Burt vs Don't Tell

Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.3/10 for Don't Tell). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 50m. Don't Tell is the older of the two (2017 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Burt posterBurt2025 VS Don't Tell posterDon't Tell2017
BurtDon't Tell
Audience score★ 10.0/10★ 6.3/10
Year20252017
Length1h 18m1h 50m
GenresComedy, DramaDrama
Country–Australia
DirectorJoe BurkeTori Garrett
Main castOliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis LombardiRobert Taylor, Aden Young, Jacqueline McKenzie, Susie Porter, Rachel Griffiths

Synopsis

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.

Don't Tell

Based on true events that changed the law. This is the story of a survivor, Lyndal, a young woman sexually abused as an 11 year old while attending a prestigious school. Her courage to fight for justice is entrusted to a local lawyer determined to build a case and give Lyndal peace from her torment. With the help of his aspiring young associate and an enigmatic barrister, the lawyer and Lyndal find their way together.

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