A History of Violence vs The Dark Knight
The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for A History of Violence). A History of Violence is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 32m. A History of Violence is the older of the two (2005 against 2008). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A History of Violence
The Dark Knight| A History of Violence | The Dark Knight | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2008 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 2h 32m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | David Cronenberg | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Ed Harris, Ashton Holmes, Kyle Schmid, Maria Bello, Peter MacNeill | Nestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall |
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.
The Dark Knight
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
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