Dry vs Robot & Frank
Robot & Frank has the higher audience score (6.9/10 against 6.5/10 for Dry). Robot & Frank is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 4m. Robot & Frank is the older of the two (2012 against 2022). Both are comedy, drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dry
Robot & Frank| Dry | Robot & Frank | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2022 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 1h 25m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Science Fiction | Comedy, Crime, Drama, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Paolo Virzì | Jake Schreier |
| Main cast | Claudia Pandolfi, Monica Bellucci, Valerio Mastandrea, Emma Fasano, Silvio Orlando | Liv Tyler, Peter Sarsgaard, Katherine Waterston, James Marsden, Jeremy Strong |
Synopsis
Dry
In Rome it hasn’t rained for three years and the lack of water is overturning rules and habits. Through the city dying of thirst and prohibitions moves a chorus of people, young and old, marginalised and successful, victims and profiteers. Their lives are linked in a single design, while each seeks his or her deliverance.
Robot & Frank
Curmudgeonly old Frank lives by himself. His routine involves daily visits to his local library, where he has a twinkle in his eye for the librarian. His grown children are concerned about their father’s well-being and buy him a caretaker robot. Initially resistant to the idea, Frank soon appreciates the benefits of robotic support – like nutritious meals and a clean house – and eventually begins to treat his robot like a true companion. With…
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