National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies vs The Ultimate Actor
National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.8/10 for The Ultimate Actor). The Ultimate Actor is the shorter watch at 1h 32m 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 Ultimate Actor| National Theatre Live: Best of Enemies | The Ultimate Actor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 2023 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 15m | 1h 32m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, History | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Jeremy Herrin | Ody C. Harahap |
| Main cast | Sam Otto, David Harewood, Zachary Quinto, Clare Foster, Syrus Lowe | Iang Darmawan, Verdi Solaiman, Yeyen Lidya, Jourdy Pranata, Beby Tsabina |
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 Ultimate Actor
Gilang is an extra actor with 10 years in the film industry but has been blacklisted by many directors due to his excessive effort. He struggles financially and loves actress Rachel Hesington, who is dating a rising actor, Kevin Sumitro. During a shooting, Kevin is kidnapped by Mr. Chen, who mistakes Gilang for Kevin. Gilang, Rachel, and the director are also taken. Gilang uses his experiences to conquer various challenges.
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