A Glean movie guide
Under 90 Minutes: The Perfect Bedtime Watch
Short runtimes, big impact.
Concise, captivating films that won't keep you up past your bedtime.
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The movie list
- 01
Petite Maman
A quiet, magical-realist drama that feels like a gentle, atmospheric lullaby.
After the death of her beloved grandmother, eight-year-old Nelly meets a strangely familiar girl her own age in the woods. Instantly forming a connection with this mysterious new friend, Nelly embarks on a fantastical journey of discovery which helps her come to terms with this newfound loss.
- 02
My Neighbor Totoro
The ultimate cozy watch, following two sisters and the friendly spirits of the countryside.
Two sisters move to the country with their father in order to be closer to their hospitalized mother, and discover the surrounding trees are inhabited by Totoros, magical spirits of the forest. When the youngest runs away from home, the older sister seeks help from the spirits to find her.
- 03
Before Sunset
An intimate, dialogue-heavy romance that captures a fleeting reunion in near real-time.
Nine years later, Jesse travels across Europe giving readings from a book he wrote about the night he spent in Vienna with Celine. After his reading in Paris, Celine finds him, and they spend part of the day together before Jesse has to again leave for a flight. They are both in relationships now, and Jesse has a son, but as their strong feelings for each other start to return, both confess a longing for more.
- 04
Fantastic Mr. Fox
A visually stunning and witty adventure with a brisk, satisfying pace and unique style.
The Fantastic Mr. Fox, bored with his current life, plans a heist against the three local farmers. The farmers, tired of sharing their chickens with the sly fox, seek revenge against him and his family.
- 05
What We Do in the Shadows
A hilarious mockumentary about vampire roommates that is easy to jump into and enjoy.
Vampire housemates try to cope with the complexities of modern life and show a newly turned hipster some of the perks of being undead.
- 06
Palm Springs
A clever, lighthearted time-loop comedy that keeps things moving at a rapid clip.
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.
- 07
The Nightmare Before Christmas
A visually inventive musical that is as charming as it is concise.
Tired of scaring humans every October 31 with the same old bag of tricks, Jack Skellington, the spindly king of Halloween Town, kidnaps Santa Claus and plans to deliver shrunken heads and other ghoulish gifts to children on Christmas morning. But as Christmas approaches, Jack's rag-doll girlfriend, Sally, tries to foil his misguided plans.
- 08
Safety Not Guaranteed
A charming indie dramedy with a touch of sci-fi mystery and a lot of heart.
Three magazine employees head out on an assignment to interview a guy who placed a classified ad seeking a companion for time travel.
- 09
Ghost in the Shell
An atmospheric and philosophical sci-fi classic with a lean, focused runtime.
In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as 'The Puppetmaster' begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in to investigate and stop the Puppetmaster.
- 10
The Iron Giant
A beautifully animated tale of friendship that delivers a powerful emotional arc in under 90 minutes.
In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by unselfishly saving people from their own fears and prejudices.