Joker vs Wasteman
Joker has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.5/10 for Wasteman). Wasteman is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 2m. Joker is the older of the two (2019 against 2026). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Joker
Wasteman| Joker | Wasteman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 2m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | Canada | – |
| Director | Todd Phillips | Cal McMau |
| Main cast | Shea Whigham, Bill Camp, Zazie Beetz, Frances Conroy, Robert De Niro | Alex Hassell, Corin Silva, David Jonsson, Neil Linpow, Tom Blyth |
Synopsis
Joker
During the 1980s, a failed stand-up comedian is driven insane and turns to a life of crime and chaos in Gotham City while becoming an infamous psychopathic crime figure.
Wasteman
Taylor's hopes for a fresh start post-parole are jeopardised by cellmate Dee's arrival. As Dee takes Taylor under his wing, a vicious attack tests their bond, forcing Taylor to choose between protecting Dee and his own chances at freedom.