I'm Not There vs Light of the World

Light of the World has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 6.5/10 for I'm Not There). Light of the World is the shorter watch at 1h 24m compared with 2h 15m. I'm Not There is the older of the two (2007 against 2025). Both are drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.

I'm Not There posterI'm Not There2007 VS Light of the World posterLight of the World2025
I'm Not ThereLight of the World
Audience score★ 6.5/10★ 8.3/10
Year20072025
Length2h 15m1h 24m
GenresDrama, MusicAnimation, Drama, Fantasy, Music
Country–United States of America
DirectorTodd HaynesJohn J. Schafer, Tom Bancroft
Main castBen Whishaw, Richard Gere, Peter Friedman, Bruce Greenwood, Cate BlanchettJesse Inocalla, David Kaye, Colin Murdock, Vincent Tong, Tim Heidecker

Synopsis

I'm Not There

Six actors portray six personas of music legend Bob Dylan in scenes depicting various stages of his life, chronicling his rise from unknown folksinger to international icon and revealing how Dylan constantly reinvented himself.

Light of the World

It's 30 AD and everyone is expectantly awaiting the coming Messiah. While Jesus isn't exactly what they imagined, there is something special about this man. Soon, John, James, Andrew, Peter, and others begin to follow Jesus on an unexpected adventure. This beautifully animated story of Jesus is told through the eyes of his beloved young friend, the Apostle John.

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