Prisoners vs The Seed of the Sacred Fig

Prisoners has the higher audience score (8.1/10 against 7.6/10 for The Seed of the Sacred Fig). Prisoners is the shorter watch at 2h 33m compared with 2h 47m. Prisoners is the older of the two (2013 against 2024). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.

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PrisonersThe Seed of the Sacred Fig
Audience score★ 8.1/10★ 7.6/10
Year20132024
Length2h 33m2h 47m
GenresCrime, Drama, ThrillerCrime, Drama, Thriller
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorDenis VilleneuveMohammad Rasoulof
Main castDylan Minnette, Len Cariou, Paul Dano, Jake Gyllenhaal, Terrence HowardSoheila Golestani, Misagh Zare, Mahsa Rostami, Setareh Maleki, Niousha Akhshi

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 Seed of the Sacred Fig

Investigating judge Iman grapples with paranoia amid political unrest in Tehran. When his gun vanishes, he suspects his wife and daughters, imposing draconian measures that strain family ties as societal rules crumble.

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