Symphony in Slang

Symphony in Slang

Directed by Tex Avery

Produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

19517 min7.3 / 10

A lighthearted animated comedy that uses the clash between heavenly bureaucracy and mid-century slang as a vehicle for gentle humor and whimsy.

At the gates of Heaven, the admitting officials have a hard time understanding a newcomer's life story with all his contemporary slang.

Questions people ask

  • Is Symphony in Slang scary? No. Less frightening than 98% of films.

  • Is Symphony in Slang violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Symphony in Slang sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Symphony in Slang easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does Symphony in Slang end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.

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.

89/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

There is almost nothing else like this.

Rarity93

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise94

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love80

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Symphony in Slang

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Symphony in Slang

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Symphony in Slang, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Symphony in Slang, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Symphony in Slang, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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