A History of Violence vs Prisoners
Prisoners has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.2/10 for A History of Violence). A History of Violence is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 33m. A History of Violence is the older of the two (2005 against 2013). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A History of Violence
Prisoners| A History of Violence | Prisoners | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 33m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | David Cronenberg | Denis Villeneuve |
| Main cast | Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill | Dylan Minnette, Len Cariou, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence Howard |
Synopsis
A History of Violence
An average family is thrust into the spotlight after the father commits a seemingly self-defense murder at his diner.
Prisoners
Keller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street.
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