The Burning Plain vs West Side Story
West Side Story has the higher audience score (7/10 against 6.6/10 for The Burning Plain). The Burning Plain is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 36m. The Burning Plain is the older of the two (2008 against 2021). Both are crime, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Burning Plain
West Side Story| The Burning Plain | West Side Story | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2021 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 2h 36m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama, Romance | Crime, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Guillermo Arriaga | Steven Spielberg |
| Main cast | John Corbett, J. D. Pardo, Danny Pino, Robin Tunney, Charlize Theron | Corey Stoll, Mike Faist, Rachel Zegler, Josh Rivera, Ariana DeBose |
Synopsis
The Burning Plain
A trailer is burning in the middle of a plain. The bodies of two adulterous lovers are found. Scenes from both families, before and after the dramatic events, suggest an unusual connection between them. But what is their secret?
West Side Story
Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy.
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