Oldboy vs The Monitor
Oldboy has the higher audience score (8.3/10 against 5.8/10 for The Monitor). The Monitor is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h . Oldboy is the older of the two (2003 against 2011). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Oldboy
The Monitor| Oldboy | The Monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.3/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h | 1h 33m |
| Genres | Action, Drama, Mystery, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Norway |
| Director | Park Chan-wook | Pål Sletaune |
| Main cast | Yoo Ji-tae, Kim Byeong-ok, Choi Min-sik, Ji Dae-han, Oh Dal-su | Noomi Rapace, Kristoffer Joner, Vetle Qvenild Werring, Stig R. Amdam, Maria Bock |
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 Monitor
Oslo, Norway. After living a traumatic experience, Anna and her son Anders move into a huge apartment building. Feeling constantly terrified and insecure, Anna buys a babycall to monitor Anders while he sleeps.
Where to watch
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