Netflix has added a Short-Ass Movies category, catering to those who can’t watch a movie for more than an hour and forty minutes.
We think Netflix’s Short-Ass Movies category is a breath of fresh air. Here’s why…
Netflix Launches a Short-Ass Movies Category
Netflix announced the new Short-Ass Movies category through its Twitter account for comedy content.
The announcement was in response to a skit posted on Saturday Night Live’s Twitter account, making a case for short movies on Netflix.
The Netflix account said it was a good idea in a quoted tweet, adding a link to the new category.
Netflix has more than 220 million subscribers, probably because of its numerous quality content options.
Its Short-Ass Movies category is convenient for those who don’t want to spend two hours or more glued to their screens to find something to watch.
Where to Find Netflix’s Short-Ass Movies Category
Netflix now has a page dedicated to Short-Ass Movies. It houses movies no longer than one hour, forty minutes, with a lot of the movies averaging about an hour and 30 minutes.
The Short-Ass Movies page categorizes movies into sections you’re already familiar with, like Popular on Netflix and Trending Now.
You can choose from a wide range of genres, like Comedies, Crime Comedies, Horror Movies, Scary Movies, Action Movies, and more.
You will find Top Picks towards the bottom of the page, and you can also browse movies Released in the Past Year.
Why Netflix’s Short-Ass Movies Category Is a Breath of Fresh Air
We live in a fast-paced world. At any given moment in time, multiple content pieces are vying for your attention, and they only have a few seconds to grab it.
If you don’t know what movie you want to watch on Netflix, you typically browse for a few minutes before getting distracted or grabbing your phone.
With so many movies to choose from, sometimes shorter movies seem like the better choice—especially after a long day. And the truth is we don’t finish every movie we watch on Netflix, so there’s a case for short-ass movies.
Who knows, opting to watch shorter movies might even result in you having less content to remove from your Netflix Continue Watching list.
Netflix Should Keep Its Short-Ass Movies Category
While Netflix’s Short-Ass Movies category might have seemed like a joke at first, it is a great addition to the platform.
Netflix should keep it, but it should remove its Movies under 90 Minutes category, which the Short-Ass Movies page is a duplicate of.
And let’s be honest, “Short-Ass Movies” sounds a lot better than “Movies under 90 Minutes”.
