The Rescuers
1977 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 2,708 votes
Two agents of the mouse-run International Rescue Aid Society search for a little orphan girl kidnapped by sinister treasure hunters. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
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Under Two Hours Movies
This SceneIt list helps you quickly choose well-rated picks that finish in less than two hours. Results are selected for the United States and balance audience response with practical watchability.
Updated 2026-08-04 · Ratings from TMDB
How we chose these titles
We rank eligible titles using TMDB audience ratings, vote confidence, relevance to the theme, and current popularity. Ratings can change as new votes are added.
My Spy
2020 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 1,406 votes
A hardened CIA operative finds himself at the mercy of a precocious 9-year-old girl, having been sent undercover to surveil her family. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Addams Family Values
1993 · TMDB 7.0/10 · 3,357 votes
Siblings Wednesday and Pugsley Addams will stop at nothing to get rid of Pubert, the new baby boy adored by parents Gomez and Morticia. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Brothers
2009 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 3,979 votes
When his helicopter goes down during his fourth tour of duty in Afghanistan, Marine Sam Cahill is presumed dead. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Joy Ride
2001 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 1,388 votes
Three young people on a road trip from Colorado to New Jersey talk to a trucker on their CB radio, then must escape when he turns out to be a psychotic killer. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Rental Family
2025 · TMDB 7.7/10 · 951 votes
An American actor in Tokyo struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese 'rental family' agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Live and Let Die
1973 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 2,330 votes
James Bond must investigate a mysterious murder case of a British agent in New Orleans. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Three Thousand Years of Longing
2022 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 1,699 votes
A solitary scholar discovers an ancient bottle while on a trip to Istanbul and unleashes a djinn who offers her three wishes. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Chronicle
2012 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 5,831 votes
Three high school students make an incredible discovery, leading to their developing uncanny powers beyond their understanding. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Bank Job
2008 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 2,665 votes
Terry is a small-time car dealer trying to leave his shady past behind and start a family. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Josee, the Tiger and the Fish
2020 · TMDB 8.3/10 · 616 votes
With dreams of diving abroad, Tsuneo gets a job assisting Josee, an artist whose imagination takes her far beyond her wheelchair. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Hell or High Water
2016 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 4,937 votes
A divorced dad and his ex-con brother resort to a desperate scheme in order to save their family's farm in West Texas. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me
2022 · TMDB 8.5/10 · 616 votes
After years in the limelight, Selena Gomez achieves unimaginable stardom. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Sandlot
1993 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 1,349 votes
During a summer of friendship and adventure, one boy becomes a part of the gang, nine boys become a team and their leader becomes a legend by confronting the terrifying mystery beyond the right field wall. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Birds
1963 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 4,520 votes
Thousands of birds flock into a seaside town and terrorize the residents in a series of deadly attacks. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Nonnas
2025 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 521 votes
After losing his beloved mother, a man risks everything to honor her by opening an Italian restaurant with actual nonnas — grandmothers — as the chefs. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 5,346 votes
Three wealthy children's parents are killed in a fire. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Pope's Exorcist
2023 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 3,226 votes
Father Gabriele Amorth, Chief Exorcist of the Vatican, investigates a young boy's terrifying possession and ends up uncovering a centuries-old conspiracy the Vatican has desperately tried to keep hidden. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Banshees of Inisherin
2022 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 3,439 votes
Two lifelong friends find themselves at an impasse when one abruptly ends their relationship, with alarming consequences for both of them. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Palm Springs
2020 · TMDB 7.3/10 · 3,790 votes
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. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.