Parasite vs The Machinist
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.5/10 for The Machinist). The Machinist is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 13m. The Machinist is the older of the two (2004 against 2019). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Parasite
The Machinist| Parasite | The Machinist | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.5/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | Spain |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho | Brad Anderson |
| Main cast | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik | Jennifer Jason Leigh, John Sharian, Christian Bale, Reg E. Cathey, Lawrence Gilliard Jr. |
Synopsis
Parasite
All unemployed, Ki-taek's family takes peculiar interest in the wealthy and glamorous Parks for their livelihood until they get entangled in an unexpected incident.
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.
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