Boyhood vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.5/10 for Boyhood). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 2h 46m. Boyhood is the older of the two (2014 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Boyhood
The Secret Life of Jim| Boyhood | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h 46m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Richard Linklater | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Ethan Hawke, Patricia Arquette, Zoe Graham, Steven Chester Prince, Ellar Coltrane | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
Boyhood
The film tells a story of a divorced couple trying to raise their young son. The story follows the boy for twelve years, from first grade at age 6 through 12th grade at age 17-18, and examines his relationship with his parents as he grows.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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