Top 250 Most-Acclaimed Short Films of All Time

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Created by mjf314.

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I compiled this list from many different polls, lists, and awards, using a weighted point system to rank the shorts. I'm defining short as any film with a runtime of 45 minutes or less.

This list focuses more on animation than the Brief Encounters list. It includes many acclaimed animated shorts which are missing from Brief Encounters, most notably The Man Who Planted Trees and Ruka.

Missing from IMDb: The Magic Fox (1982) (it would've been ranked #132)

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  1. 43 -

    The Cat Concerto

    1947, in 4 top lists Check
  2. 174 -

    Heavenly Puss

    1949, in 0 top lists Check
  3. 182 -

    The Little Orphan

    1948, in 0 top lists Check
  4. 192 -

    Johann Mouse

    1953, in 0 top lists Check
  5. 220 -

    The Two Mouseketeers

    1952, in 0 top lists Check
  6. 221 -

    Quiet Please!

    1945, in 0 top lists Check
  7. 222 -

    Mouse Trouble

    1944, in 0 top lists Check
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Last updated on Dec 31, 2011; source