Castaway on the Moon vs The Spectacular Now
Castaway on the Moon has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for The Spectacular Now). The Spectacular Now is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 59m. Castaway on the Moon is the older of the two (2009 against 2013). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Castaway on the Moon | The Spectacular Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2009 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 59m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Lee Hae-jun | James Ponsoldt |
| Main cast | Koo Kyo-hwan, Jung Jae-young, Jang So-yeon, Park Young-seo, Jung Ryeo-won | Bob Odenkirk, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kyle Chandler, Brie Larson |
Synopsis
Castaway on the Moon
Mr. Kim is jobless, lost in debt and has been dumped by his girlfriend. He decides to end it all by jumping into the Han River - only to find himself washed up on a small, mid-river island. He soon abandons thoughts of suicide or rescue and begins a new life as a castaway. His antics catch the attention of a young woman whose apartment overlooks the river. Her discovery changes both their lives.
The Spectacular Now
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
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