Infernal Affairs vs Son of a Gun
Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.4/10 for Son of a Gun). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 48m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2014). Both are action, crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Infernal Affairs | Son of a Gun | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2014 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-Keung | Julius Avery |
| Main cast | Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric Tsang | Damon Herriman, Brenton Thwaites, Ewan McGregor, Jacek Koman, Matt Nable |
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.
Son of a Gun
Locked up for a minor crime, 19 year old JR quickly learns the harsh realities of prison life. Protection, if you can get it, is paramount. JR soon finds himself under the watchful eye of Australia's most notorious criminal, Brendan Lynch, but protection comes at a price.
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