Dreaming of Lions vs How to Deal
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 5.5/10 for How to Deal). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 39m. How to Deal is the older of the two (2003 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
How to Deal| Dreaming of Lions | How to Deal | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 5.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | Clare Kilner |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Charlotte Sullivan, Mary Catherine Garrison, Peter Gallagher, Dylan Baker, Allison Janney |
Synopsis
Dreaming of Lions
Gilda is terminally ill. Her only wish is to die without pain, and as all her suicide attempts comically fail, she decides to seek professional help.
How to Deal
Halley is convinced true love doesn't exist based on the crazy relationships around her. Her mother is divorcing her father who is dating a younger woman Halley can't stand. Her crazed sister is planning a wedding but has second thoughts and her best friend has fallen madly in love for the first time leaving Halley to feel even more alone.
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