Donnie Darko vs Lady in the Water
Donnie Darko has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.5/10 for Lady in the Water). Lady in the Water is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 1h 54m. Donnie Darko is the older of the two (2001 against 2006). Both are drama, fantasy, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Donnie Darko
Lady in the Water| Donnie Darko | Lady in the Water | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.5/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 54m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery | Drama, Fantasy, Mystery |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Richard Kelly | M. Night Shyamalan |
| Main cast | Mary McDonnell, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jena Malone, Noah Wyle, Drew Barrymore | Bill Irwin, Cindy Cheung, Jeffrey Wright, Paul Giamatti, Jared Harris |
Synopsis
Donnie Darko
After narrowly escaping a bizarre accident, a troubled teenager is plagued by visions of a large bunny rabbit that manipulates him to commit a series of crimes.
Lady in the Water
Apartment building superintendent Cleveland Heep rescues what he thinks is a young woman from the pool he maintains. When he discovers that she is actually a character from a bedtime story who is trying to make the journey back to her home, he works with his tenants to protect his new friend from the creatures that are determined to keep her in our world.
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