Shine vs The Secret Life of Jim
The Secret Life of Jim has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.4/10 for Shine). The Secret Life of Jim is the shorter watch at 17m compared with 1h 45m. Shine is the older of the two (1996 against 2022). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shine
The Secret Life of Jim| Shine | The Secret Life of Jim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.4/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 1996 | 2022 |
| Length | 1h 45m | 17m |
| Genres | Drama | Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Scott Hicks | Emmet Kelly |
| Main cast | Noah Taylor, Nicholas Bell, Geoffrey Rush, Lynn Redgrave, John Gielgud | Aidan Jordan, Emmet Kelly, Sarah Carroll, Gerry Cannon |
Synopsis
Shine
Pianist David Helfgott, driven by his father and teachers, has a breakdown. Years later he returns to the piano, to popular if not critical acclaim.
The Secret Life of Jim
Nick tries desperately to have one more real moment with his father Jim who suffers from Alzheimer disease.
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