Empire of Lies vs The Salesman
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.3/10 for The Salesman). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 2h 5m. The Salesman is the older of the two (2016 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Salesman| Empire of Lies | The Salesman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 2h 5m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Iran |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Asghar Farhadi |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Shahab Hosseini, Babak Karimi, Taraneh Alidoosti, Mina Sadati, Mehdi Koushki |
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 Salesman
Forced out of their apartment due to dangerous works on a neighboring building, Emad and Rana move into a new flat in the center of Tehran. An incident linked to the previous tenant will dramatically change the young couple’s life.
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