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The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling

The Ugly Duckling is Disney's 1939 Silly Symphony remake of the Andersen tale, notable as the final Silly Symphony and an Oscar winner.

7.8 Good

apps Top The Ugly Duckling Alternatives

The top alternative to The Ugly Duckling in 2026 is The Wrong Trousers with a score of 9.6/10, followed by The Man Who Planted Trees (9.2) and A Close Shave (9.0).

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The Wrong Trousers

The Wrong Trousers

“This animated short film, created by Aardman Animations, features Wallace and Gromit’s adventures with a new character,...

Animation British Oscar Aardman
9.6 Brilliant
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The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees

The Man Who Planted Trees is a 1987 Canadian animated short by Frederic Back, notable for adapting Jean Giono and winnin...

Animation Canadian 1980S Oscar
9.2 Excellent
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A Close Shave

A Close Shave

A Close Shave is Nick Park's 1995 Wallace and Gromit stop-motion short, notable for introducing Shaun the Sheep and winn...

Animation British Oscar Aardman
9.0 Excellent
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The Cat Concerto

The Cat Concerto

The Cat Concerto is a 1947 MGM Tom and Jerry short by Hanna and Barbera, built around Liszt's Hungarian Rhapsody No. 2 a...

Animation 1940S Mgm Oscar
8.8 Great
5
The Music Box

The Music Box

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

Comedy Live Action 1930S Oscar
8.8 Great
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The Old Mill

The Old Mill

The Old Mill is Disney's 1937 Silly Symphony, a storm-set showcase for the multiplane camera that won the animated short...

Animation Disney 1930S Oscar
8.5 Great
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Crac

Crac

Crac is a 1981 animated short by Canadian filmmaker Frederic Back, notable for winning an Oscar with a Quebec rocking-ch...

Animation Canadian Oscar Nfb
8.4 Great
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Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs

Three Little Pigs is a 1933 Disney Silly Symphony directed by Burt Gillett, a major hit that won the 1934 animated short...

Animation Disney 1930S Oscar
8.3 Great
9
The Dot and the Line

The Dot and the Line

The Dot and the Line is a 1965 MGM animated short by Chuck Jones, notable for adapting Norton Juster's fable and winning...

Animation 1960S Mgm Oscar
8.2 Great
10
The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle

The Sand Castle is a 1977 Canadian stop-motion film by Co Hoedeman, winner of the Academy Award for best animated short...

Animation Canadian Oscar Nfb
8.1 Great
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Bob's Birthday

Bob's Birthday

Bob's Birthday is a 1993 animated short by Alison Snowden and David Fine, winner of the 1995 Oscar for best animated sho...

Animation Canadian 1990S Oscar
8.1 Great
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Der Fuehrer's Face

Der Fuehrer's Face

Der Fuehrer's Face is Disney's 1943 Donald Duck anti-Nazi propaganda short by Jack Kinney, and the only Donald cartoon t...

Animation Disney 1940S Oscar
8.1 Great
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The Critic

The Critic

The Critic is a 1963 animated short by Ernest Pintoff with Mel Brooks's voice, notable for winning the Oscar for animate...

Animation Comedy 1960S Oscar
8.1 Great
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Ferdinand the Bull

Ferdinand the Bull

Ferdinand the Bull is Disney's 1938 animated short based on Munro Leaf's story of a peaceful bull, and won the animated...

Animation Disney 1930S Oscar
8.0 Great
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The Yankee Doodle Mouse

The Yankee Doodle Mouse

The Yankee Doodle Mouse is a 1943 MGM Tom and Jerry wartime cartoon by Hanna and Barbera, the duo's first animated short...

Animation 1940S Mgm Oscar
7.9 Good
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Mouse Trouble

Mouse Trouble

Mouse Trouble is a 1944 MGM Tom and Jerry short by Hanna and Barbera, in which Tom studies a cat manual and won the anim...

Animation 1940S Mgm Oscar
7.9 Good
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Flowers and Trees

Flowers and Trees

Flowers and Trees is Disney's 1932 Silly Symphony, the first commercial three-strip Technicolor cartoon and the first an...

Animation Disney 1930S Oscar
7.8 Good
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The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare

The Tortoise and the Hare is a 1935 Disney Silly Symphony based on Aesop's fable, notable for winning the 1934 animated...

Animation Disney 1930S Oscar
7.8 Good
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Lend a Paw

Lend a Paw

Lend a Paw is Disney's 1941 Mickey Mouse cartoon by Clyde Geronimi, notable as the only Mickey Mouse short to win the an...

Animation Disney 1940S Oscar
7.6 Good
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The Country Cousin

The Country Cousin

The Country Cousin is a 1936 Disney Silly Symphony drawn from the town mouse fable, notable for winning the animated sho...

Animation Disney 1930S Oscar
7.3 Good

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The Wrong Trousers
The Wrong Trousers
Short Film Animation British Oscar
9.6 Brilliant +1.8 Compare
The Man Who Planted Trees
The Man Who Planted Trees
Short Film Animation Canadian 1980S
9.2 Excellent +1.4 Compare
A Close Shave
A Close Shave
Short Film Animation British Oscar
9.0 Excellent +1.2 Compare
The Cat Concerto
The Cat Concerto
Short Film Animation 1940S Mgm
8.8 Great +1.0 Compare
The Music Box
The Music Box
Short Film Comedy Live Action 1930S
8.8 Great +1.0 Compare
The Old Mill
The Old Mill
Short Film Animation Disney 1930S
8.5 Great +0.7 Compare
Crac
Crac
Short Film Animation Canadian Oscar
8.4 Great +0.6 Compare
Three Little Pigs
Three Little Pigs
Short Film Animation Disney 1930S
8.3 Great +0.5 Compare
The Dot and the Line
The Dot and the Line
Short Film Animation 1960S Mgm
8.2 Great +0.4 Compare
The Sand Castle
The Sand Castle
Short Film Animation Canadian Oscar
8.1 Great +0.3 Compare

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help Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best alternatives to The Ugly Duckling?
The top alternatives to The Ugly Duckling in 2026 include The Wrong Trousers, The Man Who Planted Trees, A Close Shave, The Cat Concerto, The Music Box. Each offers unique features and is objectively scored on Lunoo to help you compare.
How does The Ugly Duckling compare to its competitors?
Our AI-powered comparison system analyzes features, pricing, user reviews, and expert opinions to provide objective scores. The Ugly Duckling scores 7.8/10. Click any alternative above to see a detailed side-by-side comparison.
Is The Ugly Duckling worth it in 2026?
The Ugly Duckling 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 Ugly Duckling?
Several alternatives to The Ugly Duckling 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 Ugly Duckling?
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How many alternatives to The Ugly Duckling are there?
Lunoo currently lists 20 scored alternatives to The Ugly Duckling in the Short Film category, ranked by our AI-powered evaluation system.
Which The Ugly Duckling alternative has the highest rating?
The Wrong Trousers currently holds the highest rating among The Ugly Duckling alternatives with a score of 9.6/10.
Can I use The Wrong Trousers instead of The Ugly Duckling?
The Wrong Trousers is one of the top-rated alternatives to The Ugly Duckling. 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 Ugly Duckling?
Pricing varies among The Ugly Duckling 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 Ugly Duckling 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 Ugly Duckling vs The Wrong Trousers: which is better?
The Ugly Duckling scores 7.8/10 while The Wrong Trousers scores 9.6/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Ugly Duckling vs The Man Who Planted Trees: which is better?
The Ugly Duckling scores 7.8/10 while The Man Who Planted Trees scores 9.2/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.
The Ugly Duckling vs A Close Shave: which is better?
The Ugly Duckling scores 7.8/10 while A Close Shave scores 9.0/10 on Lunoo. The best choice depends on your specific needs. Use our detailed comparison tool for a full breakdown.

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