Maharaja vs The Guest
Maharaja has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.6/10 for The Guest). The Guest is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 21m. The Guest is the older of the two (2014 against 2024). Both are action, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Maharaja
The Guest| Maharaja | The Guest | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.7/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 21m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Mystery, Thriller | Action, Mystery, Thriller |
| Country | India | – |
| Director | Nithilan Saminathan | Adam Wingard |
| Main cast | Vijay Sethupathi, Natarajan Subramaniam, Anurag Kashyap, Sachana Namidass, Abhirami | Dan Stevens, Leland Orser, Chris Ellis, Lance Reddick, Joel David Moore |
Synopsis
Maharaja
A barber seeks vengeance after his home is burglarized, cryptically telling police his "Lakshmi" has been taken, leaving them uncertain if it's a person or object, jeer at his request until they learn what they're really looking for.
The Guest
A soldier introduces himself to the Peterson family, claiming to be a friend of their son who died in action. After the young man is welcomed into their home, a series of accidental deaths seem to be connected to his presence.
Where to watch
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