Empire of Lies vs The Monitor
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 5.8/10 for The Monitor). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 33m. The Monitor is the older of the two (2011 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Empire of Lies | The Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2011 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | Norway |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Pål Sletaune |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Noomi Rapace, Kristoffer Joner, Vetle Qvenild Werring, Stig R. Amdam, Maria Bock |
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 Monitor
Oslo, Norway. After living a traumatic experience, Anna and her son Anders move into a huge apartment building. Feeling constantly terrified and insecure, Anna buys a babycall to monitor Anders while he sleeps.
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