Arrival vs The Prestige
The Prestige has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.6/10 for Arrival). Arrival is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 10m. The Prestige is the older of the two (2006 against 2016). Both are drama, mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Arrival
The Prestige| Arrival | The Prestige | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.6/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Denis Villeneuve | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Jeremy Renner, Michael Stuhlbarg, Amy Adams, Forest Whitaker, Frank Schorpion | Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Piper Perabo, Andy Serkis |
Synopsis
Arrival
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat.
The Prestige
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
Where to watch
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