Happy National Siblings Day! Today, we celebrate the unique and profound bonds shared between brothers and sisters. Throughout cinematic history, countless films have delved into these relationships, offering audiences heartfelt and compelling narratives. Classics like The Parent Trap, Little Women, and Rain Man have beautifully portrayed sibling dynamics.
But if you’re short on time and looking for something equally powerful, we’ve got a lineup of free short films about siblings that you can stream right now on the FlixSnip app. From family drama to dark comedy, here are the best picks to binge today—all under 20 minutes.
The Riley Sisters
Watch it for free on FlixSnip
Directed by Julia Jackman, this 11-minute drama follows young sisters Izzy and Jess as they navigate life after their brother Steve’s arrest. Proclaiming his innocence, Steve begs his sisters to help find the friend who betrayed him. This film explores themes of family loyalty, betrayal, and the resilience of sibling bonds.
Boogaloo and Graham
Oscar-nominated and totally free to watch on FlixSnip
Set in 1978 Belfast during the Troubles, this 14-minute film by Michael Lennox tells the story of two brothers, James and Malachy. Their father gifts them two baby chicks, Boogaloo and Graham, sparking dreams of becoming chicken farmers. Amidst political tension, the film captures the innocence of childhood and the strength of familial ties.
Ghost Train
Horror meets grief in this award-winning short by Lee Cronin. Each year, estranged brothers Michael and Peter return to an old fairground where their friend Sam vanished. What begins as a tradition becomes a chilling reckoning with the past.
Themes: guilt, loss, and brotherhood wrapped in a supernatural twist.
Streaming now on FlixSnip for free
Saturday Girls
In this stylish French drama by Émilie Cherpitel, Eva wakes up in the situationship’s apartment—but only his younger brother Léon is there. What follows is a strange and tender Saturday that reshapes her view on love, connection, and family expectations.
A subtle, dialogue-driven gem—free on FlixSnip
Would You Look at Her
This Macedonian drama follows a rebellious young woman who signs up for a traditional male role in a religious ritual.
While not exclusively about siblings, it offers powerful insights into how family expectations shape identity.
Winner of Sundance’s Best International Short—now on FlixSnip
More Titles to Check Out on FlixSnip:
Welcome to China – Two brothers in search of their father’s truth
Brochettes – Summer break tensions between sisters flare over a barbecue
Epitaphs – A darkly comic twist on family legacy
The Finger – An absurd family tale about grief and stubbornness
Millionares – Two sisters facing class and dreams in the Russian suburbs
Why FlixSnip Is Perfect for Sibling Stories
The FlixSnip app is your go-to destination for curated, award-winning short films, all under 20 minutes and subtitled in English and Spanish. Whether you’re in the mood for a laugh, a cry, or a little existential dread with your siblings, you’ll find something binge-worthy.
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Watch with Your Sibling Today (or Text Them a Link 😉)
This National Siblings Day, take a moment to celebrate your brother or sister with a story that hits home. Watch together, laugh together, cry together—and maybe forgive that time they stole your favorite hoodie.
