Dreaming of Lions vs The Half of It
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.1/10 for The Half of It). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 44m. The Half of It is the older of the two (2020 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
The Half of It| Dreaming of Lions | The Half of It | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | Alice Wu |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Wolfgang Novogratz, Collin Chou, Becky Ann Baker |
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.
The Half of It
Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.
Where to watch
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