Minamahal vs Newness
Minamahal has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.1/10 for Newness). Newness is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 1h 57m. Newness is the older of the two (2017 against 2025). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Minamahal | Newness | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2017 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 1h 52m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | Philippines | – |
| Director | Jason Paul Laxamana | Drake Doremus |
| Main cast | Marnie Lapus, Phoebe Walker, Phoebe Villamor, Andres Muhlach, Ashtine Olviga | Daniel Zovatto, Jessica Henwick, Courtney Eaton, Danny Huston, Matthew Gray Gubler |
Synopsis
Minamahal
An introverted high school flower enthusiast tries to win the affection of a love-hating visual artist by giving her flowers during key moments of her life. The movie follows their on-and-off friendship and romance from high school up until college, when the realities of life begin to unfold.
Newness
In contemporary Los Angeles, two millennials navigating a social media–driven hookup culture begin a relationship that pushes both emotional and physical boundaries.
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