Flora and Son vs The Ballad of Wallis Island
The Ballad of Wallis Island has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 6.9/10 for Flora and Son). Flora and Son is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 40m. Flora and Son is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Flora and Son
The Ballad of Wallis Island| Flora and Son | The Ballad of Wallis Island | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 37m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music | Comedy, Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Carney | James Griffiths |
| Main cast | Keith McErlean, Eve Hewson, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Marcella Plunkett, Jack Reynor | Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Sian Clifford, Tom Basden, Steve Marsh |
Synopsis
Flora and Son
Single mom Flora is at a loss about what to do with her rebellious teenage son, Max. Her efforts to keep him out of trouble lead to a beat-up acoustic guitar, a washed-up LA musician, and harmony for this frayed Dublin family.
The Ballad of Wallis Island
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
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