National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies vs The Safe House
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 5.7/10 for The Safe House). The Safe House is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 15m. National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies is the older of the two (2023 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies | The Safe House | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 15m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Jeremy Herrin | Lionel Baier |
| Main cast | Sam Otto, David Harewood, Zachary Quinto, Clare Foster, Syrus Lowe | Liliane Rovère, Dominique Reymond, Michel Blanc, Adrien Barazzone, William Lebghil |
Synopsis
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies
In 1968 America, as two men fight to become the next president, all eyes are on the battle between two others: the cunningly conservative William F. Buckley Jr., and the unruly liberal Gore Vidal. During a new nightly television format, they debate the moral landscape of a shattered nation.
The Safe House
An eccentric family portrait set during the May 1968 protests in Paris. A nine-year-old boy stays with his grandparents and uncles while his parents protest. When an illustrious guest seeks refuge in the apartment, the family’s dynamics change.
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