American History X vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for American History X). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 1h 59m. American History X is the older of the two (1998 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
American History X
The Secret Life of Jim| American History X | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Tony Kaye | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Ethan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, Edward Norton | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
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…
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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