Captive vs The Usual Suspects

The Usual Suspects has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 5.7/10 for Captive). Captive is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 46m. The Usual Suspects is the older of the two (1995 against 2015). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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CaptiveThe Usual Suspects
Audience score★ 5.7/10★ 8.2/10
Year20151995
Length1h 37m1h 46m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country––
DirectorJerry JamesonBryan Singer
Main castMichael Kenneth Williams, Kate Mara, Mimi Rogers, David Oyelowo, E. Roger MitchellKevin Pollak, Giancarlo Esposito, Benicio del Toro, Dan Hedaya, Kevin Spacey

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…

The Usual Suspects

Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.

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