L.A. Confidential vs The Book of Henry
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). The Book of Henry is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
The Book of Henry| L.A. Confidential | The Book of Henry | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Colin Trevorrow |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | Dean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts |
Synopsis
L.A. Confidential
Three detectives in the corrupt and brutal L.A. police force of the 1950s use differing methods to uncover a conspiracy behind the shotgun slayings of the patrons at an all-night diner.
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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