12 Years a Slave vs Dandelion
Dandelion has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.9/10 for 12 Years a Slave). Dandelion is the shorter watch at 20m compared with 2h 14m. 12 Years a Slave is the older of the two (2013 against 2025). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
12 Years a Slave
Dandelion| 12 Years a Slave | Dandelion | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 9.2/10 |
| Year | 2013 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 20m |
| Genres | Drama, History | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States of America |
| Director | Steve McQueen | Fiona Obertinca |
| Main cast | Michael Kenneth Williams, Benedict Cumberbatch, Paul Dano, Adepero Oduye, Bill Camp | Ava Lalezarzadeh, Vic Michaelis, Kristin Carey, Lynn Allinger, Sarah Cortez |
Synopsis
12 Years a Slave
In the pre-Civil War United States, Solomon Northup, a free black man from upstate New York, is abducted and sold into slavery. Facing cruelty as well as unexpected kindnesses Solomon struggles not only to stay alive, but to retain his dignity. In the twelfth year of his unforgettable odyssey, Solomon’s chance meeting with a Canadian abolitionist will forever alter his life.
Dandelion
In 1970s Los Angeles, rebellious queer teen Margaret gets thrown out of yet another foster placement and finds herself in the company of a mysterious social worker who's tasked with finding her a new home before the break of dawn. At odds and forced to travel the city together, Margaret realizes that running may not be her only option.
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