A Mother's Confession vs The Man Who Wasn't There
A Mother's Confession has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for The Man Who Wasn't There). A Mother's Confession is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 1h 56m. The Man Who Wasn't There is the older of the two (2001 against 2025). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| A Mother's Confession | The Man Who Wasn't There | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2001 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Maya Table | Joel Coen |
| Main cast | Ciera Angelia, Raymond Seay, George Murray Jr., Brandon McGee, Keon Black | Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Jenkins, Michael Badalucco, Frances McDormand |
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.
The Man Who Wasn't There
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
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