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Short movies on Netflix, under 100 minutes

Right now the best films under 100 minutes on Netflix in the United States are Facing El Chapo (2026), Stand by Me (1986) and Klaus (2019). This is the top 24 streaming there today, ranked by how well rated each one is, how many people have rated it, and what people are watching now.

Great films that are over in an hour and a half or so, for a weeknight.

Updated November 12, 2026 · streaming in the United States

Pick three for me

  1. 1. Facing El Chapo2026

    Film · 1h 31mCrime, Action, Thriller★ 8.7

    Two Mexican officers must survive the final hours of their shift after crossing a ruthless cartel boss.

    Stream onNetflix

  2. 2. Stand by Me1986

    Film · 1h 29mDrama, Adventure★ 7.8

    After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body.

    Stream onNetflix

  3. 3. Klaus2019

    Film · 1h 37mAnimation, Family, Comedy★ 8.2

    A selfish postman and a reclusive toymaker form an unlikely friendship, delivering joy to a cold, dark town that desperately needs it.

    Stream onNetflix

  4. 4. KPop Demon Hunters2025

    Film · 1h 36mFantasy, Music, Comedy★ 8.0

    When K-pop superstars Rumi, Mira and Zoey aren't selling out stadiums, they're using their secret powers to protect their fans from supernatural threats.

    Stream onNetflix

  5. 5. How to Train Your Dragon2010

    Film · 1h 38mFantasy, Adventure, Animation★ 7.9

    As the son of a Viking leader on the cusp of manhood, shy Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III faces a rite of passage: he must kill a dragon to prove his warrior mettle.

    Stream onParamount+PeacockNetflix

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  7. 6. GOAT2026

    Film · 1h 40mAnimation, Comedy, Family★ 8.0

    A small goat with big dreams gets a once-in-a-lifetime shot to join the pros and play roarball, a high-intensity, co-ed, full-contact sport dominated by the fastest, fiercest animals in the world.

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  8. 7. Counterattack2025

    Film · 1h 25mAction, Adventure, Thriller★ 8.3

    When a hostage rescue mission creates a new enemy, Capt. Guerrero and his elite soldiers must face an ambush by a criminal group.

    Stream onNetflixRoku Channel (free)

  9. 8. The Texas Chain Saw Massacre1974

    Film · 1h 23mHorror★ 7.3

    Five friends head out to rural Texas to visit the grave of a grandfather. On the way, they stumble across what appears to be a deserted house, only to discover something sinister within. Something armed with a chainsaw.

    Stream onNetflixPrime VideoPeacockPhilo+7

  10. 9. Loving Vincent2017

    Film · 1h 35mAnimation, Drama, History★ 8.0

    A young man arrives at the last hometown of painter Vincent van Gogh to deliver the troubled artist's final letter and ends up investigating his final days there.

    Stream onNetflixKanopy (free)Hoopla (free)

  11. 10. On My Skin2018

    Film · 1h 40mDrama★ 8.0

    The incredible true story behind the most controversial Italian court cases in recent years. Stefano Cucchi was arrested for a minor crime and mysteriously found dead during his detention. In one week's time, a family is changed forever.

    Stream onNetflixKanopy (free)

  12. 11. Apex2026

    Film · 1h 36mAction, Thriller★ 6.9

    A grieving woman pushing her limits on a solo adventure in the Australian wild is ensnared in a twisted game with a cunning killer who thinks she's prey.

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  13. 12. Surviving Hurricane Otis2026

    Film · 1h 37mDrama★ 7.5

    Two estranged brothers struggle to survive Hurricane Otis in Acapulco, where their bond and courage turn adversity into hope.

    Stream onNetflix

  14. 13. Ready or Not2019

    Film · 1h 36mHorror, Comedy★ 7.1

    A young bride's wedding night turns into her worst nightmare when her ridiculously rich in-laws force her to play a gruesome game of hide-and-seek.

    Stream onNetflixfuboTVYouTube TVFXNow

  15. 14. Karate Kid: Legends2025

    Film · 1h 34mAction, Adventure, Drama★ 7.0

    After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother.

    Stream onNetflix

  16. 15. Bo Burnham: Inside2021

    Film · 1h 28mComedy★ 8.0

    Stuck in COVID-19 lockdown, US comedian and musician Bo Burnham attempts to stay sane and happy by writing, shooting and performing a one-man comedy special.

    Stream onNetflix

  17. 16. Ice Age2002

    Film · 1h 21mAnimation, Comedy, Family★ 7.4

    Manny the mammoth, Sid the loquacious sloth, and Diego the sabre-toothed tiger go on a comical quest to return a human baby back to his father, across a world on the brink of an ice age.

    Stream onNetflixDisney+fuboTV

  18. 17. The Bad Guys2022

    Film · 1h 40mAction, Adventure, Animation★ 7.5

    When the Bad Guys, a crew of criminal animals, are finally caught after years of heists and being the world’s most-wanted villains, Mr. Wolf brokers a deal to save them all from prison.

    Stream onNetflix

  19. 18. Wish Dragon2021

    Film · 1h 39mAnimation, Family, Comedy★ 7.8

    Determined teen Din is longing to reconnect with his childhood best friend when he meets a wish-granting dragon who shows him the magic of possibilities.

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  20. 19. Elize: Shadows of a Woman2026

    Film · 1h 33mThriller, Crime, Drama★ 7.4

    In this retelling of a real case, a former escort discovers her wealthy husband's infidelity and struggles to cope as betrayal poisons their marriage.

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  21. 20. Bo Burnham: Make Happy2016

    Film · 1h 0mComedy, Music★ 8.0

    Combining his trademark wit and self-deprecating humor with original music, Bo Burnham offers up his unique twist on life in this stand-up special about life, death, sexuality, hypocrisy, mental illness and Pringles cans.

    Stream onNetflix

  22. 21. Ricky Gervais: Humanity2018

    Film · 1h 19mComedy★ 7.6

    In his first special in seven years, Ricky Gervais slings his trademark snark at celebrity, mortality and a society that takes everything personally.

    Stream onNetflix

  23. 22. Minions: The Rise of Gru2022

    Film · 1h 27mAnimation, Comedy, Crime★ 7.3

    A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them, with the backup of his followers, the Minions.

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  24. 23. John Mulaney: Kid Gorgeous at Radio City2018

    Film · 1h 5mComedy, TV Movie★ 7.9

    John Mulaney relays stories from his childhood and "SNL," eviscerates the value of college and laments getting older in this electric comedy special.

    Stream onNetflix

  25. 24. Hannah Gadsby: Nanette2018

    Film · 1h 9mComedy★ 7.9

    The Australian comedian Hannah Gadsby is taking an anti-comedy stance in her newest special.

    Stream onNetflix

Questions

What are the best films under 100 minutes on Netflix right now?
In the United States, as of November 12, 2026: Facing El Chapo (2026), rated 8.7 out of 10 on TMDB, then Stand by Me and Klaus.
How is this list made?
Watchwalla asks TMDB for everything of this kind that streams in your country today, ranks it by rating (pulled toward the middle until enough people have rated a title), with a nudge for what's new and what people are watching now, and refreshes the list every day. Streaming availability comes from JustWatch, through TMDB.
Can it pick something for me?
Yes. The picker at watchwalla.com/tonight asks who's watching, how much time you have and what you're in the mood for, and gives three picks streaming where you are. Sign in and every title also gets a match score for your own taste.

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