Life as It Should Be vs My Week with Maisy
My Week with Maisy has the higher audience score (10/10 against 6.2/10 for Life as It Should Be). My Week with Maisy is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 1h 48m. Life as It Should Be is the older of the two (2020 against 2024). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Life as It Should Be
My Week with Maisy| Life as It Should Be | My Week with Maisy | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.2/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2020 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 48m | 18m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Ruud Schuurman | Mika Simmons |
| Main cast | Peter Blok, Julia Akkermans, Barbara Sloesen, Sanne Langelaar, Holly Mae Brood | MyAnna Buring, Joanna Lumley, Poppy Gilbert, Ellie-Mae Siame, Adrian Christopher |
Synopsis
Life as It Should Be
Immediately after the birth of their first child, Iris' friend Pieter confesses that he never wanted this child, has been having an affair for a year and will soon be leaving for Africa with his new love.
My Week with Maisy
Mrs Foster, a retired lady whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a 'know it all child' who wants to grow up to be a lesbian. But through their unexpected friendship, Maisy Jones gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.
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