National Theatre Live: King Lear vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.1/10 for National Theatre Live: King Lear). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 3h 25m. National Theatre Live: King Lear is the older of the two (2014 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
National Theatre Live: King Lear
The Secret Life of Jim| National Theatre Live: King Lear | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2014 | 2022 |
| Length | 3h 25m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | Ireland |
| Director | Robin Lough, Sam Mendes | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Sam Troughton, Paapa Essiedu, Adrian Scarborough, Simon Manyonda, Stanley Townsend | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
National Theatre Live: King Lear
An aged king decides to divide his kingdom between his three daughters, according to which of them is most eloquent in praising him. His favourite, Cordelia, says nothing. Simon Russell Beale, whose recent appearances at the National include Timon of Athens and Collaborators, takes the title role in Shakespeare’s tragedy.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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