Alexander vs The Wind Rises
The Wind Rises has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for Alexander). The Wind Rises is the shorter watch at 2h 6m compared with 2h 56m. Alexander is the older of the two (2004 against 2013). Both are drama, history, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Alexander
The Wind Rises| Alexander | The Wind Rises | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2013 |
| Length | 2h 56m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama, History, Romance, War | Animation, Drama, History, Romance, War |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Oliver Stone | Hayao Miyazaki |
| Main cast | Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Anthony Hopkins, Colin Farrell, Jared Leto, Angelina Jolie | Jun Kunimura, Shinobu Otake, Mirai Shida, Masahiko Nishimura, Hidetoshi Nishijima |
Synopsis
Alexander
Alexander, the King of Macedonia, leads his legions against the giant Persian Empire. After defeating the Persians, he leads his army across the then known world, venturing farther than any westerner had ever gone, all the way to India.
The Wind Rises
A lifelong love of flight inspires Japanese aviation engineer Jiro Horikoshi, whose storied career includes the creation of the A-6M World War II fighter plane.
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