Hollywood has developed a serious pacing problem. Every modern blockbuster feels the need to push the three-hour mark, dragging out simple stories into massive endurance tests. Sometimes, you just want a tight, well-paced movie that gets in, entertains you, and rolls the credits before you fall asleep on the couch.
This list is dedicated to the lost art of the 90-to-119-minute movie. We filtered out the bloated epics and ranked the tightest films by their audience score. These movies don't waste your time, and the audience rewarded them for it.
When you want a great movie but need to go to bed at a reasonable hour, this is your definitive guide.