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The Lost Thing

The Lost Thing

The Lost Thing is a 2010 Australian animated short by Shaun Tan and Andrew Ruhemann, winner of the 2011 Oscar for Best Animated Short.

7.8 Good

apps Top The Lost Thing Alternatives

The top alternative to The Lost Thing in 2026 is World of Tomorrow with a score of 9.1/10, followed by Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave (8.6) and If Anything Happens I Love You (8.4).

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World of Tomorrow

World of Tomorrow

World of Tomorrow is a 2015 animated short by Don Hertzfeldt, noted for its Oscar nomination and award-winning science-f...

Sci Fi Adult Animated Oscar
9.1 Excellent
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Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave

Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave

Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave is a 1995 British Aardman stop-motion short by Nick Park, Oscar-winning and the debut of...

Comedy Animated Oscar Aardman
8.6 Great
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If Anything Happens I Love You

If Anything Happens I Love You

If Anything Happens I Love You is a 2020 American animated short by Will McCormack and Michael Govier, Oscar-winning for...

Drama Netflix Animated Oscar
8.4 Great
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For the Birds

For the Birds

For the Birds is Ralph Eggleston's 2000 Pixar animated short, released with Monsters, Inc. and winner of the 2002 animat...

Pixar Comedy Animated Oscar
8.4 Great
5
Father and Daughter

Father and Daughter

Father and Daughter is a 2000 Dutch-British animated short by Michael Dudok de Wit, winner of the 2001 Oscar for Best An...

Family Dutch Animated Oscar
8.4 Great
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Ice Merchants

Ice Merchants

Ice Merchants is a 2022 animated short by Portugal's Joao Gonzalez, the first Portuguese production nominated for the an...

Drama Animated Portuguese Oscar
8.3 Great
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Piper

Piper

Piper is a 2016 Pixar animated short by Alan Barillaro, noted for winning the Oscar and its detailed depiction of a hung...

Nature Pixar Animated Oscar
8.3 Great
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The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore

The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore is a 2011 animated short by William Joyce and Brandon Oldenburg, winne...

Family Literary Animated Oscar
8.3 Great
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In the Shadow of the Cypress

In the Shadow of the Cypress

In the Shadow of the Cypress is a 2023 Iranian animated short by Hossein Molayemi and Shirin Sohani that won the 2025 Os...

Animated Recent Iranian Oscar
8.2 Great
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The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse is a 2022 animated short from Charlie Mackesy's book that won both the Oscar an...

British Adaptation Animated Oscar
8.2 Great
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Ryan

Ryan

Ryan is a 2004 Canadian animated documentary by Chris Landreth about animator Ryan Larkin, winner of the 2005 Oscar.

Canadian Documentary Animated Oscar
8.2 Great
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Ninety-Five Senses

Ninety-Five Senses

Ninety-Five Senses is a 2022 American animated short by Jared and Jerusha Hess, Oscar-nominated for Tim Blake Nelson's d...

Drama Animated Recent Oscar
8.1 Great
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Bao

Bao

Bao is a 2018 Pixar animated short by Domee Shi, Oscar-winning for its magical-realist story of a Chinese Canadian mothe...

Family Pixar Animated Oscar
8.1 Great
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Day & Night

Day & Night

Day & Night is a 2010 Pixar short by Teddy Newton, Oscar-nominated for mixing 2D characters with 3D scenes inside their...

Conceptual Pixar Animated Oscar
8.1 Great
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Kitbull

Kitbull

Kitbull is a 2019 Pixar SparkShorts film by Rosana Sullivan, Oscar-nominated for its traditionally animated cat-and-dog...

Pixar Animated Animal Oscar
8.0 Great
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The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper

The Dam Keeper is a 2014 U.S. animated short by Robert Kondo and Daisuke Tsutsumi, noted for its Oscar nomination and To...

Fantasy American Animated Oscar
8.0 Great
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Harvie Krumpet

Harvie Krumpet

Harvie Krumpet is Adam Elliot's 2003 Australian stop-motion tragicomedy, narrated by Geoffrey Rush and winner of the 200...

Australian Animated Claymation Oscar
7.8 Good
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Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy

Birthday Boy is a 2004 Australian animated short by Sejong Park, set during the Korean War and nominated for the 2005 Os...

Australian Animated War Oscar
7.2 Good
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Quest

Quest

Quest is a 1996 German puppet-animated short by Tyron Montgomery and Thomas Stellmach, winner of the Oscar for Best Anim...

Fantasy German Animated Oscar
7.2 Good
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Possessions

Possessions

Possessions is a 2012 Japanese animated short by Shuhei Morita, part of the Short Peace anthology and an Oscar nominee u...

Fantasy Japanese Animated Oscar
6.9 Fair

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

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World of Tomorrow
World of Tomorrow
Short Film Sci Fi Adult Animated
9.1 Excellent +1.3 Compare
Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave
Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave
Short Film Comedy Animated Oscar
8.6 Great +0.8 Compare
If Anything Happens I Love You
If Anything Happens I Love You
Short Film Drama Netflix Animated
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
For the Birds
For the Birds
Short Film Pixar Comedy Animated
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
Father and Daughter
Father and Daughter
Short Film Family Dutch Animated
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
Ice Merchants
Ice Merchants
Short Film Drama Animated Portuguese
8.3 Great +0.5 Compare
Piper
Piper
Short Film Nature Pixar Animated
8.3 Great +0.5 Compare
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore
Short Film Family Literary Animated
8.3 Great +0.5 Compare
In the Shadow of the Cypress
In the Shadow of the Cypress
Short Film Animated Recent Iranian
8.2 Great +0.4 Compare
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse
Short Film British Adaptation Animated
8.2 Great +0.4 Compare

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What are the best alternatives to The Lost Thing?
The top alternatives to The Lost Thing in 2026 include World of Tomorrow, Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave, If Anything Happens I Love You, For the Birds, Father and Daughter. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does The Lost Thing compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Lost Thing scores 7.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is The Lost Thing worth it in 2026?
The Lost Thing scores 7.8/10 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 The Lost Thing?
Several alternatives to The Lost Thing offer free plans or free tiers. Check the alternatives listed above and visit their websites to compare pricing and free options.
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How many alternatives to The Lost Thing are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Lost Thing in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which The Lost Thing alternative has the highest rating?
World of Tomorrow currently holds the highest rating among The Lost Thing alternatives with a score of 9.1/10.
Can I use World of Tomorrow instead of The Lost Thing?
World of Tomorrow is one of the top-rated alternatives to The Lost Thing. 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.
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How are The Lost Thing alternatives ranked on Lunoo?
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The Lost Thing vs World of Tomorrow: which is better?
The Lost Thing scores 7.8/10 while World of Tomorrow scores 9.1/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Lost Thing vs Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave: which is better?
The Lost Thing scores 7.8/10 while Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave scores 8.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Lost Thing vs If Anything Happens I Love You: which is better?
The Lost Thing scores 7.8/10 while If Anything Happens I Love You scores 8.4/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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