Dark City vs The Prestige
The Prestige has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.3/10 for Dark City). Dark City is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 10m. Dark City is the older of the two (1998 against 2006). Both are mystery, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dark City
The Prestige| Dark City | The Prestige | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Mystery, Science Fiction | Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | United Kingdom |
| Director | Alex Proyas | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Kiefer Sutherland, Jennifer Connelly, Melissa George, Nicholas Bell, William Hurt | Michael Caine, Christian Bale, Hugh Jackman, Piper Perabo, Andy Serkis |
Synopsis
Dark City
A man struggles with memories of his past, including a wife he cannot remember, in a nightmarish world with no sun and run by beings with telekinetic powers who seek the souls of humans.
The Prestige
A mysterious story of two magicians whose intense rivalry leads them on a life-long battle for supremacy -- full of obsession, deceit and jealousy with dangerous and deadly consequences.
Where to watch
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