2046 vs The Beast
2046 has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.3/10 for The Beast). 2046 is the shorter watch at 2h 8m compared with 2h 26m. 2046 is the older of the two (2004 against 2024). Both are drama, romance, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
2046
The Beast| 2046 | The Beast | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 2h 26m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction | Drama, Romance, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Wong Kar-Wai | Bertrand Bonello |
| Main cast | Zhang Ziyi, Chang Chen, Maggie Cheung, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Siu Ping-Lam | Julia Faure, Léa Seydoux, George MacKay, Elina Löwensohn, Guslagie Malanda |
Synopsis
2046
Women enter and exit a science fiction author's life over the course of a few years after the author loses the woman he considers his one true love.
The Beast
In the near future where emotions have become a threat, Gabrielle finally decides to purify her DNA in a machine that will immerse her in her past lives and rid her of any strong feelings. She then meets Louis and feels a powerful connection, as if she had known him forever.