Memories of Murder vs The American
Memories of Murder has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 11m. Memories of Murder is the older of the two (2003 against 2010). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Memories of Murder
The American| Memories of Murder | The American | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.1/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h 11m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | South Korea | United Kingdom |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho | Anton Corbijn |
| Main cast | Byun Hee-bong, Kim Roi-ha, Song Kang-ho, Yoo Seung-mok, Ryu Tae-ho | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund |
Synopsis
Memories of Murder
During the late 1980s, two detectives in a South Korean province attempt to solve the nation's first series of rape-and-murder cases.
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
Where to watch
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