American Beauty vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8/10 for American Beauty). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 2h 2m. American Beauty is the older of the two (1999 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American Beauty
The Secret Life of Jim| American Beauty | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1999 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h 2m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Sam Mendes | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Scott Bakula, Wes Bentley, John Cho, Chris Cooper, Kevin Spacey | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
American Beauty
Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his daughter's attractive friend.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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