American History X vs Burt
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for American History X). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 59m. American History X is the older of the two (1998 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| American History X | Burt | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 18m |
| Genres | Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Tony Kaye | Joe Burke |
| Main cast | Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, Edward Norton | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi |
Synopsis
American History X
Derek Vineyard is paroled after serving 3 years in prison for killing two African-American men. Through his brother, Danny Vineyard's narration, we learn that before going to prison, Derek was a skinhead and the leader of a violent white supremacist gang that committed acts of racial crime throughout L.A. and his actions greatly influenced Danny. Reformed and fresh out of prison, Derek severs contact with the gang and becomes determined to keep…
Burt
Burt, a 69-year-old musician with Parkinson’s, has his life turned upside down when a man from New York shows up claiming to be his son. Having always dreamed of being a father, Burt embraces Sammy and invites him to stay for the weekend, where he lives with his grumpy landlord.
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