Ladder 49 vs The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.4/10 for Ladder 49). Ladder 49 is the shorter watch at 1h 55m compared with 2h 45m. Ladder 49 is the older of the two (2004 against 2012). Both are action, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Ladder 49 | The Dark Knight Rises | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.4/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 2h 45m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United States of America | United Kingdom |
| Director | Jay Russell | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Robert Patrick, Kevin Chapman, Tim Guinee, Billy Burke, Jay Hernandez | Tom Hardy, Ben Mendelsohn, Aidan Gillen, Matthew Modine, Michael Caine |
Synopsis
Ladder 49
Under the watchful eye of his mentor, Captain Mike Kennedy, probationary firefighter Jack Morrison matures into a seasoned veteran at a Baltimore fire station. However, Jack has reached a crossroads as the sacrifices he's made have put him in harm's way innumerable times and significantly impacted his relationship with his wife and kids.
The Dark Knight Rises
Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
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