All the King's Men vs Empire of Lies
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 5.8/10 for All the King's Men). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 2h 5m. All the King's Men is the older of the two (2006 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| All the King's Men | Empire of Lies | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.8/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 1h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Steven Zaillian | Matthew Hope |
| Main cast | Kathy Baker, Jude Law, Patricia Clarkson, Anthony Hopkins, Glenn Morshower | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence |
Synopsis
All the King's Men
The story of an idealist's rise to power in the world of Louisiana politics and the corruption that leads to his ultimate downfall. Based on the 1946 Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Robert Penn Warren, loosely based on the story of real-life politician Huey Long.
Empire of Lies
When a mysterious young woman comes to interview a paranoid man living in rural isolation, he is forced to confront his part in his daughter's murder.
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