Empire of Lies vs The Machinist
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.5/10 for The Machinist). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 41m. The Machinist is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Machinist| Empire of Lies | The Machinist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2004 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | Spain |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Brad Anderson |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Sharian, Christian Bale, Reg E. Cathey, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. |
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 Machinist
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
Where to watch
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