Empire of Lies vs Margin Call
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.9/10 for Margin Call). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 48m. Margin Call is the older of the two (2011 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Empire of Lies | Margin Call | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | J.C. Chandor |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Mary McDonnell, Paul Bettany, Penn Badgley, Aasif Mandvi, Maria Dizzia |
Synopsis
Empire of Lies
When a mysterious young woman comes to interview a paranoid man living in rural isolation, he is forced to confront his part in his daughter's murder.
Margin Call
A thriller that revolves around the key people at an investment bank over a 24-hour period during the early stages of the financial crisis.
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