Obsession vs West Side Story
Obsession has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7/10 for West Side Story). Obsession is the shorter watch at 2h 20m compared with 2h 36m. Obsession is the older of the two (1943 against 2021). Both are crime, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Obsession
West Side Story| Obsession | West Side Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1943 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 20m | 2h 36m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Romance | Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Country | Italy | – |
| Director | Luchino Visconti | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | Clara Calamai, Massimo Girotti, Dhia Cristiani, Elio Marcuzzo, Vittorio Duse | Corey Stoll, Mike Faist, Rachel Zegler, Josh Rivera, Ariana DeBose |
Synopsis
Obsession
Gino, a drifter, begins an affair with inn-owner Giovanna as they plan to get rid of her older husband.
West Side Story
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
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