Best American short movies
A curated collection of popular short movies from United States.
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" (2012)
Maggie Simpson in "The Longest Daycare" (2012)
Maggie must navigate an eventful first day in daycare. At the Ayn Rand School for Tots, Maggie is diagnosed with average intelligence. Barred from the gifted children, she longs to escape from her glue-guzzling classmates. But when a lonely caterpillar befriends her, she makes it her mission to save it from a ruthless butterfly smashing toddler.
Madly Madagascar (2013)
Madly Madagascar (2013)
Your favorite Madagascar pals are back in an all-new adventure! Alex's favorite holiday, Valentine's Day, brings hilarious surprises and excitement for the entire gang. Melman plans a big surprise for Gloria, Marty tries to impress a new friend and everyone wants to get their hands on King Julien's love potion. You'll fall in LOVE with Madly Madagascar!
I'm Here (2010)
I'm Here (2010)
A library assistant plods through an ordinary life in LA until a chance meeting opens his eyes to the power of creativity and ultimately, love. When this new life and love begin to fall apart, he discovers he has a lot to give. This short film proves that ordinary is no place to be.
The Haunted House (1921)
The Haunted House (1921)
A bank teller who becomes involved with a hold-up, counterfeiters and a theatrical troupe posing as spooks in a haunted house.
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 4 (2015)
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared 4 (2015)
The fourth instalment in the surreal Don’t Hug Me I’m Scared videos in which the three returning characters enter a sinister digital world through their computer.
The Pawnshop (1916)
The Pawnshop (1916)
A pawnbroker's assistant deals with his grumpy boss, his annoying co-worker and some eccentric customers as he flirts with the pawnbroker's daughter, until a perfidious crook with bad intentions arrives at the pawnshop.
Bird Karma (2018)
Bird Karma (2018)
A tale of a long-legged bird's journey of blissful joy, inescapable greed and the accidental discovery of the consequences when too much is not enough.
The ABCs of Book Banning (2024)
The ABCs of Book Banning (2024)
In recent years, more than 2,500 books have been removed from school districts around the US, labeled as banned, restricted, or challenged, and made unavailable to millions of students. By no accident, the themes targeted are the usual scapegoats of the American Right—LGBTQ+ issues, Black History, and women’s empowerment—impeding the power of future generations to develop their own thoughts and opinions on critical social issues. By weaving together a lyrical montage of young readers and authors, THE ABCs OF BOOK BANNING reveals the voices of the impacted parties, and inspires hope for the future through the profound insights of inquisitive youthful minds.
Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895)
Annabelle Serpentine Dance (1895)
In a long, diaphanous skirt, held out by her hands with arms extended, Broadway dancer Annabelle Moore performs. Her dance emphasizes the movement of the flowing cloth. She moves to her right and left across an unadorned stage. Many of the prints were distributed in hand-tinted color.
The Escape (2016)
The Escape (2016)
After the controversial disappearance of their Chief Medical Officer, a shadowy bio genetics company is under siege by the FBI for secretly cloning humans. Amidst the chaos, Molgen’s head mercenary Holt is sneaking out the last living clone, a young woman named Lily to a mysterious buyer. Holt has hired The Driver, accompanied by a heavily armed squadron of fellow Molgen mercenaries, to evade the authorities and deliver Lily and himself to the buyer. The journey takes an unexpected turn and Holt is forced to take matters into his own hands, as the driver once again demonstrates his mettle and extraordinary driving skills.
Cosmic Voyage (1996)
Cosmic Voyage (1996)
The Academy Award® nominee Cosmic Voyage combines live action with state-of-the-art computer-generated imagery to pinpoint where humans fit in our ever-expanding universe. Highlighting this journey is a "cosmic zoom" based on the powers of 10, extending from the Earth to the largest observable structures in the universe, and then back to the subnuclear realm.
Hansel and Gretel (1983)
Hansel and Gretel (1983)
Tim Burton's reimagined classic combines live action and stop motion, making for a creepy adventure into the woods. It is known for having aired only once on Disney Channel, on Halloween Night in 1983.
The Sixth Sense: The Actors (2000)
The Sixth Sense: The Actors (2000)
A brief feature that showcases various cast members discussing the film.
The Void (2016)
The Void (2016)
A man is alone in his apartment as an ominous hourglass runs out, and strange things start to happen.
The Candidate (2011)
Garfield's Babes and Bullets (1989)
Garfield's Babes and Bullets (1989)
Garfield the cat daydreams that he's an old-time private detective.
Predestination (2013)
Predestination (2013)
An angsty, introspective short with unorthodox visual style, Predestination takes us on a journey of self-awareness as a disillusioned philanderer deconstructs his life. Haunting and cerebral, Predestination will leave you wondering if we as human beings are really as free as we think.
The Art of Self Defense (1941)
The Art of Self Defense (1941)
Goofy takes a lighthearted look at self defense through the ages: cavemen, knights, the age of chivalry, and finally boxing.
Witch's Cradle (1944)
Witch's Cradle (1944)
The surrealist film shows repetitive imagery involving a string fashioned in a bizarre, almost spiderweb-like pattern over the hands of several individuals, most notably an unnamed young woman and an elderly gentleman. The film also shows a shadowy darkness and people filmed at odd angles, an exposed human heart, and other occult symbols and ritualistic imagery which evokes an unsettling and dream-like aura. Considered an unfinished film.
Terminal Bar - The Garbage Can (2012)
Terminal Bar - The Garbage Can (2012)
Fourth short film in Stefan Nadelman's look at the time his father spent at The Terminal Bar in NYC. This time Nadelman shows the pictures he took of the garbage can directly outside which serves as yet another portal into the streets at that time.
Pretty Little Miss (2016)
Pretty Little Miss (2016)
What happens when a serial killer who kills hitchhikers picks up a serial killer who kills the people who pick her up?
By Modern Measure (2006)
By Modern Measure (2006)
As part of an ongoing, unaired, TV Series (By Modern Measure), an amateur French sociologist presents his observations on a day in the life to two young Americans who meet by chance outside a Taco Bell on October 08, 2006
Season's Greetings (1996)
Season's Greetings (1996)
This animated twist on Halloween memories involves the traumatic theft of a candy bag on Halloween night.
My Butt Has a Fever (2022)
My Butt Has a Fever (2022)
At the school talent show, Tina, Gene, and Louise sing a song titled "My Butt Has a Fever," much to Mr. Frond’s dismay.
PooP (2004)
PooP (2004)
The perfect 'formula' film. Catchy title, hot chick, fast car, huge dilemma, with a 'twist' at the end. The perfect example of how to 'get the butts in the seats." And what else really matters anyway?
The Purge: 2024 (2017)
The Purge: 2024 (2017)
As the final hours of the annual Purge play out, a group of misfits circle around their white collar target. Unexpectedly, he puts up a fight.
Gone West (2023)
Where the Wild Things Are (1975)
Where the Wild Things Are (1975)
A young boy named Max who, after dressing in his wolf costume, wreaks such havoc through his household that he is sent to bed without his supper. Max's bedroom undergoes a mysterious transformation into a jungle environment, and he winds up sailing to an island inhabited by malicious beasts known as the "Wild Things." After successfully intimidating the creatures, Max is hailed as the king of the Wild Things and enjoys a playful romp with his subjects. However, he starts to feel lonely and decides to return home, to the Wild Things' dismay. Upon returning to his bedroom, Max discovers a hot supper waiting for him.
