K-19: The Widowmaker vs The Professor and the Madman
The Professor and the Madman has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.5/10 for K-19: The Widowmaker). The Professor and the Madman is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 2h 18m. K-19: The Widowmaker is the older of the two (2002 against 2019). Both are drama, history, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.
K-19: The Widowmaker
The Professor and the Madman| K-19: The Widowmaker | The Professor and the Madman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2019 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 2h 4m |
| Genres | Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller, War | Drama, History, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Kathryn Bigelow | Farhad Safinia |
| Main cast | Peter Sarsgaard, Sam Spruell, Harrison Ford, John Shrapnel, Liam Neeson | Mel Gibson, Eddie Marsan, Natalie Dormer, Jeremy Irvine, Ioan Gruffudd |
Synopsis
K-19: The Widowmaker
When Russia's first nuclear submarine malfunctions on its maiden voyage, the crew must race to save the ship and prevent a nuclear disaster.
The Professor and the Madman
Professor James Murray begins work compiling words for the first edition of the Oxford English Dictionary in the mid 19th century, and receives over 10,000 entries from a patient at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum, Dr. William Minor.
Where to watch
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