The Dark Knight Rises vs The Devil's Own
The Dark Knight Rises has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 6.2/10 for The Devil's Own). The Devil's Own is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 45m. The Devil's Own is the older of the two (1997 against 2012). Both are crime, drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Dark Knight Rises | The Devil's Own | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 1997 |
| Length | 2h 45m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Alan J. Pakula |
| Main cast | Tom Hardy, Ben Mendelsohn, Aidan Gillen, Matthew Modine, Michael Caine | Natascha McElhone, Harrison Ford, David Wilmot, Simon Jones, Brad Pitt |
Synopsis
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.
The Devil's Own
Frankie McGuire, one of the IRA's deadliest assassins, draws an American family into the crossfire of terrorism. But when he is sent to the U.S. to buy weapons, Frankie is housed with the family of Tom O'Meara, a New York cop who knows nothing about Frankie's real identity. Their surprising friendship, and Tom's growing suspicions, forces Frankie to choose between the promise of peace or a lifetime of murder.
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