Metropia vs Paprika

Paprika has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.1/10 for Metropia). Metropia is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 1h 30m. Paprika is the older of the two (2006 against 2009). Both are animation, science fiction, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Metropia posterMetropia2009 VS Paprika posterPaprika2006
MetropiaPaprika
Audience score★ 6.1/10★ 7.8/10
Year20092006
Length1h 26m1h 30m
GenresAnimation, Drama, Science Fiction, ThrillerAnimation, Science Fiction, Thriller
Country–Japan
DirectorTarik SalehSatoshi Kon
Main castSofia Helin, Udo Kier, Shanti Roney, Juliette Lewis, Stellan SkarsgårdAkio Otsuka, Hideyuki Tanaka, Koichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara, Toru Furuya

Synopsis

Metropia

In the near future, oil reserves are nearly depleted and Europe is connected by series of underground tunnels. While navigating these tunnels, Roger hears voices, one in particular. Seeking a way to rid himself of the voice only leads Roger deeper into a bizarre conspiracy of control - mind and body.

Paprika

When a machine that allows therapists to enter their patient's dreams is stolen, all hell breaks loose. Only a young female therapist can stop it and recover it before damage is done: Paprika.

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