Given vs The Soloist
Given has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.7/10 for The Soloist). Given is the shorter watch at 1h compared with 1h 49m. The Soloist is the older of the two (2009 against 2020). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Given
The Soloist| Given | The Soloist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Music, Romance | Drama, Music |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Hikaru Yamaguchi | Joe Wright |
| Main cast | Takuya Eguchi, Yuma Uchida, Masatomo Nakazawa, Shogo Yano, Shintaro Asanuma | Nelsan Ellis, Jena Malone, Rachael Harris, Robert Downey Jr., Lorraine Toussaint |
Synopsis
Given
Haruki secretly had feelings for Akihiko for years, but Akihiko was still in a relationship with his roommate, the violinist Ugetsu Murata. Haruki, Akihiko, and Ugetsu's love clashes and starts to move forward.
The Soloist
A Los Angeles journalist befriends a homeless Juilliard-trained musician, while looking for a new article for the paper.
Where to watch
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