Burt vs Philadelphia
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.7/10 for Philadelphia). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 2h 6m. Philadelphia is the older of the two (1993 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Burt
Philadelphia| Burt | Philadelphia | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1993 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joe Burke | Jonathan Demme |
| Main cast | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi | Mary Steenburgen, Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Antonio Banderas, Lisa Summerour |
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.
Philadelphia
Two competing lawyers join forces to sue a prestigious law firm for AIDS discrimination. As their unlikely friendship develops their courage overcomes the prejudice and corruption of their powerful adversaries.
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