Almost Us vs What's in a Name
Almost Us has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for What's in a Name). Almost Us is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 1h 49m. What's in a Name is the older of the two (2012 against 2026). Both are comedy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Almost Us | What's in a Name | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 42m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Comedy |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Dan Villegas | Alexandre de La Patellière, Matthieu Delaporte |
| Main cast | Dustin Yu, Fyang Smith, JM Ibarra, Lotlot Bustamante, Yukii Takahashi | Charles Berling, Valérie Benguigui, Patrick Bruel, Guillaume de Tonquédec, Judith El Zein |
Synopsis
Almost Us
RR has always been in love with his best friend, Janine. But she's infatuated with Kenzo, the star of her own fan fiction. When he finds a way for Janine to meet Kenzo, will he risk his own happiness just for her to have her own happiness?
What's in a Name
Vincent, a wealthy real estate agent, is invited to dinner by his sister Elizabeth and her husband Peter, both professors in Paris. Claude, a childhood friend and trombonist in a symphony orchestra, is also present. Vincent brings news from the prenatal examination of his and his wife Anna's unborn son. The name chosen by the soon-to-be parents strongly offends the others for many reasons. The dispute between the guests quickly escalates and…
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