The Best Short Movies and TV Shows on HBO MAX
Finding a good Short movie and TV show to watch can be hard, so we've ranked the best ones and included where to watch them. Check out our list of the best Short movies and TV shows of all time streaming on HBO MAX.
1. A Dog's Life
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What it's about: The Tramp and his dog companion struggle to survive in the inner city.
Where to Watch: Available to watch free online (SnagFilms), stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX, The Criterion Channel & Kanopy) & rent or buy from $0.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).
2. The Immigrant
N/AWhat it's about: An European immigrant endures a challenging voyage only to get into trouble as soon as he arrives in New York.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX, The Criterion Channel & Kanopy) & rent or buy from $0.99 on 1 service (Prime Video).
3. The Yogi Bear Show
N/AWhat it's about: Yogi, a smooth, talkative forest bear looks to raid park goers picnic baskets, while Park Ranger Smith tries to stop him.
Where to Watch: 36 episodes (21%) are available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX). 43 episodes (25%) are available to rent or buy from $0.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).
4. Traffic Stop
100%What it's about: Breaion King, a 26 year-old African-American school teacher from Austin, Texas - is pulled over for a routine traffic stop that escalates into a violent arrest. Dashcam clips intercut with verite scenes tell a story of racism in law enforcement through the eyes of one of its victims.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & HBO), stream on a popular TV everywhere service (HBO) & rent or buy from $1.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
5. A Girl in the River: The Price of Forgiveness
N/AWhat it's about: A woman in Pakistan sentenced to death for falling in love becomes a rare survivor of the country's harsh judicial system.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & HBO), stream on a popular TV everywhere service (HBO) & rent or buy from $2.99 on 4 services (iTunes, Google Play & 2 others).
6. Crisis Hotline: Veterans Press 1
N/AWhat it's about: According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, one veteran dies by suicide in America every 80 minutes. While only 1% of Americans has served in the military, former service members account for 20% of all suicides in the U.S. Based in Canandaigua, NY and open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, the Veterans Crisis Line receives more than 22,000 calls each month from veterans of all conflicts who are struggling or contemplating suicide. This timely documentary spotlights the traumas endured by America’s veterans, as seen through the work of the hotline’s trained responders. CRISIS HOTLINE captures extremely private moments, where the professionals, many of whom are themselves veterans or veterans’ spouses, can often interrupt the thoughts and plans of suicidal callers to steer them out of crisis.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & HBO), stream on a popular TV everywhere service (HBO) & rent or buy from $2.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).
7. Tokyo Project
N/AWhat it's about: On a business trip to Tokyo, Sebastian explores the city with a mysterious woman he keeps running into wherever he goes, discovering heartbreakingly that the truth, and the past, are as elusive as love.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & HBO) & stream on a popular TV everywhere service (HBO).
8. A Day's Pleasure
N/AWhat it's about: A father takes his family for an outing, which turns out to be a ridiculous trial.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & The Criterion Channel).
9. Carro
N/AWhat it's about: An undocumented Brazilian immigrant living in the Boston area decides to buy a car in an effort to better his life before returning home.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & HBO) & stream on a popular TV everywhere service (HBO).
10. It's Me, Hilary: The Man Who Drew Eloise
N/AWhat it's about: This portrait of Hilary Knight, the artist behind the iconic Eloise books, sees him reflecting on his life as an illustrator and his relationship to his most successful work.
Where to Watch: Available to stream on a popular subscription service (HBO MAX & HBO), stream on a popular TV everywhere service (HBO) & rent or buy from $2.99 on 5 services (iTunes, Google Play & 3 others).