29 vs Shortbus
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.3/10 for Shortbus). Shortbus is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 29m. Shortbus is the older of the two (2006 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
Shortbus| 29 | Shortbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | John Cameron Mitchell |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Paul Dawson, Mickey Cottrell, David Pittu, Sook-Yin Lee, PJ DeBoy |
Synopsis
29
A quirky 29-year-old named Sathya embarks on an unexpected journey of laughter, unlikely friendships, and self-discovery. Through hilarious misadventures and chance encounters, he slowly sees life's bigger picture - its surprises, joys, and second chances.
Shortbus
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.