Burt vs The Perfect Candidate
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.7/10 for The Perfect Candidate). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 1h 44m. The Perfect Candidate is the older of the two (2020 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Burt
The Perfect Candidate| Burt | The Perfect Candidate | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joe Burke | Haifaa al-Mansour |
| Main cast | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi | Mila Al-Zahrani, Nora Al Awadh, Dae Al Hilali, Khalid Abdulrhim, Shafi Al Harthy |
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.
The Perfect Candidate
A young Saudi doctor campaigns for a seat on the municipal council, finding confidence as she combats prejudice.
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