The Ballad of Buster Scruggs vs Where the Crawdads Sing
Where the Crawdads Sing has the higher audience score (7.6/10 against 7.1/10 for The Ballad of Buster Scruggs). Where the Crawdads Sing is the shorter watch at 2h 6m compared with 2h 12m. The Ballad of Buster Scruggs is the older of the two (2018 against 2022). Both are drama, mystery, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Where the Crawdads Sing| The Ballad of Buster Scruggs | Where the Crawdads Sing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2018 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h 12m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music, Mystery, Romance, Western | Drama, Mystery, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Ethan Coen, Joel Coen | Olivia Newman |
| Main cast | David Krumholtz, Clancy Brown, Tim Blake Nelson, James Franco, Willie Watson | Michael Hyatt, Taylor John Smith, David Strathairn, Ahna O'Reilly, Daisy Edgar-Jones |
Synopsis
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
Vignettes weaving together the stories of six individuals in the old West at the end of the Civil War. Following the tales of a sharp-shooting songster, a wannabe bank robber, two weary traveling performers, a lone gold prospector, a woman traveling the West to an uncertain future, and a motley crew of strangers undertaking a carriage ride.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Abandoned by her family, Kya raises herself all alone in the marshes outside of her small town. When her former boyfriend is found dead, Kya is instantly branded by the local townspeople and law enforcement as the prime suspect for his murder.
Where to watch
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