Happiness for Beginners vs The Postman
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.1/10 for Happiness for Beginners). Happiness for Beginners is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 1h 49m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2023). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Happiness for Beginners
The Postman| Happiness for Beginners | The Postman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.1/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 43m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Vicky Wight | Michael Radford |
| Main cast | Luke Grimes, Gus Birney, Alexander Koch, Blythe Danner, Ellie Kemper | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti |
Synopsis
Happiness for Beginners
At a crossroads after her divorce, a schoolteacher ventures toward a fresh start in life — and love — when she signs up for a grueling group hiking trip.
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
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