Hacksaw Ridge vs The King of Laughter
Hacksaw Ridge has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The King of Laughter). The King of Laughter is the shorter watch at 2h 13m compared with 2h 19m. Hacksaw Ridge is the older of the two (2016 against 2021). Both are drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Hacksaw Ridge
The King of Laughter| Hacksaw Ridge | The King of Laughter | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.2/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 19m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, History, War | Drama, History |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mel Gibson | Mario Martone |
| Main cast | Teresa Palmer, Vince Vaughn, Richard Roxburgh, Firass Dirani, Hugo Weaving | Eduardo Scarpetta, Antonia Truppo, Lino Musella, Toni Servillo, Paolo Pierobon |
Synopsis
Hacksaw Ridge
WWII American Army Medic Desmond T. Doss, who served during the Battle of Okinawa, refuses to kill people and becomes the first Conscientious Objector in American history to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor.
The King of Laughter
In early 20th-century Naples, a theatrical parody lands beloved thespian and playwright Eduardo Scarpetta in court, facing a malicious lawsuit that could compromise his freedom of expression and the economic security of his extended family—including his son's, young Eduardo De Filippo.
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