The American vs The Dark Knight Rises
The Dark Knight Rises has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6/10 for The American). The American is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 45m. The American is the older of the two (2010 against 2012). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The American
The Dark Knight Rises| The American | The Dark Knight Rises | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.0/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2010 | 2012 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 2h 45m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Thriller | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Director | Anton Corbijn | Christopher Nolan |
| Main cast | Thekla Reuten, George Clooney, Giorgio Gobbi, Björn Granath, Irina Björklund | Tom Hardy, Ben Mendelsohn, Aidan Gillen, Matthew Modine, Michael Caine |
Synopsis
The American
Dispatched to a small Italian town to await further orders, assassin Jack embarks on a double life that may be more relaxing than is good for him.
The Dark Knight Rises
Following the death of District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman assumes responsibility for Dent's crimes to protect the late attorney's reputation and is subsequently hunted by the Gotham City Police Department. Eight years later, Batman encounters the mysterious Selina Kyle and the villainous Bane, a new terrorist leader who overwhelms Gotham's finest. The Dark Knight resurfaces to protect a city that has branded him an enemy.
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