Empire of Lies vs The Cut
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.2/10 for The Cut). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 39m. The Cut is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Cut| Empire of Lies | The Cut | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 39m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Sean Ellis |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Orlando Bloom, John Turturro, Oliver Trevena, Caitríona Balfe, Clare Dunne |
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 Cut
A retired boxer intends to return to the ring for one last shot at the title, but first he must make the weight. Holed up in a room in Las Vegas with an unscrupulous trainer, he embarks on an intensive and illegal weight-cutting program.
Where to watch
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