Parasite vs The Mauritanian
Parasite has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for The Mauritanian). The Mauritanian is the shorter watch at 2h 9m compared with 2h 13m. Parasite is the older of the two (2019 against 2021). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Parasite
The Mauritanian| Parasite | The Mauritanian | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2019 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 2h 9m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Bong Joon Ho | Kevin Macdonald |
| Main cast | Lee Jung-eun, Kim Kyu-baek, Cho Yeo-jeong, Park So-dam, Choi Woo-shik | Benedict Cumberbatch, Saamer Usmani, Jodie Foster, Zachary Levi, Tahar Rahim |
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 Mauritanian
The true story of the Mauritanian Mohamedou Ould Slahi, who was held at the U.S military's Guantanamo Bay detention center without charges for over a decade and sought help from a defense attorney for his release.
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