Infernal Affairs vs Lifeline
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for Lifeline). Lifeline is the shorter watch at 1h 20m compared with 1h 40m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2025). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Infernal Affairs | Lifeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Feras Alfuqaha |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Josh Stewart, Brecken Merrill, Judah Lewis, Craig Stark, August Maturo |
Synopsis
Infernal Affairs
Chan Wing Yan, a young police officer, has been sent undercover as a mole in the local mafia. Lau Kin Ming, a young mafia member, infiltrates the police force. Years later, their older counterparts, Chen Wing Yan and Inspector Lau Kin Ming, respectively, race against time to expose the mole within their midst.
Lifeline
A late-night suicide hotline operator receives a disturbing call from someone claiming to be him, knowing personal details only he would know. The caller threatens to end his life within the hour, forcing the operator into a tense, emotional race against time. As the clock ticks down, he must confront his deepest fears and uncover the truth before it’s too late to save “himself.”
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