Though there is some debate, in the film world, a feature movie is a full length film that is at least 40 minutes long. You may have not even realized it but some of your favorite movies may be feature films. Here are the 10 shortest feature movies ever made.
10. Modern Times (1936)
Modern Times is a classic Charlie Chaplin movie about a man who struggles to live in modern industrialized society with the help of a young homeless woman.
As Chaplin’s final silent film, Modern Times is known to be one of the best films ever made. At 87 minutes long, Modern Times is one of the shortest feature movies ever made.
9. The Iron Giant (1999)
The Iron Giant is about a young boy who befriends a giant robot from outer space that a government agent wants to destroy.
This endearing, comical, and heartfelt animated film has captured the hearts of viewers of all ages. At 86 minutes long, The Iron Giant is one of the shortest feature movies out there.
8. My Neighbor Totoro (1988)
My Neighbor Totoro is an animated film about two girls who move to the country to be near their sick mother. They then have adventures with the forest spirits who inhabit the area around them.
This animated film is one of the shortest feature movies at 86 minutes long. With lovable characters, a fantastical world, and a simple plot, this is a fan favorite feature film.
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7. Persona (1966)
Persona is a 1966 Ingmar Bergman film about a nurse who is put in charge of caring for a mute actress and finds that their personalities start to merge together.
This thriller film can be a bit complex to understand so it makes sense that it is only 83 minutes long, you can rewatch it to fully comprehend the plot.
6. The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928)
The Passion of Joan of Arc takes place in 1431 when Joan of Arc is put on trial for charges of heresy. The jurists try to force Joan to renounce her claims of holy visions.
Not only is The Passion of Joan of Arc an instrumental movie in film history, but it also depicts an instrumental moment in the history of humanity. At 82 minutes, The Passion of Joan of Arc is one of the shortest feature films ever made.
5. Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story is a classic Disney Pixar film about a cowboy doll who finds himself jealous when his owner gets a new spaceman action figure.
Toy Story, beloved by all ages, is not only Pixar’s first film but one of its shortest feature movies at 81 minutes long.
4. Before Sunset (2004)
Before Sunset is a 2004 romance film about Jesse and Celine who re-encounter each other for the first time in 9 years during Jesse’s book tour in France.
This romantic and tender film, at 80 minutes long, is the shortest feature film ever made that is not silent.
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3. The General (1926)
The General is a 1926 silent film starring the legendary Buster Keaton. The film follows an engineer during the Civil War who must recapture his beloved car after it is seized by Union spies and return it through enemy lines.
This classic film is one of the first action movies in the history of the film world. At 79 minutes long, The General is one of the shortest feature movies ever made.
2. The Kid (1921)
The Kid is a classic Charlie Chaplin film about a man who cares for an abandoned child, but a series of events puts their relationship in jeopardy.
As one of Chaplin’s first feature films, it is also one of his shortest feature films at 53 minutes in length.
1. Sherlock Jr. (1924)
Sherlock Jr., once again starring Buster Keaton, is about a film projectionist who wishes to be a detective. He puts his skills, or lack thereof, to work when framed by his rival for stealing his girlfriend’s pocket watch.
As one of Buster Keaton’s most well-known movies, it is also the shortest feature movie ever made at only 45 minutes long.