Factotum vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.2/10 for Factotum). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 1h 34m. Factotum is the older of the two (2005 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Factotum
The Secret Life of Jim| Factotum | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 34m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bent Hamer | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Lili Taylor, Didier Flamand, Marisa Tomei, Fisher Stevens, Matt Dillon | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
Factotum
This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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