Les Misérables vs The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith has the higher audience score (8/10 against 7.2/10 for Les Misérables). The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 14m. Les Misérables is the older of the two (1998 against 2009). Both are drama, history, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Les Misérables
The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith| Les Misérables | The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1998 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 14m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, History, Romance | Drama, Family, History, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bille August | Stephen Patrick Walker |
| Main cast | Lennie James, Claire Danes, Uma Thurman, Geoffrey Rush, Liam Neeson | Nicholas X. Parsons, Gretchen Becker, Dan Haggerty, Robert Shepherd, Kera O'Bryon |
Synopsis
Les Misérables
In 19th century France, Jean Valjean, a man imprisoned for stealing bread, must flee a relentless policeman named Javert. The pursuit consumes both men's lives, and soon Valjean finds himself in the midst of the student revolutions in France.
The Book of Ruth: Journey of Faith
The Book of Ruth, is a triumphant love story in the face of adversity. This selfless journey of love and devotion is seen through the eyes of a young widow. Choosing to leave her homeland of Moab, she follows her mother-in-law Naomi to Israel after the death of her husband. Upon reaching Bethlehem, she meets and marries a man named Boaz, who is of the Royal House of Judah. This chain of seemingly unrelated events, sets the stage for the future…
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