Peace on Earth (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 1939, Peace on Earth is a war and animation film directed by Hugh Harman, running about 9 minutes.
What it’s about. Two baby squirrels ask grandpa to explain what "men" are when he comes in singing "peace on earth, goodwill to men". Grandpa tells the story of man's last war. This classic animation short was an Academy Award Best Short Subject, Cartoons nominee.
Who’s in it. Peace on Earth stars Mel Blanc as Voices (uncredited), Sara Berner as Baby Squirrel (uncredited) and Bernice Hansen as Baby Squirrel (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Peace on Earth has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peace on Earth page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peace on Earth tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, The Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peace on Earth (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peace on Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peace on Earth worth watching?
- Peace on Earth holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy war and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Peace on Earth?
- Peace on Earth stars Mel Blanc, Sara Berner and Bernice Hansen.
- When was Peace on Earth released?
- Peace on Earth was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 9 minutes.