Minamahal vs Waves
Minamahal has the higher audience score (9/10 against 7.4/10 for Waves). Minamahal is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 15m. Waves is the older of the two (2019 against 2025). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Minamahal
Waves| Minamahal | Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2019 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 2h 15m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Jason Paul Laxamana | Trey Edward Shults |
| Main cast | Marnie Lapus, Phoebe Walker, Phoebe Villamor, Andres Muhlach, Ashtine Olviga | Neal Huff, Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, Clifton Collins Jr. |
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.
Waves
A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.
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