Captive vs Memories of Murder

Memories of Murder has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 5.7/10 for Captive). Captive is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 11m. Memories of Murder is the older of the two (2003 against 2015). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Captive posterCaptive2015 VS Memories of Murder posterMemories of Murder2003
CaptiveMemories of Murder
Audience score★ 5.7/10★ 8.1/10
Year20152003
Length1h 37m2h 11m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country–South Korea
DirectorJerry JamesonBong Joon Ho
Main castMichael Kenneth Williams, Kate Mara, Mimi Rogers, David Oyelowo, E. Roger MitchellByun Hee-bong, Kim Roi-ha, Song Kang-ho, Yoo Seung-mok, Ryu Tae-ho

Synopsis

Captive

Based on a miraculous true story that drew the attention of the entire nation, is the dramatic, thrilling, and spiritual journey of Ashley Smith and Brian Nichols. After being taken hostage by Brian in her own apartment, Ashley turns to Rick Warren’s inspirational book, The Purpose Driven Life, for guidance. In reading from the book, Ashley not only finds purpose in her own life, but helps Brian find a more peaceful resolution to a harrowing…

Memories of Murder

During the late 1980s, two detectives in a South Korean province attempt to solve the nation's first series of rape-and-murder cases.

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