A Mother's Confession vs Boyhood

A Mother's Confession has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for Boyhood). A Mother's Confession is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 46m. Boyhood is the older of the two (2014 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

A Mother's Confession posterA Mother's Confession2025 VS Boyhood posterBoyhood2014
A Mother's ConfessionBoyhood
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 7.5/10
Year20252014
Length1h 53m2h 46m
GenresCrime, DramaDrama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorMaya TableRichard Linklater
Main castCiera Angelia, Raymond Seay, George Murray Jr., Brandon McGee, Keon BlackEthan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Zoe Graham, Steven Chester Prince, Ellar Coltrane

Synopsis

A Mother's Confession

When a gang shooting leaves her son in a coma, a single mother grapples with faith and morality as she seeks vengeance against the perpetrator.

Boyhood

The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.

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