Capturing the Friedmans vs Man on the Run
Capturing the Friedmans has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.6/10 for Man on the Run). Man on the Run is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 47m. Capturing the Friedmans is the older of the two (2003 against 2023). Both are crime, documentary movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Capturing the Friedmans | Man on the Run | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2023 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Crime, Documentary | Crime, Documentary |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Andrew Jarecki | Cassius Michael Kim |
| Main cast | Arnold Friedman, Elaine Friedman, David Friedman, Jesse Friedman, Seth Friedman | Sharon Carpenter, Clare Rewcastle Brown, Jho Low, Najib Razak, Xaiver Justo |
Synopsis
Capturing the Friedmans
An Oscar nominated documentary about a middle-class American family who is torn apart when the father Arnold and son Jesse are accused of sexually abusing numerous children. Director Jarecki interviews people from different sides of this tragic story and raises the question of whether they were rightfully tried when they claim they were innocent and there was never any evidence against them.
Man on the Run
The true story of Jho Low, a mysterious businessman, and playboy, as he masterminds a scheme to exploit a sovereign wealth fund in Malaysia, 1MDB. With the collaboration of Prime Minister Najib Razak, Low funnels billions into global bank accounts to fuel his extravagant lifestyle, including Hollywood parties and even financing "The Wolf of Wall Street."
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