Dreaming of Lions vs Shortbus
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.3/10 for Shortbus). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 41m. Shortbus is the older of the two (2006 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
Shortbus| Dreaming of Lions | Shortbus | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.3/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | John Cameron Mitchell |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Paul Dawson, Mickey Cottrell, David Pittu, Sook-Yin Lee, PJ DeBoy |
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.
Shortbus
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
Where to watch
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