Conspiracy Theory vs Infernal Affairs

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.6/10 for Conspiracy Theory). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 15m. Conspiracy Theory is the older of the two (1997 against 2002). Both are action, drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Conspiracy Theory posterConspiracy Theory1997 VS Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002
Conspiracy TheoryInfernal Affairs
Audience score★ 6.6/10★ 7.8/10
Year19972002
Length2h 15m1h 40m
GenresAction, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRichard DonnerAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung
Main castPatrick Stewart, Mel Gibson, Julia Roberts, Michael Potts, Steve KahanTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang

Synopsis

Conspiracy Theory

A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.

Infernal Affairs

Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.

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