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Helium

Short Film Danish Drama Live Action Oscar

Helium is a 2013 Danish live-action short by Anders Walter, winner of the 2014 Oscar for its story of a hospital janitor comforting a terminally ill boy.

7.3 Good

apps Top Helium Alternatives

The top alternative to Helium in 2026 is The Singers with a score of 8.8/10, followed by The Neighbors' Window (8.1) and Curfew (8.0).

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The Singers

The Singers

The Singers is Sam A. Davis's 2025 American musical comedy short, based on Ivan Turgenev and a co-winner of the 2026 Osc...

Drama Live Action 2020S Oscar
8.8 Great
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The Neighbors' Window

The Neighbors' Window

The Neighbors' Window is a 2019 American short by Marshall Curry, Oscar-winning for its drama inspired by a true story f...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
8.1 Great
3
Curfew

Curfew

Curfew is a 2012 U.S. live-action short by Shawn Christensen, winner of the 2013 Oscar and later expanded into the featu...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
8.0 Great
4
The Silent Child

The Silent Child

The Silent Child is a 2017 British live-action short by Chris Overton, noted for winning the Oscar and centering a deaf...

Drama British Live Action Oscar
7.9 Good
5
Anuja

Anuja

Anuja is a 2024 Hindi-language short by Adam J. Graves, backed by Salaam Baalak Trust and nominated for the 2025 live-ac...

Drama Live Action Recent Oscar
7.8 Good
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Fauve

Fauve

Fauve is a 2018 Canadian live-action short by Jeremy Comte, noted for its Oscar nomination and tense story of two boys a...

Drama Canadian Live Action Oscar
7.8 Good
7
The Phone Call

The Phone Call

The Phone Call is a 2013 British live-action short by Mat Kirkby, starring Sally Hawkins and Jim Broadbent, and winner o...

Drama British Live Action Oscar
7.8 Good
8
Wasp

Wasp

Wasp is Andrea Arnold's 2003 British short about a struggling single mother in Dartford, winner of the 2005 live action...

Drama British Live Action Oscar
7.8 Good
9
Avant Que De Tout Perdre

Avant Que De Tout Perdre

Avant Que De Tout Perdre is a 2013 French short by Xavier Legrand, an Oscar nominee about a woman escaping abuse and lat...

French Drama Live Action Oscar
7.7 Good
10
Two Distant Strangers

Two Distant Strangers

Two Distant Strangers is a 2020 American short by Travon Free and Martin Desmond Roe, Oscar-winning for its police-viole...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
7.6 Good
11
DeKalb Elementary

DeKalb Elementary

DeKalb Elementary is a 2017 American short by Reed Van Dyk, noted for its Oscar nomination and its dramatization of a re...

American Drama Live Action Oscar
7.6 Good
12
Most

Most

Most, also known as The Bridge, is Bobby Garabedian's 2003 Czech short co-written with William Zabka and nominated for a...

Drama Czech Live Action Oscar
7.6 Good
13
Butcher's Stain

Butcher's Stain

Butcher's Stain is Meyer Levinson-Blount's 2025 Israeli student short about an Arab Israeli supermarket worker, a 2026 O...

Drama Live Action 2020S Oscar
7.6 Good
14
Knight of Fortune

Knight of Fortune

Knight of Fortune is a 2022 Danish short by Lasse Lyskjaer Noer, Oscar-nominated for its morgue-set comedy-drama about w...

Danish Live Action Recent Oscar
7.5 Good
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The Present

The Present

The Present is a Palestinian-British short by Farah Nabulsi, Oscar-nominated after its BAFTA win for a checkpoint journe...

Drama Live Action Oscar Palestinian
7.5 Good
16
White Eye

White Eye

White Eye is a 2019 Israeli short by Tomer Shushan, Oscar-nominated for a single-night drama about a stolen bicycle and...

Drama Israeli Live Action Oscar
7.5 Good
17
Watu Wote: All of Us

Watu Wote: All of Us

Watu Wote: All of Us is a 2017 German-Kenyan short by Katja Benrath, noted for its Oscar nomination and a true story of...

German Drama Live Action Oscar
7.5 Good
18
On My Mind

On My Mind

On My Mind is a Danish live-action short by Martin Strange-Hansen, Oscar-nominated in 2022 for a barroom recording made...

Danish Drama Live Action Oscar
7.1 Good
19
At Night

At Night

At Night is a 2007 Danish live-action short by Christian E. Christiansen about young cancer patients, nominated for the...

Danish Drama Live Action Oscar
7.1 Good
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Silent Nights

Silent Nights

Silent Nights is a 2016 Danish short by Aske Bang, noted for its Oscar nomination and its story of a Ghanaian migrant an...

Danish Drama Live Action Oscar
6.9 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs Helium Action
The Singers
The Singers
Short Film Drama Live Action 2020S
8.8 Great +1.5 Compare
The Neighbors' Window
The Neighbors' Window
Short Film American Drama Live Action
8.1 Great +0.8 Compare
Curfew
Curfew
Short Film American Drama Live Action
8.0 Great +0.7 Compare
The Silent Child
The Silent Child
Short Film Drama British Live Action
7.9 Good +0.6 Compare
Anuja
Anuja
Short Film Drama Live Action Recent
7.8 Good +0.5 Compare
Fauve
Fauve
Short Film Drama Canadian Live Action
7.8 Good +0.5 Compare
The Phone Call
The Phone Call
Short Film Drama British Live Action
7.8 Good +0.5 Compare
Wasp
Wasp
Short Film Drama British Live Action
7.8 Good +0.5 Compare
Avant Que De Tout Perdre
Avant Que De Tout Perdre
Short Film French Drama Live Action
7.7 Good +0.4 Compare
Two Distant Strangers
Two Distant Strangers
Short Film American Drama Live Action
7.6 Good +0.3 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to Helium?
The top alternatives to Helium in 2026 include The Singers, The Neighbors' Window, Curfew, The Silent Child, Anuja. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does Helium compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. Helium scores 7.3/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is Helium worth it in 2026?
Helium scores 7.3/10 in the Short Film category. We recommend comparing it with the 20 alternatives listed above to find the best fit for your needs.
What is the best free alternative to Helium?
Several alternatives to Helium offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
Why should I switch from Helium?
Common reasons users look for Helium alternatives include pricing, specific feature gaps, better integration needs, or simply exploring newer options. Our objective scoring helps you compare without bias.
How many alternatives to Helium are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to Helium in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which Helium alternative has the highest rating?
The Singers currently holds the highest rating among Helium alternatives with a score of 8.8/10.
Can I use The Singers instead of Helium?
The Singers is one of the top-rated alternatives to Helium. While they serve similar purposes in the Short Film space, each has distinct strengths. Use our comparison tool above for a detailed side-by-side analysis.
What is the cheapest alternative to Helium?
Pricing varies among Helium alternatives. We recommend checking each alternative's website for current pricing. Many options in the Short Film category offer free tiers or competitive pricing.
How are Helium alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
Lunoo uses an AI-powered scoring system that analyzes category fit, feature coverage, pricing signals, public reception, recency, and value to provide 0 to 10 scores. Rankings are updated continuously.
Helium vs The Singers: which is better?
Helium scores 7.3/10 while The Singers scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Helium vs The Neighbors' Window: which is better?
Helium scores 7.3/10 while The Neighbors' Window scores 8.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
Helium vs Curfew: which is better?
Helium scores 7.3/10 while Curfew scores 8.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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