Dreaming of Lions vs Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.4/10 for Salmon Fishing in the Yemen). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 47m. Salmon Fishing in the Yemen is the older of the two (2012 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen| Dreaming of Lions | Salmon Fishing in the Yemen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | Lasse Hallström |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Emily Blunt, Tom Mison, Ewan McGregor, Conleth Hill, Peter Wight |
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.
Salmon Fishing in the Yemen
A fisheries expert is approached by a consultant to help realize a sheik's vision of bringing the sport of fly-fishing to the desert and embarks on an upstream journey of faith and fish to prove the impossible possible.
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