Prelude
Prelude
1968, English. Directed by John Astin.
Prelude is 1968 short film directed by John Astin. In the film, a man meets his dream girl. When he can't win her over, he learns to appreciate his reality. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Live Action Short Film.
- Runtime
- 0h 25m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John Astin
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How long is Prelude?
Prelude runs 25 minutes (0h 25m).
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Which OTT platform is Prelude on?
Prelude isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1968. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Prelude?
If you liked Prelude, try Hardball, Hounddog, The Nest.
Who directed Prelude?
Prelude (1968) was directed by John Astin and stars John Astin, Victoria Shaw.