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 posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS Lifeline posterLifeline2025
Infernal AffairsLifeline
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 6.8/10
Year20022025
Length1h 40m1h 20m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerDrama, Mystery, Thriller
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungFeras Alfuqaha
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangJosh 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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