Dandelion vs The Misfortunates

Dandelion has the higher audience score (9.2/10 against 7.2/10 for The Misfortunates). Dandelion is the shorter watch at 20m compared with 1h 48m. The Misfortunates is the older of the two (2009 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Dandelion posterDandelion2025 VS The Misfortunates posterThe Misfortunates2009
DandelionThe Misfortunates
Audience score★ 9.2/10★ 7.2/10
Year20252009
Length20m1h 48m
GenresComedy, Drama, HistoryComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorFiona ObertincaFelix van Groeningen
Main castAva Lalezarzadeh, Vic Michaelis, Kristin Carey, Lynn Allinger, Sarah CortezJohan Heldenbergh, Wouter Hendrickx, Valentijn Dhaenens, Kenneth Vanbaeden, Koen De Graeve

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.

The Misfortunates

13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?

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