Life Is Beautiful vs The Ultimate Actor
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 6.8/10 for The Ultimate Actor). The Ultimate Actor is the shorter watch at 1h 32m 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 Ultimate Actor| Life Is Beautiful | The Ultimate Actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | Italy | – |
| Director | Roberto Benigni | Ody C. Harahap |
| Main cast | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric | Iang Darmawan, Verdi Solaiman, Yeyen Lidya, Jourdy Pranata, Beby Tsabina |
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 Ultimate Actor
Gilang is an extra actor with 10 years in the film industry but has been blacklisted by many directors due to his excessive effort. He struggles financially and loves actress Rachel Hesington, who is dating a rising actor, Kevin Sumitro. During a shooting, Kevin is kidnapped by Mr. Chen, who mistakes Gilang for Kevin. Gilang, Rachel, and the director are also taken. Gilang uses his experiences to conquer various challenges.
Where to watch
Where to watch Life Is BeautifulWhere to watch The Ultimate Actor
More like Life Is Beautiful · More like The Ultimate Actor · Compare other titles