Peace on Earth

Peace on Earth

Directed by Hugh Harman

Produced by MGM Cartoon Studio, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

19399 min7.1 / 10

A poignant anti-war fable told through a grandfather's tragic recounting to his grandchildren, blending holiday warmth with the grim extinction of humanity.

Two baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.

Questions people ask

  • Is Peace on Earth sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Peace on Earth violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Does Peace on Earth end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of films.

  • Is Peace on Earth easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Peace on Earth scary? 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.

64/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love72

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Peace on Earth

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Peace on Earth

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Peace on Earth, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Peace on Earth, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Peace on Earth, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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