King of California vs Life Is Beautiful
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.4/10 for King of California). King of California is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 1h 56m. Life Is Beautiful is the older of the two (1997 against 2007). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
King of California
Life Is Beautiful| King of California | Life Is Beautiful | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 8.4/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 1997 |
| Length | 1h 33m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | Italy |
| Director | Mike Cahill | Roberto Benigni |
| Main cast | Evan Rachel Wood, Kathleen Wilhoite, Michael Douglas, Will Rothhaar, Ashley Greene | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric |
Synopsis
King of California
Charlie gets released from an insane asylum and moves in with Miranda, the young daughter he left behind. Charlie believes that there is treasure hidden beneath the local Costco, so he puts together a plan to unearth the loot. By convincing Miranda to quit her job at McDonald's and instead work at the wholesale store, he is able to obtain a key. Although Miranda is skeptical, she helps her father with his irrational quest.
Life Is Beautiful
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
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