Shortbus vs The Postman
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.3/10 for Shortbus). Shortbus is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 1h 49m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2006). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Shortbus
The Postman| Shortbus | The Postman | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 7.9/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Cameron Mitchell | Michael Radford |
| Main cast | Paul Dawson, Mickey Cottrell, David Pittu, Sook-Yin Lee, PJ DeBoy | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti |
Synopsis
Shortbus
In post-9/11 New York City, an eclectic group of citizens find their lives entangled, personally, romantically, and sexually, at Shortbus, an underground Brooklyn salon infamous for its blend of art, music, politics, and carnality.
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
Where to watch
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