Locke vs Parasite
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Locke). Locke is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 13m. Locke is the older of the two (2014 against 2019). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Locke
Parasite| Locke | Parasite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.9/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Comedy, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Steven Knight | Bong Joon Ho |
| Main cast | Tom Hardy, Olivia Colman, Andrew Scott, Ben Daniels, Ruth Wilson | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik |
Synopsis
Locke
Ivan Locke has worked hard to craft a good life for himself. Tonight, that life will collapse around him. On the eve of the biggest challenge of his career, Ivan receives a phone call that sets in motion a series of events that will unravel his family, job, and soul.
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.