Infernal Affairs vs Sherlock Holmes

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.2/10 for Sherlock Holmes). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 9m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2009). Both are action, crime, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS Sherlock Holmes posterSherlock Holmes2009
Infernal AffairsSherlock Holmes
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.2/10
Year20022009
Length1h 40m2h 9m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerAction, Adventure, Crime, Mystery
Country––
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungGuy Ritchie
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangGeraldine James, Jude Law, Kelly Reilly, Eddie Marsan, Robert Downey Jr.

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.

Sherlock Holmes

Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.

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