Argo vs Parasite
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.3/10 for Argo). Argo is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 13m. Argo is the older of the two (2012 against 2019). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Argo
Parasite| Argo | Parasite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2019 |
| Length | 2h | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ben Affleck | Bong Joon Ho |
| Main cast | Bryan Cranston, Tate Donovan, Željko Ivanek, Kerry Bishé, Chris Messina | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik |
Synopsis
Argo
As the Iranian revolution reaches a boiling point, a CIA 'exfiltration' specialist concocts a risky plan to free six Americans who have found shelter at the home of the Canadian ambassador.
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.