Dreaming of Lions vs The Shape of Things
Dreaming of Lions has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.2/10 for The Shape of Things). Dreaming of Lions is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 1h 36m. The Shape of Things is the older of the two (2003 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dreaming of Lions
The Shape of Things| Dreaming of Lions | The Shape of Things | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paolo Marinou-Blanco | Neil LaBute |
| Main cast | Denise Fraga, Joana Ribeiro, Toni Gomila, Roberto Bomtempo, João Nunes Monteiro | Gretchen Mol, Paul Rudd, Rachel Weisz, Frederick Weller |
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 Shape of Things
Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.
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