23 000 Lives vs Turbulence
Turbulence has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5/10 for 23 000 Lives). Turbulence is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 1h 52m. Turbulence is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| 23 000 Lives | Turbulence | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 31m |
| Genres | Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller |
| Country | Germany | United States of America |
| Director | Markus Goller | Claudio Fäh |
| Main cast | Louis Hofmann, Franka Potente, Frederick Lau, Herbert Knaup, Corinna Harfouch | Hera Hilmar, Jeremy Irvine, Kelsey Grammer, Olga Kurylenko, Jon Wennington |
Synopsis
23 000 Lives
Unable to stand by and watch as countless refugees lose their lives attempting to reach Europe by sea, a group of young Berliners take action. Inexperienced but driven by passion and courage, they launch a crowdfunding campaign to buy an old ship. Venturing into the Mediterranean, they embark on a mission to save thousands of people. But their efforts soon put their understanding of law and justice to the test.
Turbulence
Young married couple Zach and Emmy decide to take a hot air balloon trip across the Italian Dolomites to rekindle their relationship. When they and pilot Harry are joined by a third passenger, Julia, events unfold in ways they could never imagine five thousand meters in the air.
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