Best of British
Ten British shorts, from deadpan comedy to kitchen-sink drama.
Ten British shorts, from deadpan comedy to kitchen-sink drama.
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Purgatory
A Doomsayer is trying to recruit people for Satan's army
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Henry Thompson - 2
This Place is a Sh*thole
Chaos and grime of communal living spiral into something horrifying
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Will Wightman - 3
Hangover Food: Vampire Influencer
Lee needs help to become the world’s first vampire influencer
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ross McGowan - 4
A Moral Man
A controversial spotlight on assisted suicide
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Paul Wade - 5
Quiet Carriage
A commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regrets
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Ben S. Hyland - 6
Two Strangers Who Meet Five Times
A powerful short film about two men who meet five different times
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Marcus Markou - 7
Myrtle
A mother with one meal to prepare and no way out
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Patricia McCormack - 8
Bad Mother
An unnerving short about motherhood
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Marnie Baxter - 9
Requiem
Bella Ramsey (The Last of Us, GoT) fighting for forbidden love
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Em J. Gilbertson - 10
Murphy’s Law
Anything that can go wrong, will go wrong
Find out more about the film ›Dir. Aidan McGleenan
10 films · 2h 23m
- 1PurgatoryA Doomsayer is trying to recruit people for Satan's armycomedy · comic · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 2This Place is a Sh*tholeChaos and grime of communal living spiral into something horrifyingcomedy · dark · intenseFind out more about the film ›
- 3Hangover Food: Vampire InfluencerLee needs help to become the world’s first vampire influencercomedy · entertaining · hilariousFind out more about the film ›
- 4A Moral ManA controversial spotlight on assisted suicidedrama · controversial · intimateFind out more about the film ›
- 5Quiet CarriageA commuter debates if he should stop an intruder or live a lifetime of regretscomedy · hilarious · satiricalFind out more about the film ›
- 6Two Strangers Who Meet Five TimesA powerful short film about two men who meet five different timesdrama · emotional · heartwarmingFind out more about the film ›
- 7MyrtleA mother with one meal to prepare and no way outdrama · intimate · mysteriousFind out more about the film ›
- 8Bad MotherAn unnerving short about motherhooddrama · atmospheric · reflectiveFind out more about the film ›
- 9RequiemBella Ramsey (The Last of Us, GoT) fighting for forbidden lovedrama · cinematic · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
- 10Murphy’s LawAnything that can go wrong, will go wrongcomedy · dark · emotionalFind out more about the film ›
A very British selection
The UK produces more brilliant short films per rainy weekend than anywhere else. Dry humour, sharp writing and performances from actors you will recognise sooner or later. This is our pick of the British catalogue.
Frequently asked
What counts as "Best of British"?
Ten short films made in the United Kingdom, picked by our editors from the largest country section of the Klipist catalogue. Dry comedy, sharp drama and everything in between.
How long is the collection?
About two and a half hours for all ten films. The order is our suggestion, but every film stands alone. Jump in anywhere.
Will I recognise any actors?
Quite possibly. British shorts are where many well-known actors did some of their best early work.
Is it free to watch?
Yes. Every film on Klipist is free to watch, in full, on any device. No account needed, though signing up lets you keep a watchlist.
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