Jacob the Liar vs The Favourite
The Favourite has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Jacob the Liar). Jacob the Liar is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h . Jacob the Liar is the older of the two (1974 against 2018). Both are comedy, drama, history movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Jacob the Liar
The Favourite| Jacob the Liar | The Favourite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1974 | 2018 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 2h |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama, History |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Frank Beyer | Yorgos Lanthimos |
| Main cast | Armin Mueller-Stahl, Henry Hübchen, Vlastimil Brodský, Erwin Geschonneck, Blanche Kommerell | Mark Gatiss, Olivia Colman, Rachel Weisz, Emma Stone, Nicholas Hoult |
Synopsis
Jacob the Liar
A Jewish ghetto in the east of Europe, 1944. By coincidence, Jakob Heym eavesdrops on a German radio broadcast announcing the Soviet Army is making slow by steady progress towards central Europe. In order to keep his companion in misfortune, Mischa, from risking his life for a few potatoes, he tells him what he heard and announces that he is in possession of a radio - in the ghetto a crime punishable by death. It doesn't take long for word of…
The Favourite
England, early 18th century. The close relationship between Queen Anne and Sarah Churchill is threatened by the arrival of Sarah's cousin, Abigail Hill, resulting in a bitter rivalry between the two cousins to be the Queen's favourite.
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