Tales of the Riverbank vs The Magic Laboratory
The Magic Laboratory has the higher audience score (10/10 against 4.6/10 for Tales of the Riverbank). Tales of the Riverbank is the shorter watch at 1h 16m compared with 1h 20m. Tales of the Riverbank is the older of the two (2008 against 2024). Both are animation, family movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Tales of the Riverbank | The Magic Laboratory | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 4.6/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 16m | 1h 20m |
| Genres | Animation, Family | Animation, Family |
| Country | – | Mexico |
| Director | John Henderson | Emanuel Mechoulam |
| Main cast | Stephen Fry, Morwenna Banks, Steve Coogan, Peter Serafinowicz, Jim Broadbent | Elianne de la Peña, Axhai Vizcaino, Constantino Alonso |
Synopsis
Tales of the Riverbank
Tales of the Riverbank tells the story of three friends - Hammy Hamster, Roderick Rat and GP the Guinea Pig - who, having swept down the river in a violent storm, embark on an epic journey in search of their lost homes. Their journey, full of comic incident and dramatic danger, becomes even more precarious when they discover that the whole riverbank is threatened by a waffle, Marmalade and Doughnut (WMD) factory which, owned by the evil Fat…
The Magic Laboratory
Eli invents a collection of glowing jars filled with values that, when combined with animated story catalysts, create the perfect formula for success. His 10-year-old apprentice, Pauli, assists him in sorting the jars. When Pauli’s cousin Tino arrives, upset after being scolded for not helping his friend win a contest, he becomes the ideal candidate to test the formula.
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