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The Music Box

The Music Box

Short Film Comedy Live Action 1930S Oscar

The Music Box is a 1932 Laurel and Hardy comedy short, notable for winning the first Oscar for live-action short comedy.

8.8 Great

apps Top The Music Box Alternatives

The top alternative to The Music Box in 2026 is Two People Exchanging Saliva with a score of 8.9/10, followed by The Singers (8.8) and An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge (8.8).

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Two People Exchanging Saliva

Two People Exchanging Saliva

Two People Exchanging Saliva is a 2024 French-language short by Natalie Musteata and Alexandre Singh, tied for the 2026...

Satire Live Action 2020S Oscar
8.9 Great
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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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An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge

An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge is a 1961 French short by Robert Enrico, notable for adapting Ambrose Bierce and winni...

French 1960S Live Action Oscar
8.8 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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Nefta Football Club

Nefta Football Club

Nefta Football Club is a French-Tunisian live-action short by Yves Piat, Oscar-nominated for its desert comedy about boy...

French Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.4 Good
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God of Love

God of Love

God of Love is a 2010 American live-action short by Luke Matheny, winner of the 2011 Oscar for its black-and-white Cupid...

American Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.3 Good
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The Eleven O'Clock

The Eleven O'Clock

The Eleven O'Clock is a 2016 Australian comedy short by Derin Seale, noted for its Oscar nomination and a therapy sessio...

Australian Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.2 Good
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Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?

Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?

Do I Have to Take Care of Everything? is a 2012 Finnish comedy short by Selma Vilhunen, an Oscar nominee about a family...

Comedy Live Action Finnish Oscar
7.2 Good
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Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa?

Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa?

Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa? is the Finnish title of Selma Vilhunen's 2012 short, only the second Finnish film to receive...

Comedy Live Action Finnish Oscar
7.2 Good
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Le Mozart des Pickpockets

Le Mozart des Pickpockets

Le Mozart des Pickpockets is a 2006 French live-action short by Philippe Pollet-Villard, winner of the 2008 Oscar and a...

French Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.2 Good
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Ave Maria

Ave Maria

Ave Maria is a 2015 Palestinian-French-German short by Basil Khalil, noted for its Oscar nomination and a comic clash at...

Comedy Live Action Oscar Palestinian
7.1 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
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Tanghi Argentini

Tanghi Argentini

Tanghi Argentini is a 2006 Belgian live-action short by Guido Thys, a Dutch-language workplace comedy nominated for the...

Comedy Live Action Belgian Oscar
7.1 Good
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Tuba Atlantic

Tuba Atlantic

Tuba Atlantic is a Norwegian short by Hallvar Witso about a dying man and a giant tuba, notable for an Oscar nomination...

Norwegian Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.0 Good
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The New Tenants

The New Tenants

The New Tenants is a 2009 Danish-American live-action short by Joachim Back, winner of the 2010 Oscar for its dark apart...

Danish Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.0 Good
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Instead of Abracadabra

Instead of Abracadabra

Instead of Abracadabra is a 2008 Swedish comedy short by Patrik Eklund, Oscar-nominated for its deadpan portrait of an a...

Comedy Live Action Swedish Oscar
7.0 Good
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Il Supplente

Il Supplente

Il Supplente is an Italian live-action short by Andrea Jublin about a substitute teacher, nominated for the 2008 Academy...

Italian Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.0 Good
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Eramos Pocos

Eramos Pocos

Eramos Pocos is a 2005 Spanish live-action short by Borja Cobeaga, known in English as One Too Many and nominated for an...

Spanish Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.0 Good
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Our Time Is Up

Our Time Is Up

Our Time Is Up is a 2004 American live-action short by Rob Pearlstein, starring Kevin Pollak and nominated for the 2006...

American Comedy Live Action Oscar
7.0 Good

summarize Quick Comparison Summary

Alternative Score vs The Music Box Action
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Two People Exchanging Saliva
Short Film Satire Live Action 2020S
8.9 Great +0.1 Compare
The Singers
The Singers
Short Film Drama Live Action 2020S
8.8 Great Same Compare
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge
Short Film French 1960S Live Action
8.8 Great Same Compare
An Irish Goodbye
An Irish Goodbye
Short Film Comedy Live Action Irish
8.2 Great -0.6 Compare
Nefta Football Club
Nefta Football Club
Short Film French Comedy Live Action
7.4 Good -1.4 Compare
God of Love
God of Love
Short Film American Comedy Live Action
7.3 Good -1.5 Compare
The Eleven O'Clock
The Eleven O'Clock
Short Film Australian Comedy Live Action
7.2 Good -1.6 Compare
Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?
Do I Have to Take Care of Everything?
Short Film Comedy Live Action Finnish
7.2 Good -1.6 Compare
Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa?
Pitääkö Mun Kaikki Hoitaa?
Short Film Comedy Live Action Finnish
7.2 Good -1.6 Compare
Le Mozart des Pickpockets
Le Mozart des Pickpockets
Short Film French Comedy Live Action
7.2 Good -1.6 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to The Music Box?
The top alternatives to The Music Box in 2026 include Two People Exchanging Saliva, The Singers, An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge, An Irish Goodbye, Nefta Football Club. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does The Music Box compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Music Box scores 8.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is The Music Box worth it in 2026?
The Music Box scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo, making it a highly-rated option in the Short Film category. However, alternatives like Two People Exchanging Saliva may better suit specific needs.
What is the best free alternative to The Music Box?
Several alternatives to The Music Box 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 The Music Box?
Common reasons users look for The Music Box 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 The Music Box are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Music Box in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which The Music Box alternative has the highest rating?
Two People Exchanging Saliva currently holds the highest rating among The Music Box alternatives with a score of 8.9/10.
Can I use Two People Exchanging Saliva instead of The Music Box?
Two People Exchanging Saliva is one of the top-rated alternatives to The Music Box. 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 The Music Box?
Pricing varies among The Music Box 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 The Music Box 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.
The Music Box vs Two People Exchanging Saliva: which is better?
The Music Box scores 8.8/10 while Two People Exchanging Saliva scores 8.9/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Music Box vs The Singers: which is better?
The Music Box scores 8.8/10 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.
The Music Box vs An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge: which is better?
The Music Box scores 8.8/10 while An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge scores 8.8/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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