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Family Movies That Finish in 90 Minutes or Less

These family films all finish in 90 minutes or less, so a 7:00 start is over by 8:30 and everyone is in bed on time.

By the Bingeable team 1 min read

A short movie is a gift on a school night. Nobody has to negotiate "just one more scene" at a quarter past nine, and the story still gets a real beginning, middle and end.

Every film below runs 90 minutes or less, and none of them made the list on length alone. They are tightly paced, so the minutes feel full instead of rushed. Press play at 7:00 and the credits are rolling by 8:30.

How to make a short movie feel like an event

Short films are easy to treat as filler. Don't. Make the popcorn first, so nobody leaves mid-film, dim the lights, and let each person nominate one title from the list. If it ends in a tie, pick the one with the earliest finish time.

Have a little longer? Our list of family movies under 2 hours has more room to play with.

Quick answers

What is the shortest film on this list?
Toy Story, at about 81 minutes. My Neighbor Totoro (86 minutes) and The Lion King (88 minutes) are close behind.
Is 90 minutes too long for a toddler?
It can be. Many toddlers do better with two shorter sittings. Pausing at a calm moment, not in the middle of a chase, makes it easy to pick up again.
Are all of these suitable for every age?
No. Toy Story, My Neighbor Totoro and The Lion King are labeled All ages on Bingeable. Shrek and Kung Fu Panda 2 are 8+. Every film page shows what to expect before you press play.

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