10 Great Movies That Needed More Screen Time (Screen Rant)

"Though most modern movies are guilty of being way too long, there are actually a ton of great films that could have benefited from a longer running time. The length of films has fluctuated quite a bit, but the hour-and-a-half mark has become the Hollywood standard. Following a conventional story structure, it's easy for screenwriters to hit certain beats at certain times and deliver a succinct story that doesn't go on too long. Though really long movies are sometimes justified, the length is often to the detriment of the audience's enjoyment. However, some movies are actually too short, and they feel incomplete. Whether they wrap up too quickly and have rushed conclusions, or entire portions of the film were edited out for various reasons, there are some truly excellent movies that could have used more time. Even movies that are already pretty long can be too short if the story needs breathing room, and nailing the perfect length is nearly impossible." - screenrant.com