The City of Lost Children vs The Thief Lord
The City of Lost Children has the higher audience score (7.2/10 against 5.9/10 for The Thief Lord). The Thief Lord is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 1h 53m. The City of Lost Children is the older of the two (1995 against 2006). Both are adventure, fantasy, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The City of Lost Children
The Thief Lord| The City of Lost Children | The Thief Lord | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 1995 | 2006 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction | Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | Germany |
| Director | Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Marc Caro | Richard Claus |
| Main cast | Ron Perlman, Ticky Holgado, Dominique Pinon, Jean-Claude Dreyfus, Rufus | Jim Carter, Caroline Goodall, Vanessa Redgrave, Rollo Weeks, Aaron Taylor-Johnson |
Synopsis
The City of Lost Children
A scientist in a surrealist society kidnaps children to steal their dreams, hoping that they slow his aging process.
The Thief Lord
A tale about two young boys, Prosper and Bo, who flee to Venice after being orphaned and dumped in the care of a cruel auntie. Hiding in the canals and alleyways of the city, the boys are befriended by a gang of young urchins and their enigmatic leader, the Thief Lord. From their home base of an old cinema theater, the children steal from the rich to support themselves and soon capture the interest of a bumbling detective. However, a greater…
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