Empire of Lies vs The Paradise of Thorns
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 8/10 for The Paradise of Thorns). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 2h 11m. The Paradise of Thorns is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Paradise of Thorns| Empire of Lies | The Paradise of Thorns | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Naruebet Kuno |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Pornchai Hongrattanaporn, Engfa Waraha, Jeff Satur, Pongsakorn Mettarikanon, Seeda Puapimon |
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 Paradise of Thorns
When his partner Sek dies, Thongkam loses his property to his late love's eager family and must fight to reclaim the home they built together.
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