Patriots Day vs The Impossible
The Impossible has the higher audience score (7.4/10 against 7.1/10 for Patriots Day). The Impossible is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 13m. The Impossible is the older of the two (2012 against 2016). Both are drama, history, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Patriots Day | The Impossible | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 2016 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 13m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, History, Thriller | Drama, History, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Peter Berg | J.A. Bayona |
| Main cast | Rachel Brosnahan, Kevin Bacon, Melissa Benoist, Michelle Monaghan, Jimmy O. Yang | Ewan McGregor, Naomi Watts, Tom Holland, Samuel Joslin, Geraldine Chaplin |
Synopsis
Patriots Day
In the aftermath of an unspeakable act of terror, Police Sergeant Tommy Saunders joins courageous survivors, first responders and investigators in a race against the clock to hunt down the Boston Marathon bombers before they strike again.
The Impossible
In December 2004, close-knit family Maria, Henry and their three sons begin their winter vacation in Thailand. But the day after Christmas, the idyllic holiday turns into an incomprehensible nightmare when a terrifying roar rises from the depths of the sea, followed by a wall of black water that devours everything in its path. Though Maria and her family face their darkest hour, unexpected displays of kindness and courage ameliorate their terror.
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