Pixar Short Films
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1. André and Wally B. (1984)
G | 2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A brainless android wakes up to be taunted by a large bee.
Director: Alvy Ray Smith
Votes: 6,225
Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
2. Luxo Jr. (1986)
G | 2 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A larger lamp watches while a smaller, younger lamp plays exuberantly with a ball but doesn't pick up the knack of correct handling.
Director: John Lasseter
Votes: 15,521
Initial home release with Toy Story 2. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
3. Red's Dream (1987)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Family
With a sale tag hanging from his seat, propped up in the corner of a bicycle store on a rainy night, Red the unicycle dreams about a better place.
Director: John Lasseter
Votes: 7,869
Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
4. Tin Toy (1988)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Family
A one-man-band tin toy tries to escape a destructive baby.
Director: John Lasseter
Votes: 11,680
Initial home release with Toy Story. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
5. Knick Knack (1989)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A snow globe snowman wants to join the other travel souvenirs in a hot party, but the glass dome that surrounds him gets in his way, despite all his efforts.
Director: John Lasseter
Votes: 15,280
Initial theatrical release with Finding Nemo. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
6. Geri's Game (1997)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Geri sets up a chess game to play his greatest opponent - himself.
Director: Jan Pinkava | Star: Bob Peterson
Votes: 26,925
Initial theatrical release with A Bug's Life. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
7. For the Birds (2000)
G | 3 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A group of snooty birds roosting on a telephone wire get their just deserts when a goofy bird drops in.
Director: Ralph Eggleston | Star: Ralph Eggleston
Votes: 34,005
Initial theatrical release with Monsters, Inc. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
8. Mike's New Car (2002 Video)
Not Rated | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Mike's bought a new 6-wheel-drive car, and he can't wait to show it off to Sulley. Only problem is, Mike hasn't exactly mastered the controls yet, and they're pretty complicated.
Directors: Pete Docter, Roger Gould | Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Steve Susskind
Votes: 14,985
Initial home release with Monsters, Inc. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
9. Boundin' (2003)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A sheep dances proudly in his southwestern landscape, until one day his wool is sheared and he is left naked. He's depressed and shy, until a cheerful jackalope comes along and shows him how to leap proudly and not to be ashamed.
Directors: Bud Luckey, Roger Gould | Star: Bud Luckey
Votes: 14,747
Initial theatrical release with The Incredibles. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
10. Jack-Jack Attack (2005 Video)
Not Rated | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
The Parrs' baby Jack-Jack is thought to be normal, not having any super-powers like his parents or siblings. But when an outsider is hired to watch him, Jack-Jack shows his true potential.
Director: Brad Bird | Stars: Bret 'Brook' Parker, Bud Luckey, Eli Fucile, Jason Lee
Votes: 17,965
Initial home release with The Incredibles. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
11. One Man Band (2005)
G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Two buskers engage in a petty feud over a child's donation.
Directors: Mark Andrews, Andrew Jimenez
Votes: 17,024
Initial theatrical release with Cars. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
12. Mater and the Ghostlight (2006 Video)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
In this short featuring the characters of the movie Cars, Mater is told the story of a Ghostlight, which causes him to be scared.
Directors: John Lasseter, Dan Scanlon | Stars: Larry the Cable Guy, Owen Wilson, Michael Wallis, Bonnie Hunt
Votes: 9,017
Initial home release with Cars. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
13. Lifted (2006)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A teenage alien is trying to abduct a sleeping human, but doesn't know which switch to use.
Director: Gary Rydstrom | Star: Sheb Wooley
Votes: 20,802
Initial theatrical release with Ratatouille. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 1
14. Your Friend the Rat (2007 Video)
G | 11 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Remy and Emile plead the case for rats by illustrating the historical and scientific facts about the species and their interaction with humans.
Director: Jim Capobianco | Stars: Patton Oswalt, Peter Sohn, Lou Romano, Tony Russel
Votes: 6,885
Initial home release with Ratatouille. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
15. Presto (2008)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A stage magician's rabbit gets into a magical onstage brawl against his neglectful guardian with two magic hats.
Director: Doug Sweetland
Votes: 25,736
Initial theatrical release with Wall-E. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
16. Burn-E (2008 Video)
G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
If BURN-E (a welding robot) had known how much trouble he'd be caused by WALL-E's pursuit of EVE, then he'd have taken the day off.
Director: Angus MacLane | Stars: Angus MacLane, Tessa Swigart
Votes: 12,585
Initial home release with Wall-E. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
17.
Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012)
Episode:
Tokyo Mater
(2008)
G | 7 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
A routine tow lands Mater in Tokyo, where he is challenged to a drift-style race against a nefarious gang leader and his posse of ninjas. With the help of his friend, "Dragon" Lightning McQueen, and some special modifications, Mater attempts to drift to victory and become "Tow-ke-O Mater, King of all Drifters".
Directors: John Lasseter, Rob Gibbs, Victor Navone | Stars: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Michael Wallis, Mach Tony Kobayashi
Votes: 2,047
Theatrical, with Bolt.
18. Dug's Special Mission (2009 Video)
TV-PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Alpha, Beta, and Gamma try to keep Dug out of their way while they hunt for Kevin the Snipe. However, their instructions for his "very special mission" keep backfiring on them.
Director: Ronnie Del Carmen | Stars: Bob Peterson, Delroy Lindo, Jerome Ranft, Edward Asner
Votes: 7,402
Initial home release with Up. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
19. George and A.J. (2009 Video)
TV-G | 4 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
After Nurses George and A.J. of the Shady Oaks Retirement Village witness Carl leaving with his house towed by balloons, other senior citizens around the city are inspired to make their own "escapes", much to George and A.J.'s chagrin.
Director: Josh Cooley | Stars: Jason Topolski, A.J. Riebli III, Steve Purcell, Peter Sohn
Votes: 2,750
Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 2 (web release on iTunes, Facebook and YouTube)
20. Partly Cloudy (2009)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Babies both human and beast are created up in the stratosphere, by the clouds themselves. One cloud specializes in "dangerous" babies, creating a challenge for his loyal stork that has to deliver them.
Director: Peter Sohn | Stars: Tony Fucile, Lori Richardson
Votes: 23,436
Initial theatrical release with Up. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
21. Day & Night (2010)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Day encounters Night, a stranger of distinctly darker moods. But their suspicions soon turn to curiosity, and they are delighted to find the joys of their budding friendship.
Director: Teddy Newton | Stars: Muneer Lyati, Wayne Dyer
Votes: 20,065
Initial theatrical release with Toy Story 3. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
22. La Luna (2011)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Drama
A fable of a young boy coming of age in the most peculiar of circumstances. It's the first time his Papa and Grandpa are taking him to work. Will he be able to find his own way?
Director: Enrico Casarosa | Stars: Tony Fucile, Krista Sheffler, Phil Sheridan
Votes: 17,013
Initial theatrical release with Brave. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
23. Toy Story Toons: Hawaiian Vacation (2011)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
The toys throw Ken and Barbie a Hawaiian vacation in Bonnie's room.
Director: Gary Rydstrom | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Kristen Schaal
Votes: 10,174
Theatrical/DVD+Blu-ray, with Cars 2. Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
24.
Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012)
Episode:
Air Mater
(2011)
TV-G | 5 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Mater's decision to fly lands him accidentally at a big airshow.
Director: Rob Gibbs | Stars: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, Stacy Keach, Jonathan Adams
Votes: 1,089
Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
25. Toy Story Toons: Small Fry (2011)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
A fast food restaurant mini variant of Buzz forcibly switches places with the real Buzz and his friends have to deal with the obnoxious impostor.
Director: Angus MacLane | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, John Ratzenberger, Wallace Shawn
Votes: 8,374
Theatrical, with The Muppets DVD+Blu-ray, with Pixar Short Films Collection Volume 2
26. The Legend of Mor'du (2012 Video)
TV-PG | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
The witch from Pixar's Brave (2012) uses magical illustrations to tell the legend of a power-obsessed prince who sought a magic spell that would allow him to wrest control of a kingdom from... See full summary »
Director: Brian Larsen | Stars: Julie Walters, Steve Purcell, Callum O'Neill
Votes: 2,455
27. Toy Story Toons: Partysaurus Rex (2012)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
When Rex finds himself left behind in the bathroom, he puts his limbs to use by getting a bath going for a bunch of new toy friends.
Directors: Mark A. Walsh, Dylan Brown | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Wallace Shawn, Corey Burton
Votes: 8,396
Theatrical, with Finding Nemo 3D DVD+Blu-ray, with Monsters, Inc.
28.
Mater's Tall Tales (2008–2012)
Episode:
Time Travel Mater
(2012)
G | 6 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
When a clock lands on Mater's engine, he travels back in time to 1909 where he meets Stanley, an ambitious young car on his way to California. With the help of Lightning McQueen, Mater ... See full summary »
Director: Rob Gibbs | Stars: Larry the Cable Guy, Keith Ferguson, John Michael Higgins, Katherine Helmond
Votes: 952
Pixar Short Films Collection, Volume 2
29. The Blue Umbrella (2013)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Drama
Amidst the rain in a singing city, two umbrellas - one blue, one not - fall eternally in love.
Director: Saschka Unseld | Star: Sarah Jaffe
Votes: 11,175
Initial theatrical release with Monsters University.
30. Toy Story of Terror (2013 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
Woody and the gang are held up at a roadside motel and members of the group start to disappear. Woody sets about getting to the bottom of the mystery.
Director: Angus MacLane | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, Carl Weathers
Votes: 17,727
TV special on ABC
31. Party Central (2013)
PG | 5 min | Animation, Short, Adventure
With a little trickery, Mike and Sulley help their social outcast friends at Monsters University have the best frat party ever.
Director: Kelsey Mann | Stars: Billy Crystal, John Goodman, Peter Sohn, Julia Sweeney
Votes: 3,647
32. Toy Story That Time Forgot (2014 TV Movie)
TV-G | 22 min | Animation, Adventure, Comedy
It's a post-Christmas play-date and the toys have to go up against the fearsome and aggressive new dino toys.
Director: Steve Purcell | Stars: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Kristen Schaal, Kevin McKidd
Votes: 13,177
TV special on ABC
33. Lava (2014)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Family
A story that takes place over millions of years and is inspired by the beauty of tropical islands and the allure of ocean volcanoes.
Director: James Ford Murphy | Stars: Napua Greig, Kuana Torres Kahele, Muneer Lyati
Votes: 19,307
Initial theatrical release with Inside Out.
34. Riley's First Date? (2015 Video)
G | 5 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Riley, now 12, who is hanging out with her parents at home when potential trouble comes knocking. Mom's and Dad's Emotions find themselves forced to deal with Riley going on her first date.
Director: Josh Cooley | Stars: Pete Docter, Ben Cox, Kyle MacLachlan, Diane Lane
Votes: 9,322
Initial theatrical release with Inside Out.
35. Sanjay's Super Team (2015)
PG | 7 min | Animation, Short, Action
Sanjay loves cartoons and comics, while his father tries to draw him into his Hindu traditions. Reluctance turns into awe-inspiring adventure as the boy embarks on an amazing journey, returning with a new perspective they can both embrace.
Director: Sanjay Patel | Stars: Brent Schraff, Sunny Singh Attar, Arun Rao, Jaquelynn Herrera
Votes: 5,505
Initial theatrical release with The Good Dinosaur.
36. Piper (2016)
G | 6 min | Animation, Short, Family
A hungry sandpiper hatchling ventures from her nest for the first time to dig for food by the shoreline. The problem is, the food is buried in the sand where scary waves roll up.
Director: Alan Barillaro
Votes: 31,880
Initial theatrical release with Finding Dory.
37. Lou (I) (2017)
G | 7 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
When a toy-stealing bully ruins recess for a playground full of kids, only one thing stands in his way: the Lost and Found box.
Director: Dave Mullins
Votes: 8,371
Initial theatrical release with Cars 3.
38. Carl's Date (2023)
G | 8 min | Animation, Short, Comedy
Carl Fredricksen reluctantly agrees to go on a date with a lady friend-but admittedly has no idea how dating works these days. Ever the helpful friend, Dug steps in to calm Carl's pre-date ... See full summary »
Director: Bob Peterson | Stars: Edward Asner, Bob Peterson
Votes: 3,178
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