Dandelion vs Samba
Dandelion has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 6.3/10 for Samba). Dandelion is the shorter watch at 20m compared with 1h 58m. Samba is the older of the two (2014 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dandelion
Samba| Dandelion | Samba | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.2/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2014 |
| Length | 20m | 1h 58m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Fiona Obertinca | Éric Toledano, Olivier Nakache |
| Main cast | Ava Lalezarzadeh, Vic Michaelis, Kristin Carey, Lynn Allinger, Sarah Cortez | Omar Sy, Tahar Rahim, Jacqueline Jehanneuf, Clotilde Mollet, Izïa Higelin |
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.
Samba
Samba migrated to France 10 years ago from Senegal, and has since been plugging away at various lowly jobs. Alice is a senior executive who has recently undergone a burnout. Both struggle to get out of their dead-end lives. Samba's willing to do whatever it takes to get working papers, while Alice tries to get her life back on track until fate draws them together.
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