Dandelion vs Red Rocket
Dandelion has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 6.8/10 for Red Rocket). Dandelion is the shorter watch at 20m compared with 2h 10m. Red Rocket is the older of the two (2021 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Dandelion | Red Rocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2021 |
| Length | 20m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Fiona Obertinca | Sean Baker |
| Main cast | Ava Lalezarzadeh, Vic Michaelis, Kristin Carey, Lynn Allinger, Sarah Cortez | Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone, Brenda Deiss |
Synopsis
Dandelion
In 1970s Los Angeles, rebellious queer teen Margaret gets thrown out of yet another foster placement and finds herself in the company of a mysterious social worker who's tasked with finding her a new home before the break of dawn. At odds and forced to travel the city together, Margaret realizes that running may not be her only option.
Red Rocket
After hitting rock bottom in Los Angeles, former porn star Mikey Saber returns to his hometown in Texas to stay with his estranged wife and mother-in-law. Just as tensions begin to ease, he becomes infatuated with a young doughnut shop worker named Strawberry.
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