A Hijacking vs Parasite
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for A Hijacking). A Hijacking is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 2h 13m. A Hijacking is the older of the two (2012 against 2019). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Hijacking
Parasite| A Hijacking | Parasite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 43m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Tobias Lindholm | Bong Joon Ho |
| Main cast | Pilou Asbæk, Dar Salim, Roland Møller, Søren Malling, Gary Skjoldmose Porter | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik |
Synopsis
A Hijacking
Tensions are high after a Danish freighter is captured and held for ransom by Somali pirates, leading to weeks of high-stakes negotiations – and an escalating potential for explosive violence.
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
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