Forgotten Island vs When Mom Is Away

Forgotten Island has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 6.5/10 for When Mom Is Away). When Mom Is Away is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 49m. When Mom Is Away is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are comedy, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forgotten Island posterForgotten Island2026 VS When Mom Is Away posterWhen Mom Is Away2019
Forgotten IslandWhen Mom Is Away
Audience score★ 8.2/10★ 6.5/10
Year20262019
Length1h 49m1h 35m
GenresAdventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, FantasyComedy, Family
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorJanuel Mercado, Joel CrawfordAlessandro Genovesi
Main castH.E.R., Liza Soberano, Dave Franco, Jenny Slate, Manny JacintoNiccolò Senni, Antonio Catania, Fabio De Luigi, Diana Del Bufalo, Valentina Lodovini

Synopsis

Forgotten Island

While celebrating their last night together, high school graduates and best friends Jo and Raissa stumble upon a mysterious portal that transports them to the fantastical island of Nakali. When they discover that the memories of their entire friendship are the price for returning home, Jo and Raissa must race to find a way to leave the island before they forget each other forever.

When Mom Is Away

A stressed-out mom takes off on a 10-day solo vacation, sending her family into chaos as the dad tries to take over the household duties.

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