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The Best Pixar Short Films

15 Pixar Shorts That Will Break Your Heart, Then Put It Back Together Again

As much as we love Pixar's feature-length films, the Pixar short films are so much more than just bonus material tacked on at the beginning when you go to see a brand-new movie. Many of the short films from Pixar have been released on home media and available online previously, but now, with Disney+, they're finally together in one place. Along with the existing titles, Disney+ is also home to a new series called SparkShorts, which are a handful of new Pixar shorts that aren't tied to any one theatrical release but are Disney+ exclusives. Ahead, check out the very best Pixar short films from over the years, plus the latest offerings available now for streaming.

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1. Float

A father realises that his son has a special ability and, out of fear for him, forces him to hide it away. When his son's abilities become too obvious to hide, he has to make a choice and learn a lesson.

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2. Forky Asks a Question

In this educational and funny Toy Story 4 spinoff, Forky learns about the ins and outs of the US monetary system.

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3. Kitbull

In the grand tradition of cross-species animated friendships, this short focuses on the unlikely friendship between a stray kitten and a Pit Bull.

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4. Purl

Purl is, as one might suspect, a cheerful ball of yarn. When she gets a job at a fast-paced, slightly bro-y startup, she struggles to fit in and has to figure out how much of herself she's willing to sacrifice to get ahead.

Watch Purl on Disney+.

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5. Smash and Grab

Who says WALL-E has the only robot love story we care about? In Smash and Grab, two robots who have spent years working alongside each other decide to make a break for freedom together.

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6. Bao

A Chinese-Canadian mom is feeling sad after her son grows up and leaves home. When one of her dumplings comes to life, she gets a second chance, but she has to learn that nothing lasts forever.

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7. Boundin'

A dancing lamb is the most popular among his animal friends, until a shorn coat leaves him the target of their jokes. With the help of a jackalope, he learns to regain his confidence.

Watch Boundin' on Disney+.

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8. For the Birds

A lesson about sharing and working together is at the heart of this short. When a much larger bird tries to join a bunch of small birds on a telephone wire, chaos ensues.

Watch For the Birds on Disney+.

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9. Jack-Jack Attack

The infant superhero from The Incredibles gets his own turn in the spotlight in this short, which follows a single night where Jack-Jack is in the care of an unsuspecting babysitter.

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10. La Luna

A young boy goes to work with his father and grandfather for the first time in this sweet coming-of-age short.

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11. Lava

A lonely volcano longs for love in this movie. Little does he know that someone has heard his song — but will it be too late?

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12. Lifted

A teenage alien is at the controls for his first-ever abduction mission: to lift an unwitting farmer from his home, all under the watchful eyes of his annoyed teacher.

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13. Mike's New Car

This Monsters, Inc. spinoff is exactly what it sounds like: Mike gets a snazzy, high-tech new car, and he can't wait to show it off to Sully.

Watch Mike's New Car on Disney+.

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14. Piper

In this Oscar-nominated short, a baby sandpiper hatches and must learn to forage for food — even though it means going close to the shoreline with all those scary waves.

Watch Piper on Disney+.

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15. Presto

The famous magician Presto runs into problems when he forgets to feed his rabbit assistant, leaving him on stage with one very annoyed bunny.

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