A Civil Action vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.5/10 for A Civil Action). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 1h 55m. A Civil Action is the older of the two (1998 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Civil Action
The Secret Life of Jim| A Civil Action | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Steven Zaillian | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Tony Shalhoub, Peter Jacobson, John Lithgow, Željko Ivanek, William H. Macy | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
A Civil Action
Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is potentially worth millions. The case becomes his obsession, to the extent that he is willing to give up everything—including his career and his clients' goals—in order to continue the case against all odds.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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