CODA vs The Five Pennies
CODA has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for The Five Pennies). CODA is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 1h 57m. The Five Pennies is the older of the two (1959 against 2021). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
CODA
The Five Pennies| CODA | The Five Pennies | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2021 | 1959 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Siân Heder | Melville Shavelson |
| Main cast | Kevin Chapman, Emilia Jones, John Fiore, Ayana Brown, Lonnie Farmer | Tuesday Weld, Danny Kaye, Barbara Bel Geddes, Louis Armstrong, Harry Guardino |
Synopsis
CODA
As a CODA (Child of Deaf Adults), Ruby is the only hearing person in her deaf family. When the family's fishing business is threatened, Ruby finds herself torn between pursuing her love of music and her fear of abandoning her parents.
The Five Pennies
Dixieland cornetist Red Nichols runs into opposition to his sound, but breaks through to success. He marries a warm, patient woman and even finds time to raise a family. Then tragedy strikes when their daughter contracts polio.
Where to watch
Where to watch CODAWhere to watch The Five Pennies
More like CODA · More like The Five Pennies · Compare other titles