Bound by Honor vs The Book of Henry
Bound by Honor has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). The Book of Henry is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 3h . Bound by Honor is the older of the two (1993 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bound by Honor
The Book of Henry| Bound by Honor | The Book of Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1993 | 2017 |
| Length | 3h | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Taylor Hackford | Colin Trevorrow |
| Main cast | Billy Bob Thornton, Valente Rodriguez, Benjamin Bratt, Delroy Lindo, Lanny Flaherty | Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts |
Synopsis
Bound by Honor
Based on the true life experiences of poet Jimmy Santiago Baca, the film focuses on half-brothers Paco and Cruz, and their bi-racial cousin Miklo. It opens in 1972, as the three are members of an East L.A. gang known as the "Vatos Locos", and the story focuses on how a violent crime and the influence of narcotics alter their lives. Miklo is incarcerated and sent to San Quentin, where he makes a "home" for himself. Cruz becomes an exceptional…
The Book of Henry
Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.
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