

    • Actors: Mark Duplass, Ray Romano, Ravi Patel, Christine Woods
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Alex Lehmann
    8 votes
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    20 VOTES

    She's Gotta Have It

    She's Gotta Have It
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    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. 

    • Actors: Tracy Camilla Johns, Tommy Redmond Hicks, John Canada Terrell, Spike Lee, Raye Dowell
    • Released: 1986
    • Directed by: Spike Lee
    20 votes
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    9 VOTES

    See You Yesterday

    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.

    • Actors: Eden Duncan-Smith, Dante Crichlow, Astro, Marsha Stephanie Blake, Myra Lucretia Taylor
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Stefon Bristol
    9 votes
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    6 VOTES

    Sweetheart

    Sweetheart

    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.

    • Actors: Kiersey Clemons, Emory Cohen, Hanna Mangan-Lawrence, Andrew Crawford
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: J.D. Dillard
    6 votes
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    25 VOTES

    I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House

    I Am the Pretty Thing That Lives in the House
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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. 

    • Actors: Ruth Wilson, Paula Prentiss, Bob Balaban, Lucy Boynton, Brad Milne
    • Released: 2016
    • Directed by: Oz Perkins
    25 votes
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    8 VOTES

    Jezebel

    Jezebel

    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.

    • Actors: Tiffany Tenille, Numa Perrier, Brett Gelman
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Numa Perrier
    8 votes
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    5 VOTES

    Between Two Ferns: The Movie

    Between Two Ferns: The Movie
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    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.

    • Actors: Zach Galifianakis, Lauren Lapkus, Ryan Gaul, Jiavani Linayao, Ginger Gonzaga
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Scott Aukerman
    5 votes

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    6 VOTES

    Point Blank

    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.

    • Actors: Anthony Mackie, Frank Grillo, Marcia Gay Harden, Christian Cooke, Teyonah Parris
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Joe Lynch
    6 votes

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    7 VOTES

    Yes, God, Yes

    Yes, God, Yes

    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.

    • Actors: Natalia Dyer, Timothy Simons, Wolfgang Novogratz
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Karen Maine
    7 votes
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    2 VOTES

    Take Me

    Take Me

    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.

    • Actors: Pat Healy, Taylor Schilling, Alycia Delmore, Jim O'Heir
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: Pat Healy
    2 votes
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    3 VOTES

    No One Gets Out Alive

    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.

    • Actors: Marc Menchaca, Cristina Rodlo, Victoria Alcock, David Barrera, Joana Borja
    • Released: 2021
    • Directed by: Santiago Menghini
    3 votes
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    Creep 2

    Creep 2

    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.

    • Actors: Mark Duplass, Karan Soni, Patrick Brice, Desiree Akhavan, Caveh Zahedi
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: Patrick Brice
    5 votes
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    4 VOTES

    Back To The Outback

    Back To The Outback

    Tired of being locked in a reptile house where humans gawk at them like they're monsters, a group of Australia's deadliest creatures plot a daring escape from their zoo to the Outback.

    • Actors: Isla Fisher, Tim Minchin, Eric Bana, Guy Pearce, Wayne Knight
    • Released: 2021
    • Directed by: Clare Knight, Harry Cripps
    4 votes
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    I Lost My Body

    I Lost My Body

    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.

    • Actors: Hakim Faris, Victoire Du Bois, Patrick d'Assumçao
    • Released: 2019
    • Directed by: Jérémy Clapin
    4 votes
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    Casting JonBenet

    Casting JonBenet

    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.

    • Actors: Hannah Cagwin, Aeona Cruz, Liv Bagley
    • Released: 2017
    • Directed by: Kitty Green
    4 votes