Opera No. 1 vs The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.3/10 for Opera No. 1). Opera No. 1 is the shorter watch at 8m compared with 2h 12m. Opera No. 1 is the older of the two (1994 against 2018). Both are comedy, drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Opera No. 1
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs| Opera No. 1 | The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2018 |
| Length | 8m | 2h 12m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music | Comedy, Drama, Music, Mystery, Romance, Western |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Hal Hartley | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen |
| Main cast | Parker Posey, James Urbaniak, Adrienne Shelly, Patricia Dunnock, Lydia Kavanagh | David Krumholtz, Clancy Brown, Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Willie Watson |
Synopsis
Opera No. 1
A comical mini opera following the exploits of two goddesses interfering with the lives of mortals. Mistaken identities, miscast spells, and rollerblades abound.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Where to watch
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