My Week with Maisy vs The Way Way Back
My Week with Maisy has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.1/10 for The Way Way Back). My Week with Maisy is the shorter watch at 18m compared with 1h 43m. The Way Way Back is the older of the two (2013 against 2024). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
My Week with Maisy
The Way Way Back| My Week with Maisy | The Way Way Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 10.0/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 2024 | 2013 |
| Length | 18m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Mika Simmons | Jim Rash, Nat Faxon |
| Main cast | MyAnna Buring, Joanna Lumley, Poppy Gilbert, Ellie-Mae Siame, Adrian Christopher | Rob Corddry, Liam James, Amanda Peet, AnnaSophia Robb, Sam Rockwell |
Synopsis
My Week with Maisy
Mrs Foster, a retired lady whose cup is half empty, is starting chemotherapy and is understandably anxious. The last thing she needs, is to have to share the treatment room with a 'know it all child' who wants to grow up to be a lesbian. But through their unexpected friendship, Maisy Jones gives Mrs Foster much more than just a glimmer of hope.
The Way Way Back
Shy 14-year-old Duncan goes on summer vacation with his mother, her overbearing boyfriend, and her boyfriend's daughter. Having a rough time fitting in, Duncan finds an unexpected friend in Owen, manager of the Water Wizz water park.
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