Pale Rider
1985 · TMDB 7.2/10 · 1,223 votes
A mysterious preacher protects a humble prospector village from a greedy mining company trying to encroach on their land. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Curated by SceneIt · United States
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 2026-08-05 · 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.
The Man from Earth
2007 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 2,975 votes
A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
One Piece Film: Z
2012 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 569 votes
Zephyr, now known as Z, rides the seas with only one goal: Destroy all pirates and their dreams at becoming King of Pirates. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Hang 'em High
1968 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 863 votes
Marshall Jed Cooper survives a hanging, vowing revenge on the lynch mob that left him dangling. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Mother
2023 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 1,446 votes
A deadly female assassin comes out of hiding to protect the daughter that she gave up years before, while on the run from dangerous men. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Wonder
2022 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 986 votes
Haunted by her past, a nurse travels from England to a remote Irish village in 1862 to investigate a young girl's supposedly miraculous fast. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
A Dog's Purpose
2017 · TMDB 7.6/10 · 3,561 votes
A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Kandahar
2023 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 1,283 votes
After his mission is exposed, an undercover CIA operative stuck deep in hostile territory in Afghanistan must fight his way out, alongside his Afghan translator, to an extraction point in Kandahar, all whilst avoiding elite enemy forces and foreign spies tasked with hunting them down. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
EverAfter
1998 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 1,600 votes
Danielle, a vibrant young woman, was forced into servitude after the death of her father when she was a young girl. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Resident Evil: Damnation
2012 · TMDB 6.9/10 · 1,011 votes
U.S. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Three Kings
1999 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 2,341 votes
A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti gold hidden near their base, and they embark on a secret mission that's destined to change everything. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Cure
1997 · TMDB 7.5/10 · 833 votes
A frustrated detective deals with the case of several gruesome murders committed by people who have no recollection of what they've done. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Wolf Children
2012 · TMDB 8.2/10 · 2,509 votes
After her werewolf lover unexpectedly dies in an accident, a woman must find a way to raise the son and daughter that she had with him. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
You Were Never Really Here
2017 · TMDB 6.5/10 · 3,085 votes
A traumatized veteran, unafraid of violence, tracks down missing girls for a living. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Roald Dahl's Matilda the Musical
2022 · TMDB 6.8/10 · 825 votes
An extraordinary young girl discovers her superpower and summons the remarkable courage, against all odds, to help others change their stories, whilst also taking charge of her own destiny. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Blood and Bone
2009 · TMDB 7.4/10 · 908 votes
In Los Angeles, an ex-con takes the underground fighting world by storm in his quest to fulfill a promise to a dead friend. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Ransom
1996 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 2,149 votes
When a rich man's son is kidnapped, he cooperates with the police at first but then tries a unique tactic against the criminals. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Tigger Movie
2000 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 656 votes
Winnie the Pooh, Piglet, Owl, Kanga, Roo, and Rabbit are preparing a suitable winter home for Eeyore, the perennially dejected donkey, but Tigger's continual bouncing interrupts their efforts. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
The Pelican Brief
1993 · TMDB 6.6/10 · 1,795 votes
A law student's theory about the recent deaths of two Supreme Court justices embroils her in a far-reaching web of murder, corruption, and greed. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.
Overboard
2018 · TMDB 6.7/10 · 1,514 votes
A spoiled, wealthy yacht owner is thrown overboard and becomes the target of revenge from his mistreated employee. This title fits the list's theme and selection thresholds.