Prisoners vs The Book of Henry

Prisoners has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.5/10 for The Book of Henry). The Book of Henry is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 33m. Prisoners is the older of the two (2013 against 2017). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Prisoners posterPrisoners2013 VS The Book of Henry posterThe Book of Henry2017
PrisonersThe Book of Henry
Audience score★ 8.1/10★ 7.5/10
Year20132017
Length2h 33m1h 45m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited States of AmericaUnited States of America
DirectorDenis VilleneuveColin Trevorrow
Main castDylan Minnette, Len Cariou, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence HowardDean Norris, Jaeden Martell, Sarah Silverman, Bobby Moynihan, Naomi Watts

Synopsis

Prisoners

Keller Dover is facing every parent’s worst nightmare. His six-year-old daughter, Anna, is missing, together with her young friend, Joy, and as minutes turn to hours, panic sets in. The only lead is a dilapidated RV that had earlier been parked on their street.

The Book of Henry

Susan, a single mother of two, works as a waitress in a small town. Her son, Henry, is an 11-year-old genius who not only manages the family finances but acts as emotional support for his mother and younger brother. When Henry discovers that the girl next door has a terrible secret, he implores Susan to take matters into her own hands.

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