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New Boy

New Boy

New Boy is a 2007 Irish short by Steph Green, based on Roddy Doyle, Oscar-nominated for portraying an African child's first day at school.

7.2 Good

apps Top New Boy Alternatives

The top alternative to New Boy in 2026 is The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar with a score of 8.6/10, followed by An Irish Goodbye (8.2) and The Neighbors' Window (8.1).

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The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar

The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is Wes Anderson's 2023 Roald Dahl short for Netflix, winner of the 2024 Oscar for liv...

Live Action Recent Wes Anderson Oscar
8.6 Great
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An Irish Goodbye

An Irish Goodbye

An Irish Goodbye is a 2022 Irish comedy short by Tom Berkeley and Ross White, winner of the 2023 Oscar and BAFTA for liv...

Comedy Live Action Irish Oscar
8.2 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
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The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent

The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent is a 2024 Croatian short by Nebojsa Slijepcevic that won Cannes' Short Film Palme d'...

Live Action Recent Croatian Oscar
8.0 Great
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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
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Six Shooter

Six Shooter

Six Shooter is a 2004 UK-Ireland live-action short by Martin McDonagh, starring Brendan Gleeson and winner of the 2006 O...

Live Action Black Comedy Irish Oscar
8.0 Great
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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
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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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Le Pupille

Le Pupille

Le Pupille is a 2022 Italian short by Alice Rohrwacher, produced by Alfonso Cuaron and Oscar-nominated after premiering...

Italian Live Action Period 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
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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
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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
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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
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Spielzeugland

Spielzeugland

Spielzeugland is a 2007 German live-action short by Jochen Alexander Freydank, winner of the 2009 Oscar for its Holocaus...

German Historical Live Action Oscar
7.7 Good
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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
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The Shore

The Shore

The Shore is a 2011 Northern Irish short by Terry George, winner of the 2012 live-action short Oscar and filmed near Ard...

Drama Live Action Irish Oscar
7.4 Good
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Detainment

Detainment

Detainment is a 2018 Irish short by Vincent Lambe, Oscar-nominated for its dramatization of police interviews in the Jam...

True Crime Live Action Irish Oscar
7.3 Good
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Everything in This Country Must

Everything in This Country Must

Everything in This Country Must is Gary McKendry's Northern Ireland short adapted from Colum McCann, nominated for the 2...

Drama Live Action Irish Oscar
7.2 Good
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Boogaloo and Graham

Boogaloo and Graham

Boogaloo and Graham is a 2014 British short by Michael Lennox, set in 1970s Belfast and nominated for an Oscar after win...

Comedy Live Action Irish Oscar
7.1 Good
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Pentecost

Pentecost

Pentecost is a 2011 Irish live-action comedy short by Peter McDonald, Oscar-nominated for its altar-boy story set around...

Comedy Live Action Irish Oscar
7.1 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs New Boy Action
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar
Short Film Live Action Recent Wes Anderson
8.6 Great +1.4 Compare
An Irish Goodbye
An Irish Goodbye
Short Film Comedy Live Action Irish
8.2 Great +1.0 Compare
The Neighbors' Window
The Neighbors' Window
Short Film American Drama Live Action
8.1 Great +0.9 Compare
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent
Short Film Live Action Recent Croatian
8.0 Great +0.8 Compare
Curfew
Curfew
Short Film American Drama Live Action
8.0 Great +0.8 Compare
Six Shooter
Six Shooter
Short Film Live Action Black Comedy Irish
8.0 Great +0.8 Compare
The Silent Child
The Silent Child
Short Film Drama British Live Action
7.9 Good +0.7 Compare
Anuja
Anuja
Short Film Drama Live Action Recent
7.8 Good +0.6 Compare
Le Pupille
Le Pupille
Short Film Italian Live Action Period
7.8 Good +0.6 Compare
Fauve
Fauve
Short Film Drama Canadian Live Action
7.8 Good +0.6 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to New Boy?
The top alternatives to New Boy in 2026 include The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, An Irish Goodbye, The Neighbors' Window, The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent, Curfew. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does New Boy compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. New Boy scores 7.2/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is New Boy worth it in 2026?
New Boy scores 7.2/10 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 New Boy?
Several alternatives to New Boy 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 New Boy?
Common reasons users look for New Boy 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 New Boy are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to New Boy in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which New Boy alternative has the highest rating?
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar currently holds the highest rating among New Boy alternatives with a score of 8.6/10.
Can I use The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar instead of New Boy?
The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is one of the top-rated alternatives to New Boy. 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 New Boy?
Pricing varies among New Boy 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 New Boy 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.
New Boy vs The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar: which is better?
New Boy scores 7.2/10 while The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
New Boy vs An Irish Goodbye: which is better?
New Boy scores 7.2/10 while An Irish Goodbye scores 8.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
New Boy vs The Neighbors' Window: which is better?
New Boy scores 7.2/10 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.

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