29 vs The Lobster
29 has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7/10 for The Lobster). The Lobster is the shorter watch at 1h 59m compared with 2h 29m. The Lobster is the older of the two (2015 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
29
The Lobster| 29 | The Lobster | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 29m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Rathna Kumar | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Main cast | Leona Lishoy, Vidhu, Preethi Asrani, Mahendran, Prem | Olivia Colman, Ben Whishaw, Ashley Jensen, Colin Farrell, Rachel Weisz |
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.
The Lobster
In a dystopian near future, single people, according to the laws of The City, are taken to The Hotel, where they are obliged to find a romantic partner in forty-five days or are transformed into animals and sent off into The Woods.