The Ballad of Wallis Island vs The High Note
The Ballad of Wallis Island has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 7/10 for The High Note). The Ballad of Wallis Island is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 53m. The High Note is the older of the two (2020 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama, music movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Ballad of Wallis Island | The High Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Music | Comedy, Drama, Music, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | James Griffiths | Nisha Ganatra |
| Main cast | Carey Mulligan, Tim Key, Sian Clifford, Tom Basden, Steve Marsh | Bill Pullman, Eugene Cordero, Tracee Ellis Ross, Zoë Chao, Eddie Izzard |
Synopsis
The Ballad of Wallis Island
An eccentric lottery winner who lives alone on a remote island tries to make his fantasies come true by getting his favourite musicians to perform at his home.
The High Note
Set in the dazzling world of the LA music scene comes the story of Grace Davis, a superstar whose talent, and ego, have reached unbelievable heights. Maggie is Grace’s overworked personal assistant who’s stuck running errands, but still aspires to her childhood dream of becoming a music producer. When Grace’s manager presents her with a choice that could alter the course of her career, Maggie and Grace come up with a plan that could change…
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