The Shortest Day

The Shortest Day

Directed by Sergio Corbucci

Produced by Titanus

196387 min6.4 / 10

A lighthearted wartime comedy where two bumbling protagonists stumble through military service and accidentally contribute to victory through sheer incompetence.

Two jerks are enlisted in the Italian army during W.W.1 and by pure luck manage to help win an important battle.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Shortest Day sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Does The Shortest Day end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Shortest Day easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.

  • Is The Shortest Day scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Shortest Day violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity13

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise85

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Shortest Day

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Shortest Day

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Shortest Day, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Shortest Day, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Shortest Day, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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