Flowers for Algernon vs Origin
Origin has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5.5/10 for Flowers for Algernon). Origin is the shorter watch at 5m compared with 1h 31m. Flowers for Algernon is the older of the two (2000 against 2024). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Flowers for Algernon
Origin| Flowers for Algernon | Origin | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 31m | 5m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama, Horror |
| Country | – | GB |
| Director | Jeff Bleckner | Joby Stephens |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Matthew Modine, Kelli Williams, Bonnie Bedelia, Gloria Slade | Immy Taylor, Emma Hutchings |
Synopsis
Flowers for Algernon
Charlie Gordon is mentally handicapped and all he wants in life is to be a genius. When he gets picked for experimental surgery it looks like his dream may finally come true. But the surgery has side effects that could could kill Charlie. Can Charlie survive being just plain old "Charlie Gordon" and will his newfound romance survive this test of character?
Origin
1896. Left behind in the family manor, young Mary plays hide and seek with the servant, Beth. But as the game unfolds, she realises Beth isn’t the only one searching for her… Something else is lurking in the dark. And it’s ready to play.
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