31 Candles vs In a Heartbeat
In a Heartbeat has the higher audience score (8/10 against 5.5/10 for 31 Candles). In a Heartbeat is the shorter watch at 4m compared with 1h 30m. In a Heartbeat is the older of the two (2017 against 2025). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| 31 Candles | In a Heartbeat | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 4m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Animation, Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jonah Feingold | Beth David, Esteban Bravo |
| Main cast | Caroline Aaron, Jackie Sandler, Lori Tan Chinn, Hannah Pilkes, Kuhoo Verma | Nick Ainsworth, Kelly Donohue |
Synopsis
31 Candles
Leo, a 30-year-old New Yorker who is having a Bar Mitzvah after meeting Eva, his longtime summer camp crush. In order to finish his mitzvah assignment and perhaps mature, he has to deal with, ex-partners, family members, and more.
In a Heartbeat
A closeted boy runs the risk of being outed by his own heart after it pops out of his chest to chase down the boy of his dreams.
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