Ruby Sparks vs Swiss Army Man
Ruby Sparks has the higher audience score (7.1/10 against 6.9/10 for Swiss Army Man). Swiss Army Man is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 1h 44m. Ruby Sparks is the older of the two (2012 against 2016). Both are comedy, drama, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Paul Dano.
Ruby Sparks
Swiss Army Man| Ruby Sparks | Swiss Army Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 37m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris | Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert |
| Main cast | Wallace Langham, Toni Trucks, Paul Dano, Alia Shawkat, Deborah Ann Woll | Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Paul Dano, Daniel Radcliffe, Shane Carruth, Antonia Ribero |
Synopsis
Ruby Sparks
Calvin is a young novelist who achieved phenomenal success early in his career but is now struggling with his writing – as well as his romantic life. Finally, he makes a breakthrough and creates a character named Ruby who inspires him. When Calvin finds Ruby, in the flesh, sitting on his couch about a week later, he is completely flabbergasted that his words have turned into a living, breathing person.
Swiss Army Man
Alone on a tiny deserted island, Hank has given up all hope of ever making it home again. But one day everything changes when a dead body washes ashore, and he soon realizes it may be his last opportunity to escape certain death. Armed with his new “friend” and an unusual bag of tricks, the duo go on an epic adventure to bring Hank back to the woman of his dreams.
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