Infernal Affairs vs The Book of Henry

Infernal Affairs has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). Infernal Affairs is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 45m. Infernal Affairs is the older of the two (2002 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Infernal Affairs posterInfernal Affairs2002 VS The Book of Henry posterThe Book of Henry2017
Infernal AffairsThe Book of Henry
Audience score★ 7.8/10★ 7.5/10
Year20022017
Length1h 40m1h 45m
GenresAction, Crime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
Country–United States of America
DirectorAlan Mak Siu-Fai, Andrew Lau Wai-KeungColin Trevorrow
Main castTony Leung Chiu-wai, Edison Chen, Kelly Chen, Anthony Wong Chau-Sang, Eric TsangDean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts

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.

The Book of Henry

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.

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