Oldboy vs The Machinist
Oldboy has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 7.5/10 for The Machinist). The Machinist is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h . Oldboy is the older of the two (2003 against 2004). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Oldboy
The Machinist| Oldboy | The Machinist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Spain |
| Director | Park Chan-wook | Brad Anderson |
| Main cast | Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Byeong-ok, Choi Min-sik, Ji Dae-han, Oh Dal-su | Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Sharian, Christian Bale, Reg E. Cathey, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. |
Synopsis
Oldboy
With no clue how he came to be imprisoned, drugged and tortured for 15 years, a desperate man seeks revenge on his captors.
The Machinist
Trevor, an insomniac lathe operator, experiences unusual occurrences at work and home. A strange man follows him everywhere, but no one else seems to notice him.
Where to watch
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