What is the shortest movie ever released?

The World's Shortest Movie: A Tiny Masterpiece

Fresh Guacamole, a clever and imaginative short film from 2012, holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest movie ever officially released—and it clocks in at just 1 minute and 40 seconds. Created by American stop-motion artist PES (real name Adam Pesapane), the film turns an ordinary kitchen recipe into a delightful visual joke.

At first glance, it looks like someone’s making guacamole. But instead of using traditional ingredients, PES substitutes each one with unexpected everyday objects: a baseball becomes an onion, green golf balls turn into limes, dice morph into tomatoes, and a hand grenade replaces the avocado. The result is a surreal, witty, and oddly satisfying experience that feels both absurd and perfectly logical in its own quirky universe.

Distributed by Showtime ShortsHD, Fresh Guacamole was celebrated not just for its brevity, but for its creativity and flawless execution. In less than two minutes, PES delivers humor, surprise, and a touch of social commentary on consumer culture—all without a single word of dialogue. Its charm lies in the simplicity and precision of the animation, each frame packed with playful detail.

The film was even nominated for an Academy Award in 2013 in the category of Best Animated Short Film—an impressive feat for something shorter than most pop songs. That a piece so brief could resonate so deeply is a testament to the power of creative storytelling.

In a world where films often stretch toward three hours, Fresh Guacamole proves that great ideas don’t need time—they just need a clever mind and a few well-placed props.