Brilliant Lies vs Burt
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 4.9/10 for Brilliant Lies). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 34m. Brilliant Lies is the older of the two (1996 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Brilliant Lies
Burt| Brilliant Lies | Burt | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.9/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 1h 18m |
| Genres | Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Richard Franklin | Joe Burke |
| Main cast | Anthony LaPaglia, Gia Carides, Zoe Carides, Ray Barrett, Michael Veitch | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi |
Synopsis
Brilliant Lies
Susy Conner accuses former employer, Gary Fitzgerald, of harassment and unfair dismissal for failing to comply with his sexual demands. Relating the incident to conciliation lawyer, Marion Lee, Susy comments that the trauma experienced should entitle her to a compensation payment of $40,000.00.
Burt
Burt, a 69-year-old musician with Parkinson’s, has his life turned upside down when a man from New York shows up claiming to be his son. Having always dreamed of being a father, Burt embraces Sammy and invites him to stay for the weekend, where he lives with his grumpy landlord.
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