Burt vs Treading Water
Burt has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7/10 for Treading Water). Burt is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 2h 1m. Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Burt
Treading Water| Burt | Treading Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 18m | 2h 1m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joe Burke | Gino Evans |
| Main cast | Oliver Cooper, Olivia Luccardi, Brenda Vaccaro, John Karna, Louis Lombardi | Christine Dalby, Wendy Patterson, Joe Gill, Becky Bowe, Darren Connolly |
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.
Treading Water
Set amidst the backdrop of the iconic Manchester skyline, Danny, fresh out of prison into the tough reality of supported housing and dealing with the mental health issues that have shaped him. Whilst he attempts to get his life back on track a chance encounter with past love Laura shines a light in the dark – but will this hint of romance offer a shot at redemption or lead him on a path to tragedy?
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