Downsizing vs The Pod Generation
The Pod Generation has the higher audience score (6/10 against 5.4/10 for Downsizing). The Pod Generation is the shorter watch at 1h 50m compared with 2h 15m. Downsizing is the older of the two (2017 against 2023). Both are comedy, drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Downsizing
The Pod Generation| Downsizing | The Pod Generation | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.4/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2017 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 15m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction | Comedy, Drama, Romance, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alexander Payne | Sophie Barthes |
| Main cast | Jason Sudeikis, Matt Damon, Udo Kier, James Van Der Beek, Kristen Wiig | Rosalie Craig, Emilia Clarke, Vinette Robinson, Jean-Marc Barr, Kathryn Hunter |
Synopsis
Downsizing
A kindly occupational therapist undergoes a new procedure to be shrunken to four inches tall so that he and his wife can help save the planet and afford a nice lifestyle at the same time.
The Pod Generation
In a not-so-distant future, couples can share pregnancy on a more equal footing via detachable artificial wombs. While botanist Alvy has doubts about this new way of birthing babies, his love for Rachel prompts him to take a leap of faith.
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