L.A. Confidential vs The Dry
L.A. Confidential has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.8/10 for The Dry). The Dry is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 18m. L.A. Confidential is the older of the two (1997 against 2021). Both are crime, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
L.A. Confidential
The Dry| L.A. Confidential | The Dry | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 18m | 1h 57m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Crime, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Curtis Hanson | Robert Connolly |
| Main cast | Ron Rifkin, Guy Pearce, Simon Baker, Danny DeVito, Russell Crowe | John Polson, Eric Bana, Matt Nable, Genevieve O'Reilly, James Frecheville |
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 Dry
Aaron Falk returns to his drought-stricken hometown to attend a tragic funeral. But his return opens a decades-old wound - the unsolved death of a teenage girl.
Where to watch
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