Find a great short movie to watch tonight (under 90 minutes)
Short on time? Matinee helps you find excellent movies under 90 minutes for weeknight watching — filtered by streaming service and your taste.
Why deciding is harder than it should be
Weeknights don't always have time for a three-hour epic. Matinee lets you filter your watchlist by runtime so you only see movies that fit your available time. There are hundreds of excellent films under 90 minutes — tight stories, no filler, and you're done before midnight.
Who this is for
Anyone who wants a full movie experience on a weeknight without committing to something over two hours.
How Matinee helps
Matinee's runtime filter lets you instantly see which of your saved titles fit within a given time window — so you never commit to something you can't finish.
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Find tonight's pick in Matinee
Build your watchlist, filter by streaming service, and let Matinee help you choose. Free on iOS and Android.
Frequently Asked Questions
Excellent movies under 90 minutes include Run Lola Run, Before Sunrise, Moonrise Kingdom, A Ghost Story, and many classic films. Matinee lets you filter your entire watchlist by runtime to find the best short pick for tonight.
Yes — many acclaimed films are under 90 minutes. Horror films especially tend to be tight and efficient. Thrillers and comedies also often clock in under the 90-minute mark without losing impact.
In Matinee, you can filter your watchlist and discovery by runtime. Set a maximum runtime and Matinee shows only titles that fit your available time.