Empire of Lies vs The Contender
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.7/10 for The Contender). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 2h 6m. The Contender is the older of the two (2000 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Contender| Empire of Lies | The Contender | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2000 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Rod Lurie |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Jeff Bridges, Christian Slater, Saul Rubinek, Joan Allen, Sam Elliott |
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.
The Contender
The vice president is dead, and as the president makes his choice for a replacement, a secret contest of wills is being waged by a formidable rival. When Senator Laine Hanson is nominated as the first woman in history to hold the office, hidden agendas explode into a battle for power.
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