Mystic River vs Wild Things

Mystic River has the higher audience score (7.7/10 against 6.4/10 for Wild Things). Wild Things is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 18m. Wild Things is the older of the two (1998 against 2003). Both are drama, mystery, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Kevin Bacon.

Mystic River posterMystic River2003 VS Wild Things posterWild Things1998
Mystic RiverWild Things
Audience score★ 7.7/10★ 6.4/10
Year20031998
Length2h 18m1h 48m
GenresCrime, Drama, Mystery, ThrillerDrama, Mystery, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorClint EastwoodJohn McNaughton
Main castKevin Bacon, Laurence Fishburne, Kevin Chapman, Tim Robbins, Laura LinneyJeff Perry, Kevin Bacon, Bill Murray, Neve Campbell, Theresa Russell

Synopsis

Mystic River

The lives of three men who were childhood friends are shattered when one of them suffers a family tragedy.

Wild Things

When teen-socialite Kelly Van Ryan and troubled bad girl Suzie Toller accuse guidance counselor Sam Lombardo of rape, he's suspended by the school, rejected by the town, and fighting to get his life back. One cop suspects conspiracy, but nothing is what it seems...

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