Beasts of the Southern Wild vs Light of the World
Light of the World has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.8/10 for Beasts of the Southern Wild). Light of the World is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 1h 33m. Beasts of the Southern Wild is the older of the two (2012 against 2025). Both are drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Light of the World| Beasts of the Southern Wild | Light of the World | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.3/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 1h 24m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy | Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Music |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Benh Zeitlin | John J. Schafer, Tom Bancroft |
| Main cast | Quvenzhané Wallis, Dwight Henry, Levy Easterly, Gina Montana, Lowell Landes | Jesse Inocalla, David Kaye, Colin Murdock, Vincent Tong, Tim Heidecker |
Synopsis
Beasts of the Southern Wild
Hushpuppy, an intrepid six-year-old girl, lives with her father, Wink, in 'the Bathtub', a southern Delta community at the edge of the world. Wink’s tough love prepares her for the unraveling of the universe—for a time when he’s no longer there to protect her. When Wink contracts a mysterious illness, nature flies out of whack—temperatures rise and the ice caps melt, unleashing an army of prehistoric creatures called aurochs. With the waters…
Light of the World
It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.
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