Life Is Beautiful vs The Safe House
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 5.7/10 for The Safe House). The Safe House is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 56m. Life Is Beautiful is the older of the two (1997 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Life Is Beautiful
The Safe House| Life Is Beautiful | The Safe House | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | Italy | – |
| Director | Roberto Benigni | Lionel Baier |
| Main cast | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric | Liliane Rovère, Dominique Reymond, Michel Blanc, Adrien Barazzone, William Lebghil |
Synopsis
Life Is Beautiful
A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale. His creative and happy life would come to an abrupt halt when his entire family is deported to a concentration camp during World War II. While locked up he tries to convince his son that the whole thing is just a game.
The Safe House
An eccentric family portrait set during the May 1968 protests in Paris. A nine-year-old boy stays with his grandparents and uncles while his parents protest. When an illustrious guest seeks refuge in the apartment, the family’s dynamics change.
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