Empire of Lies vs The East
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.6/10 for The East). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 56m. The East is the older of the two (2013 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The East| Empire of Lies | The East | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Zal Batmanglij |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Julia Ormond, Aldis Hodge, Patricia Clarkson, Billy Magnussen, Elliot Page |
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 East
An operative for an elite private intelligence firm finds her priorities irrevocably changed after she is tasked with infiltrating an anarchist group known for executing covert attacks upon major corporations.
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