Donald's Crime

Donald's Crime

Directed by Jack King

Produced by Walt Disney Productions

19458 min6.7 / 10

A comedic 1945 cartoon short where Donald Duck's guilt over stealing from his nephews spirals into paranoid, slapstick imaginings of himself as a wanted criminal.

On the night he promised to take Daisy out, Donald Duck discovers he's broke. Desperate for spending money, he gets it in the last place he knows: his three nephews' piggy bank. After their night out, Daisy thanks the 'rich' big spender, which only makes Donald remember how penniless and remorseful he is. What ensues is Donald's guilt (and imagination) taking him on a nerve-wracking ride in the role of a wanted man.

Questions people ask

  • Is Donald's Crime scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is Donald's Crime easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is Donald's Crime violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is Donald's Crime sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.

  • Does Donald's Crime end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

72/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity88

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise75

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Donald's Crime

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Donald's Crime

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Donald's Crime, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Donald's Crime, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Donald's Crime, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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