A Glean movie guide
Short & Sharp
Maximum impact, minimum runtime.
Great movies that respect your time, all under two hours.
Handpicked for this guide
The movie list
- 01
Run Lola Run
A pulse-pounding, high-energy thriller that makes every second count.
Lola receives a phone call from her boyfriend Manni. He lost 100,000 DM in a subway train that belongs to a very bad guy. She has 20 minutes to raise this amount and meet Manni. Otherwise, he will rob a store to get the money. Three different alternatives may happen depending on some minor event along Lola's run.
- 02
Palm Springs
A clever, modern take on the time-loop genre that is as funny as it is efficient.
When carefree Nyles and reluctant maid of honor Sarah have a chance encounter at a Palm Springs wedding, things get complicated when they find themselves unable to escape the venue, themselves, or each other.
- 03
Before Sunrise
An intimate, beautifully written portrait of two strangers connecting over a single night in Vienna.
An unexpected meeting on a train leads two travelers to spend an evening wandering through Vienna. As the night unfolds, they share stories and conversations about life and love, exploring new ideas while a quiet intimacy grows between them, knowing it may be their only night together.
- 04
What We Do in the Shadows
This hilarious mockumentary finds endless humor in the mundane lives of ancient vampires.
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
- 05
Lady Bird
A sharp, heartfelt coming-of-age story that perfectly captures the turbulence of growing up.
Lady Bird McPherson, a strong willed, deeply opinionated, artistic 17 year old comes of age in Sacramento. Her relationship with her mother and her upbringing are questioned and tested as she plans to head off to college.
- 06
Stand by Me
A quintessential coming-of-age journey that explores the deep bonds of childhood friendship.
After learning that a boy their age has been accidentally killed near their rural homes, four boys decide to go see the body. Gordie, Vern, Chris, and Teddy encounter a mean junk man and a marsh full of leeches, but they also learn more about one another and their very different home lives. Just a lark at first, the boys' adventure evolves into a defining event in their lives.
- 07
Frances Ha
A charming and authentic look at navigating the messy, uncertain transition into adulthood.
An aspiring dancer moves to New York City and becomes caught up in a whirlwind of flighty fair-weather friends, diminishing fortunes and career setbacks.
- 08
Following
Christopher Nolan’s lean, gripping directorial debut proves that a great mystery doesn't need a long runtime.
Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent entertainment that becomes dangerous when he crosses paths with a mysterious character.
- 09
Toy Story
A timeless, perfectly paced adventure that redefined animation for all ages.
Led by Woody, Andy's toys live happily in his room until Andy's birthday brings Buzz Lightyear onto the scene. Afraid of losing his place in Andy's heart, Woody plots against Buzz. But when circumstances separate Buzz and Woody from their owner, the duo eventually learns to put aside their differences.