Beyond the Universe vs The Five Pennies
Beyond the Universe has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.7/10 for The Five Pennies). The Five Pennies is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 6m. The Five Pennies is the older of the two (1959 against 2022). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Beyond the Universe
The Five Pennies| Beyond the Universe | The Five Pennies | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2022 | 1959 |
| Length | 2h 6m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music |
| Country | Brazil | – |
| Director | Diego Freitas | Melville Shavelson |
| Main cast | Henry Zaga, Othon Bastos, Rita Assemany, Denise Del Vecchio, Isabel Fillardis | Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino |
Synopsis
Beyond the Universe
While waiting for a kidney transplant, a young pianist finds an unexpected connection with her doctor — and the courage to fulfill her musical dreams.
The Five Pennies
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
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