Modern-day shorts released with theatrical films
by gromit82 | created - 26 Apr 2015 | updated - 1 month ago | PublicThis is a list of short films from the modern era (that is, since 1970) which received theatrical release in the United States accompanying feature films. 1970 is the starting date for this list because most of the major studios had ceased to regularly release shorts with their features by then.
Some of them were released to DVD with the features as well, but not necessarily all of them.
This list is an ongoing project and is not complete. In particular, both Universal and United Artists continued to release animated theatrical shorts during the 1970s but, as far as I know, they were not paired for distribution with specific features as the shorts on this list were. At this time I am only covering U.S. releases; coverage of international releases would require significant additional research.
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1. The Magic of Walt Disney World (1972)
29 min | Documentary, Short, Family
A look at the many attractions, resort hotels, and other amusements at Walt Disney World in its first year of operation.
Director: Tom Leetch | Stars: Steve Forrest, Royal Dano, Peter Renaday, Tex Ritter
Votes: 30
Released theatrically with Snowball Express (1972).
Released theatrically with Yessongs (1975).
3. Winnie the Pooh and Tigger Too (1974)
25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Rabbit is tired of Tigger always bouncing him, so he gets Pooh and Piglet together to come up with an idea to get the bounce out of Tigger. Rabbit suggests they take him into the middle of ... See full summary »
Directors: John Lounsbery, Wolfgang Reitherman | Stars: Sebastian Cabot, Dori Whitaker, Paul Winchell, Sterling Holloway
Votes: 2,301
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with The Island at the Top of the World (1974).
4. Benji's Life Story (1976)
G | 17 min | Documentary, Short
A short documentary about Benji the dog released to accompany the theatrical release of the movie Hawmps! (1976) in 1976.
Director: Richard Baker | Stars: Joe Camp, Paul Henning, Frank Inn
Released theatrically with Hawmps! (1976).
5. The Small One (1978)
26 min | Animation, Short, Family
A young Judean boy tries to sell his beloved old donkey to someone who would care for him as much as he does.
Director: Don Bluth | Stars: Sean Marshall, William Woodson, Olan Soule, Hal Smith
Votes: 1,205
Released theatrically with the 1978 re-issue of Pinocchio (1940) and with the 1982 re-issue of Peter Pan (1953).
6. Once Upon a Mouse (1981)
F | 27 min | Short, Family, Animation
Once Upon A Mouse: 20 minute chronological retrospective of the works of Walt Disney. Played before the re-release of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs in 1981. Directed by Ken Rudolph (Kenimation Prod.) Cameraman, Raymond Wojdynski.
Directors: Jerry Kramer, Gary Rocklen | Stars: Hans Conried, Walt Disney, Betty Lou Gerson, Aurora Miranda
Votes: 30
Released theatrically with The Fox and the Hound (1981).
7. Winnie the Pooh and a Day for Eeyore (1983)
25 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Winnie the Pooh and friends decide to throw a birthday celebration for gloomy, old Eeyore.
Director: Rick Reinert | Stars: Hal Smith, Ralph Wright, Laurie Main, John Fiedler
Votes: 1,714
Released theatrically with the 1983 re-issue of The Sword in the Stone (1963).
8. Mickey's Christmas Carol (1983)
G | 26 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The classic Disney animated characters play the roles in this animated retelling of the Charles Dickens masterpiece.
Director: Burny Mattinson | Stars: Alan Young, Wayne Allwine, Hal Smith, Will Ryan
Votes: 9,684 | Gross: $21.00M
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with the 1983 re-issue of The Rescuers (1977).
9. Le livre de Marie (1985)
28 min | Short, Drama
Marie, eleven years old, is experiencing difficult times. Her parents will separate. The perception of her universe is profoundly disturbed. This exacting portrait of a child immerses in ... See full summary »
Director: Anne-Marie Miéville | Stars: Bruno Cremer, Aurore Clément, Rebecca Hampton, Copi
Votes: 461
Released theatrically with Je vous salue, Marie (1985).
10. Luxo Jr. (1986)
2 min | Animation, Short, Family
A larger lamp watches while a smaller, younger lamp plays exuberantly with a ball but doesn't pick up the knack of correct handling.
Director: John Lasseter
Votes: 12,635
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Toy Story 2 (1999).
11. Tummy Trouble (1989)
7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Baby Herman swallows his rattle, and Roger has to take him to the hospital to get it out.
Directors: Frank Marshall, Rob Minkoff | Stars: Charles Fleischer, April Winchell, Lou Hirsch, Corey Burton
Votes: 1,377
Released theatrically with Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989).
12. Knick Knack (1989)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A snow globe snowman wants to join the other travel souvenirs in a hot party, but the glass dome that surrounds him gets in his way, despite all his efforts.
Director: John Lasseter
Votes: 12,740
Released theatrically with Finding Nemo (2003).
13. Roller Coaster Rabbit (1990)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Roger Rabbit struggles to keep wandering Baby Herman safe in an amusement park where the usual havoc ensues.
Directors: Frank Marshall, Rob Minkoff | Stars: Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner, April Winchell, Lou Hirsch
Votes: 1,097
Released theatrically with Dick Tracy (1990).
14. The Prince and the Pauper (1990)
25 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A poor boy and a prince exchange identities and lives while the villainous Captain of the Guard plots to take advantage of this.
Director: George Scribner | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Bill Farmer, Arthur Burghardt, Tony Anselmo
Votes: 2,848
Released theatrically with The Rescuers Down Under (1990).
15. Box-Office Bunny (1990)
5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Bugs Bunny partakes of the multiplex cinema that has been instantly built over his hole over the objection of usher Elmer Fudd.
Director: Darrell Van Citters | Stars: Jeff Bergman, Greg Berg, Jim Cummings, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 315
Released theatrically in 1991 with The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter (1990).
16. Petal to the Metal (1992)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A delivery cat struggles against time to meet a five minute deadline.
Director: David Block | Stars: Jeff Bennett, Rodger Bumpass, Nancy Cartwright, Jim Cummings
Votes: 16
Released theatrically with 3 Ninjas (1992).
17. Off His Rockers (1992)
5 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
The story of an old fashioned rocking horse who tries to regain the affection of a boy whose attention has turned to video games.
Director: Barry Cook
Votes: 74
Released theatrically with Honey, I Blew Up the Kid (1992)].
18. The Itsy Bitsy Spider (1992)
7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
During a piano lesson, a music teacher discovers a harmless spider, so she calls in The Exterminator.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Stars: Jim Carrey, Andrea Martin, Thora Birch, Frank Welker
Votes: 317
Released theatrically with Bébé's Kids (1992).
19. Trail Mix-Up (1993)
8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
During a picnic, Baby Herman follows a beaver into a perilous sawmill - with Roger Rabbit in frantic pursuit.
Director: Barry Cook | Stars: Charles Fleischer, Kathleen Turner, April Winchell, Lou Hirsch
Votes: 794
Released theatrically with A Far Off Place (1993).
20. I'm Mad (1994)
5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Warner Brothers, Yakko and Wakko, and their sister Dot star in their first theater short. Yakko and Dot are constantly bickering while Wakko is complaining during a car ride with their ... See full summary »
Directors: Rich Arons, Dave Marshall, Audu Paden | Stars: Rob Paulsen, Jess Harnell, Tress MacNeille
Votes: 155
Released theatrically with Thumbelina (1994).
21. Chariots of Fur (1994)
6 min | Family, Animation, Comedy
Chariots of Fur is a seven-minute Looney Tunes short released in 1994 by Warner Bros. It features Wile E. Coyote and the Road Runner and was directed by Chuck Jones, who introduced the pair... See full summary »
Director: Chuck Jones | Star: Paul Julian
Votes: 302
Released theatrically with Ri¢hie Ri¢h (1994).
22. Runaway Brain (1995)
7 min | Animation, Short, Action
In an attempt to convince Minnie that he hasn't forgotten to buy her an anniversary present, Mickey Mouse ends up promising to take her to Hawaii. Funds being short, he applies for a job as... See full summary »
Director: Chris Bailey | Stars: Wayne Allwine, Russi Taylor, Kelsey Grammer, Jim Cummings
Votes: 885
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with A Kid in King Arthur's Court (1995).
23. Playing the Part (1995)
38 min | Short
This angst-ridden yet humorous portrait of the filmmaker's efforts to confront her family redefines the coming of age story in the form of a hilarious documentary.
Director: Mitch McCabe | Star: Mitch McCabe
Votes: 21
Released theatrically with Only the Brave (1994) in 1995.
24. Geri's Game (1997)
4 min | Animation, Short, Family
Geri sets up a chess game to play his greatest opponent - himself.
Director: Jan Pinkava | Star: Bob Peterson
Votes: 22,094
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with A Bug's Life (1998).
25. For the Birds (2000)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.
Director: Ralph Eggleston | Star: Ralph Eggleston
Votes: 28,373
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Monsters, Inc. (2001).
26. Boundin' (2003)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A sheep dances proudly in his southwestern landscape, until one day his wool is sheared and he is left naked. He's depressed and shy, until a cheerful jackalope comes along and shows him how to leap proudly and not to be ashamed.
Directors: Bud Luckey, Roger Gould | Star: Bud Luckey
Votes: 12,489
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with The Incredibles (2004).
27. One Man Band (2005)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two buskers engage in a petty feud over a child's donation.
Directors: Mark Andrews, Andrew Jimenez
Votes: 14,357
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Cars (2006).
28. Lifted (2006)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A teenage alien is trying to abduct a sleeping human, but doesn't know which switch to use.
Director: Gary Rydstrom
Votes: 17,466
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Ratatouille (2007).
29. Presto (2008)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A stage magician's rabbit gets into a magical onstage brawl against his neglectful guardian with two magic hats.
Director: Doug Sweetland | Star: Doug Sweetland
Votes: 22,106
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with WALL·E (2008).
30. Partly Cloudy (2009)
6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Babies both human and beast are created up in the stratosphere, by the clouds themselves. One cloud specializes in "dangerous" babies, creating a challenge for his loyal stork that has to deliver them.
Director: Peter Sohn | Stars: Tony Fucile, Lori Richardson
Votes: 19,499
Released theatrically with Up (2009).
31. Day & Night (2010)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The personifications of daytime and nighttime learn to get along.
Director: Teddy Newton | Star: Wayne Dyer
Votes: 16,332
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Toy Story 3 (2010).
32. Hawaiian Vacation (2011)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.
Director: Gary Rydstrom | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 7,364
Released theatrically with Cars 2 (2011).
33. Small Fry (2011)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A fast food restaurant mini variant of Buzz forcibly switches places with the real Buzz and his friends have to deal with the obnoxious impostor.
Directors: Angus MacLane, Dylan Brown | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Wallace Shawn, Joan Cusack
Votes: 5,537
Released theatrically with The Muppets (2011).
34. Partysaurus Rex (2012)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends.
Directors: Mark A. Walsh, Dylan Brown | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Wallace Shawn, Corey Burton
Votes: 5,704
Released theatrically with the 2012 3D re-issue of Finding Nemo (2003).
35. La Luna (2011)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
A young boy helps his father and grandfather harvest stars from the moon.
Director: Enrico Casarosa | Stars: Tony Fucile, Krista Sheffler, Phil Sheridan
Votes: 12,741
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Brave (2012).
36. The Blue Umbrella (2013)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
Amidst the rain in a singing city, two umbrellas - one blue, one not - fall eternally in love.
Director: Saschka Unseld | Star: Sarah Jaffe
Votes: 8,519
Released theatrically with Monsters University (2013).
37. Party Central (2014)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
With a little trickery, Mike and Sulley help their social outcast friends at Monsters University have the best frat party ever.
Director: Kelsey Mann | Stars: Lori Alan, Carlos Alazraqui, Billy Crystal, Charlie Day
Votes: 1,631
Released theatrically with Muppets Most Wanted (2014).
38. Frozen Fever (2015)
G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
On Anna's birthday, Elsa and Kristoff are determined to give her the best celebration ever, but Elsa's icy powers may put more than just the party at risk.
Directors: Chris Buck, Jennifer Lee | Stars: Kristen Bell, Idina Menzel, Jonathan Groff, Josh Gad
Votes: 13,825
Released theatrically with Cinderella (2015).
39. Feast (I) (2014)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The love life of a man as told through the meals he gives his adopted dog, Winston.
Director: Patrick Osborne | Stars: Stephen Apostolina, Kirk Baily, Ben Bledsoe, David Cowgill
Votes: 21,718
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Big Hero 6 (2014).
40. Get a Horse! (2013)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Mickey, Minnie, Horace Horsecollar, and Clarabelle Cow go on a musical wagon ride until Peg-Leg Pete tries to run them off the road.
Director: Lauren MacMullan | Stars: Walt Disney, Marcellite Garner, Russi Taylor, Billy Bletcher
Votes: 4,464
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Frozen (2013).
41. Paperman (2012)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
An office worker meets the girl of his dreams and uses a fleet of paper airplanes to get her attention.
Director: John Kahrs | Stars: John Kahrs, Kari Wahlgren, Jack Goldenberg, Jeff Turley
Votes: 30,747
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Wreck-It Ralph (2012).
42. Tangled Ever After (2012)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Action
Rapunzel and Flynn Rider have their wedding, but Pascal and Maximus must recover the rings they lose in mid-ceremony.
Directors: Nathan Greno, Byron Howard | Stars: Mandy Moore, Zachary Levi, Alan Dale, Paul F. Tompkins
Votes: 15,819
Released theatrically with the 2012 3D re-issue of Beauty and the Beast (1991).
43. The Ballad of Nessie (2011)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A humorous animated poem of how a gentle displaced Scottish monster created Loch Ness.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Billy Connolly, Kevin Deters
Votes: 1,576
Released theatrically with Winnie the Pooh (2011).
44. How to Hook Up Your Home Theater (2007)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Goofy tries to set up his new home theater in time for the big game, with disastrous results.
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Corey Burton, Bill Farmer
Votes: 1,958
Released theatrically with National Treasure: Book of Secrets (2007).
45. Carrotblanca (1995)
G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A spoof of the classic film Casablanca (1942), starring Warner Bros.' Looney Tunes characters.
Director: Douglas McCarthy | Stars: Joe Alaskey, Bob Bergen, Greg Burson, Maurice LaMarche
Votes: 952
Released theatrically with The Amazing Panda Adventure (1995).
46. Superior Duck (1996)
5 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Daffy is supposedly a super hero and tries to show off his "super powers."
Director: Chuck Jones | Stars: Frank Gorshin, Thurl Ravenscroft, Eric Goldberg, Jim Cummings
Votes: 217
Released theatrically with Carpool (1996).
47. Pullet Surprise (1997)
7 min | Animation, Family, Comedy
Pete Puma is trying to raid the henhouse Foghorn Leghorn is guarding; Foggy decides to have some fun with Pete. He tells Pete what he really wants is a Venezuelan Racing Chicken which has ... See full summary »
Director: Darrell Van Citters | Stars: Frank Gorshin, Stan Freberg
Votes: 79
Released theatrically with Cats Don't Dance (1997).
48. Coyote Falls (2010)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Wile E. Coyote incorporates a bungee cord into his plans to catch the Road Runner.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Star: Paul Julian
Votes: 502
Released theatrically with Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010).
49. Fur of Flying (2010)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Wile E. Coyote intends to catch Road Runner while avoiding heat-seeking missiles using a makeshift copter-helmet.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Star: Paul Julian
Votes: 348
Released theatrically with Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole (2010).
50. Rabid Rider (2010)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Wile E. Coyote once again tries to ensnare his long-time adversary, the Road Runner. In this short, Wile devises various attempts of capture with the aid of a Sedway, better known in the WC/RR world as the Hyper-Sonic Transporter by ACME.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Star: Paul Julian
Votes: 211
Released theatrically with Yogi Bear (2010).
51. I Tawt I Taw a Puddy Tat (2011)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In this musical short Sylvester tries to eat tweety but this time they both sing throughout the entire film. the voices were recorded in 1950, 61 years before the release of this short.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Stars: Mel Blanc, June Foray
Votes: 301
Released theatrically with Happy Feet Two (2011).
52. Daffy's Rhapsody (2012)
PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When Daffy Duck tries to express his life about being constantly hunted down through a performance, Elmer Fudd can't help but use this as an opportunity to finally successfully hunt Daffy.
Director: Matthew O'Callaghan | Stars: Mel Blanc, Billy West
Votes: 167
Released theatrically with Journey 2: The Mysterious Island (2012).
53. A Conversation with Ken Kesey (1995)
PG-13 | 8 min | Short
Writer Ken Kesey discusses life, his work, and the 1960s in an interview conducted on his Oregon ranch.
Director: Paul Chart | Star: Ken Kesey
Votes: 8
Released theatrically with Tie-died: Rock 'n Roll's Most Deadicated Fans (1995).
54. Driving Mr. Pink (1995)
11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Directors: Charles Grosvenor, Byron Vaughns | Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Matt Frewer
Votes: 10
Released theatrically with The Pebble and the Penguin (1995).
55.
Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2014)
Episode:
Tokyo Mater
(2010)
7 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, "Dragon" Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become "Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters".
Directors: Rob Gibbs, John Lasseter, Victor Navone | Stars: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Michael Wallis, Mach Tony Kobayashi
Votes: 1,603
Released theatrically with Bolt (2008), but only starting in Bolt's fourth week of release.
56. The Chubbchubbs! (2002)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A janitor at an alien nightclub gets his wish to be a singer.
Director: Eric Armstrong | Stars: Brad Simonsen, Mortonette Jenkins, Jeff Wolverton, Peter Lurie
Votes: 3,776
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Men in Black II (2002) and with Stuart Little 2 (2002).
57. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up (2010)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Scrat's pursuit of his acorn causes the earth's land to split into different continents.
Directors: Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier | Stars: Chris Wedge, Simon Pegg, Jason Fricchione
Votes: 2,532
Released theatrically with Gulliver's Travels (2010).
58. Scrat's Continental Crack-Up: Part 2 (2011)
G | 3 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Amid the boundless ice-cold ocean, the fortunate survivor, Scrat, finally finds a tiny islet, willing to go to great lengths to get his precious acorns; however, all that glitters is not gold. Will Scrat ever learn?
Directors: Steve Martino, Mike Thurmeier | Stars: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Peter Dinklage
Votes: 1,833
Released theatrically with Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked (2011).
59. The Madagascar Penguins in a Christmas Caper (2005)
G | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The penguins of the Central Park Zoo have an adventure in the city on Christmas Eve.
Director: Gary Trousdale | Stars: Tom McGrath, Chris Miller, Christopher Knights, John DiMaggio
Votes: 5,912
Released theatrically with The Curse of the Were-Rabbit (2005).
60. Lorenzo (2004)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A gluttonous self-centered cat, Lorenzo, gets punished for his selfishness when his beautiful giant tail develops a personality of its own.
Director: Mike Gabriel
Votes: 1,440
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Raising Helen (2004).
61. Final Flight of the Osiris (2003)
14A | 9 min | Action, Animation, Sci-Fi
After discovering a force of machines on its way to Zion, the crew of the hovercraft Osiris attempts to warn the city by using the Matrix.
Director: Andrew R. Jones | Stars: Kevin Michael Richardson, Pamela Adlon, John DiMaggio, Tom Kenny
Votes: 6,851
Released theatrically with Dreamcatcher (2003).
62. Poketto monsutâ: Pikachû no natsu-yasumi (1998)
23 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Pikachu and the gang learn responsibility, team work as well as cooperation during their Summer vacation at Pokemon Island.
Directors: Kunihiko Yuyama, Michael Haigney | Stars: Ikue Ôtani, Satomi Kôrogi, Rikako Aikawa, Megumi Hayashibara
Votes: 545
Released theatrically with Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ - Myûtsû no gyakushû (1998) in 1999.
63. Poketto monsutâ: Pikachû tankentai (1999)
20 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Togepi leads Pikachu and friends on a wild adventure.
Directors: Michael Haigney, Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Ikue Ôtani, Rikako Aikawa, Madeleine Blaustein, Michael Haigney
Votes: 310
Released theatrically with Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ: Maboroshi no pokemon: Rugia bakutan (1999) in 2000.
64. Poketto monsutâ: Pichû to Pikachû (2000)
21 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Pikachu ends up going on a crazy adventure with some troublesome, but fun Pichu brothers.
Director: Kunihiko Yuyama | Stars: Rica Matsumoto, Ikue Ôtani, Satomi Kôrogi, Yumi Tôma
Votes: 257
Released theatrically with Gekijô-ban poketto monsutâ: Kesshô-tô no teiô (2000) in 2001.
65. Lava (2014)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
A story that takes place over millions of years and is inspired by the beauty of tropical islands and the allure of ocean volcanoes.
Director: James Ford Murphy | Stars: Napua Greig, Kuana Torres Kahele
Votes: 14,165
Released theatrically with Inside Out (2015).
66. Sanjay's Super Team (2015)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Action
Bored with his father's meditation, a young Indian boy daydreams of Hindu gods as superheroes.
Director: Sanjay Patel | Stars: Brent Schraff, Sunny Singh Attar, Arun Rao, Jaquelynn Herrera
Votes: 4,188
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with The Good Dinosaur (2015).
67. Cosmic Scrat-tastrophe (2015)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Because of his undying love for acorns, Scrat makes an astounding discovery that sends him deep into the black and endless space; however, his actions have consequences of cosmic proportions. Will he stay forever stranded in the void?
Directors: Mike Thurmeier, Galen T. Chu | Stars: Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, Chris Wedge
Votes: 2,739
Released theatrically with The Peanuts Movie (2015).
68. Stand by Me (1995)
3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
This is a musical short from Disney that features Timon and Pumbaa from The Lion King. Timon sings his own rendition of the hit song Stand By Me in the African fields. While he is singing, ... See full summary »
Director: Steve Moore | Stars: Kevin Schon, Ernie Sabella, Phillip Ingram
Votes: 235
Released theatrically with Tom and Huck (1995).
69. Fractured Fairy Tales: The Phox, the Box, & the Lox (1999)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In a town called Pudding on the Ritz, a sly fox attempts to trick a nitwit into opening a cursed treasure chest. However, the fox's trick comes back to bite him in the end.
Director: Steve Moore | Stars: Scott Weil, Keith Scott, Jeff Bennett, June Foray
Votes: 114
Released theatrically with Dudley Do-Right (1999).
70. Action League Now!!: Rock-A-Big-Baby (1997)
PG | 5 min | Comedy, Short, Animation
The Action League is up to their greatest challenge yet when a giant baby attacks the band KISS during one of their concerts.
Director: Tim Hill | Stars: Harry Connick Jr., Peter Criss, Ace Frehley, Jim Krenn
Votes: 83
Released theatrically with Good Burger (1997).
71. Piper (2016)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Family
A mother bird tries to teach her little one how to find food by herself. In the process, she encounters a traumatic experience that she must overcome in order to survive.
Director: Alan Barillaro
Votes: 24,488
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Finding Dory (2016).
72. Franz Kafka's It's a Wonderful Life (1993)
23 min | Short, Biography, Comedy
While trying to decide what Gregor Samsa wakes up as, Kafka's constantly being interrupted by knife-selling strangers, party noise, girls, fancy dress costumes, and other strange, dreamlike... See full summary »
Director: Peter Capaldi | Stars: Richard E. Grant, Crispin Letts, Ken Stott, Elaine Collins
Votes: 991
Oscar winner for Best Live Action Short.
Released theatrically with The Secret Adventures of Tom Thumb (1993) in 1994.
73. Inner Workings (2016)
6 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The heart and mind of an office worker clash over sticking to a safe routine of work and daring to try new experiences in life to enjoy.
Director: Leonardo Matsuda | Stars: Tucker Gilmore, Raymond S. Persi
Votes: 3,775
Released theatrically with Moana (2016).
74. The Master: A Lego Ninjago Short (2016)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Action
Short film depicting a battle between dojo Master Wu and an intrusive chicken.
Director: Jon Saunders | Stars: Justin Theroux, Abbi Jacobson, Jackie Chan
Votes: 309
Released theatrically with Storks (2016).
75. Lou (I) (2017)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A Pixar short about a lost-and-found box and the unseen monster within.
Director: Dave Mullins
Votes: 5,814
Oscar nominee for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Cars 3 (2017).
76. Puppy (I) (2017)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Trouble ensues at Hotel Transylvania when Dennis gets a new monster-sized pet.
Director: Genndy Tartakovsky | Stars: Adam Sandler, Selena Gomez, Andy Samberg, Asher Blinkoff
Votes: 765
Released theatrically with The Emoji Movie (2017).
77. Olaf's Frozen Adventure (2017)
G | 22 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
A Christmas-themed special featuring characters from Walt Disney Pictures' 53rd full-length animated motion picture, "Frozen (2013)".
Directors: Kevin Deters, Stevie Wermers | Stars: Josh Gad, Idina Menzel, Kristen Bell, Jonathan Groff
Votes: 10,864
Released theatrically with Coco (2017), but only through December 7, 2017.
78. Bao (2018)
G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Family
A Chinese-Canadian woman suffering from empty nest syndrome gets a second shot at motherhood when one of her handmade dumplings comes alive.
Director: Domee Shi | Stars: Sindy Lau, Daniel Kai Lin, Sharmaine Yeoh, Tim Zhang
Votes: 20,281
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with Incredibles 2 (2018).
79. #TheLateBatsby (2018)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Batgirl has to wait for her Dad to fall asleep before she can join her friends and fight Mr. Freeze.
Directors: Lauren Faust, Jennifer Kluska | Stars: Tara Strong, Grey Griffin, Nicole Sullivan, John de Lancie
Votes: 103
Released theatrically with Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018).
80. Mower Minions (2016)
PG | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The Minions need to raise $20 to purchase an as seen on TV banana blender, so they take up lawn mowing at an old folks home, with hilarious antics.
Directors: Bruno Chauffard, Glenn McCoy | Stars: Pierre Coffin, Jody Gelb, Dave Rosenbaum, Bridgette West
Votes: 3,630
Released theatrically with The Secret Life of Pets (2016).
81. Yellow Is the New Black (2018)
4 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
An adventure about two minions which try to escape from jail.
Directors: Serguei Kouchnerov, Fabien Polack | Stars: Pierre Coffin, Brian T. Delaney, Carlos Alazraqui
Votes: 568
Released theatrically with The Grinch (2018).
82. Gone Nutty (2002 Video)
5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
Only one sweet and shiny little acorn separates Scrat, the tireless prehistoric sabre-toothed squirrel, from the perfect stash of provisions. However, when enough is enough?
Director: Carlos Saldanha | Star: Chris Wedge
Votes: 3,631
Released theatrically with Garfield (2004).
83. Hair Love (2019)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A father tries to do his daughter's hair for the first time.
Directors: Matthew A. Cherry, Everett Downing Jr., Bruce W. Smith | Star: Issa Rae
Votes: 4,660
Oscar winner for Best Animated Short.
Released theatrically with The Angry Birds Movie 2 (2019).
84. Playdate with Destiny (2020)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Maggie and Marge are having a play-date at Springfield's finest toddler play park when Maggie becomes smitten with a little boy. It's love at first suck and Maggie dreams about seeing him again after a day full of make-believe romance.
Director: David Silverman | Stars: Chris Edgerly, Lauren Davi
Votes: 903
Released theatrically with Onward (2020).
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