Friend or Foe vs The Magic Laboratory
The Magic Laboratory has the higher audience score (10/10 against 5/10 for Friend or Foe). Friend or Foe is the shorter watch at 1h 10m compared with 1h 20m. Friend or Foe is the older of the two (1982 against 2024). Both are family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Friend or Foe
The Magic Laboratory| Friend or Foe | The Magic Laboratory | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.0/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1982 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 10m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Family, War | Animation, Family |
| Country | – | Mexico |
| Director | John Krish | Emanuel Mechoulam |
| Main cast | John Bardon, Stacey Tendeter, John Holmes, Mark Luxford, Edward Burnham | Elianne de la Peña, Axhai Vizcaino, Constantino Alonso |
Synopsis
Friend or Foe
Two evacuated children in wartime rural England find two German airmen hiding out in the woods. An adaptation of Michael Morpurgo's 1977 novel from writer/director John Krish .
The Magic Laboratory
Eli invents a collection of glowing jars filled with values that, when combined with animated story catalysts, create the perfect formula for success. His 10-year-old apprentice, Pauli, assists him in sorting the jars. When Pauli’s cousin Tino arrives, upset after being scolded for not helping his friend win a contest, he becomes the ideal candidate to test the formula.
Where to watch
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