Short and Sweet: 7 Must-See Movies Under 90 Minutes on Netflix, Prime Video, and More

Sometimes you want a complete cinematic experience without a huge time commitment. These movies, all clocking in at under 90 minutes, deliver compelling stories, strong performances, and a range of emotions from comedy to drama. Here's a list of some of the best:

* **Shiva Baby** (Amazon Prime Video): This 77-minute horror-comedy stars Rachel Sennott as Danielle, a young bisexual woman whose already chaotic life spins further out of control when she runs into both her sugar daddy and her ex-girlfriend at a Shiva, a Jewish mourning gathering.

* **Once** (Amazon Prime Video): This Oscar-winning Irish romantic musical drama, directed by John Carney, runs for 85 minutes. Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová star as Guy and Girl, respectively. Their shared love of music brings them together, and they begin recording a demo for the guy's girlfriend, who has moved to London. As they collaborate, their feelings for each other deepen, expressed through their songs.

* **The Squid and the Whale** (Amazon Prime Video): Noah Baumbach wrote and directed this 81-minute American independent comedy-drama. The film centers on the Berkman family as they navigate various life challenges. Brothers Walt (Jesse Eisenberg) and Frank Berkman (Owen Kline) attempt to sort out the problems created by their parents' impending divorce.

* **The Guilty** (Netflix): Jake Gyllenhaal stars as Joe Baylor, a troubled police detective, in this 90-minute thriller. He answers a call from a kidnapped woman, Emily Lighton (Riley Keough), which pulls him into a dangerous crime scene. A must-watch for fans of the thriller genre.

* **Before Sunset** (Amazon Prime Video): Richard Linklater directed this 80-minute American romantic drama from 2004. Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy star as Celine and Jesse, who first met in Vienna nine years prior. They reconnect while wandering through Paris, sparking curiosity about what might have happened if they had acted on their feelings sooner.

* **Blue Jay** (Netflix): This 80-minute romantic drama, directed by Alex Lehmann, tells the story of former high school sweethearts Jim (Mark Duplass) and Amanda (Sarah Paulson). After 20 years apart, they unexpectedly reunite at a grocery store in their hometown. They spend quality time together, revisiting old fantasies and confronting their lingering feelings.

* **Locke** (Amazon Prime Video): This 85-minute psychological drama centers on Ivan Locke, a successful construction manager played by Tom Hardy. His life takes an unexpected turn when he receives a phone call from a woman with whom he had a one-night stand, who is now in labor.