A Fish Called Wanda vs Silver Star

Silver Star has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 7.2/10 for A Fish Called Wanda). Silver Star is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 49m. A Fish Called Wanda is the older of the two (1988 against 2025). Both are comedy, crime movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A Fish Called Wanda posterA Fish Called Wanda1988 VS Silver Star posterSilver Star2025
A Fish Called WandaSilver Star
Audience score★ 7.2/10★ 7.7/10
Year19882025
Length1h 49m1h 42m
GenresComedy, CrimeComedy, Crime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited Kingdom–
DirectorCharles CrichtonLola Bessis, Ruben Amar
Main castKevin Kline, Ken Campbell, Jamie Lee Curtis, John Cleese, Stephen FryGrace Van Dien, Noa Fisher, Troy Leigh-Anne Johnson, Brian Coll, Odley Jean

Synopsis

A Fish Called Wanda

While a diamond advocate attempts to steal a collection of diamonds, troubles arise when he realises he’s not the only one after the collection.

Silver Star

When Billie learns that her estranged parents' lives are at risk, she tries to help them by robbing a bank. In her botched robbery attempt, she takes a hostage named Franny, who turns out to be a charmingly impulsive pregnant teenager with nothing left to lose. Together, Billie and Franny embark on a chase through scenic American landscapes, clashing and struggling for common ground in hopes for a brighter future.

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