Life Is Beautiful vs The Way Way Back
Life Is Beautiful has the higher audience score (8.4/10 against 7.1/10 for The Way Way Back). The Way Way Back is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 1h 56m. Life Is Beautiful is the older of the two (1997 against 2013). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Life Is Beautiful
The Way Way Back| Life Is Beautiful | The Way Way Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1997 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | Italy | United States of America |
| Director | Roberto Benigni | Jim Rash, Nat Faxon |
| Main cast | Roberto Benigni, Nicoletta Braschi, Giorgio Cantarini, Giustino Durano, Sergio Bini Bustric | Rob Corddry, Liam James, Amanda Peet, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell |
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 Way Way Back
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.
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