Empire of Lies vs The Weekend
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7/10 for The Weekend). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 57m. The Weekend is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Weekend| Empire of Lies | The Weekend | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Daniel Emeke Oriahi |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Bucci Franklin, Meg Otanwa, Uzoamaka Power, Keppy Ekpenyong-Bassey, Gloria Young |
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 Weekend
This gripping Nigerian thriller will keep you guessing until the very last moment with its unique take on the age-old question: what’s wrong with the in-laws?
Where to watch
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