Top Priority (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film
Released in 1981, Top Priority is an animation film directed by Ishu Patel, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Set in an unspecified Third World country, this animated film, based on a short story by Enver Carim, suggests that "top priority" means different things to governments and to the governed. A drought-stricken family maintains a long and desperate vigil for a cloud of dust on the horizon signalling the arrival of irrigation pipes and pump. They are rewarded with a military convoy instead. Its top priority is a border war with a neighboring state, not pipes for the life-saving water the family must have.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Top Priority page.
If you liked it. Fans of Top Priority tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Top Priority (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Top Priority change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- When was Top Priority released?
- Top Priority was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.