American History X vs Turbulence

Turbulence has the higher audience score (10/10 against 8.3/10 for American History X). Turbulence is the shorter watch at 1h 31m 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 posterAmerican History X1998 VS Turbulence posterTurbulence2025
American History XTurbulence
Audience score★ 8.3/10★ 10.0/10
Year19982025
Length1h 59m1h 31m
GenresDramaAction, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
CountryUnited States of AmericaUnited States of America
DirectorTony KayeClaudio Fäh
Main castEthan Suplee, Fairuza Balk, Elliott Gould, Stacy Keach, Edward NortonHera Hilmar, Jeremy Irvine, Kelsey Grammer, Olga Kurylenko, Jon Wennington

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…

Turbulence

Young married couple Zach and Emmy decide to take a hot air balloon trip across the Italian Dolomites to rekindle their relationship. When they and pilot Harry are joined by a third passenger, Julia, events unfold in ways they could never imagine five thousand meters in the air.

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