The Dark Knight vs The United States of Leland
The Dark Knight has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for The United States of Leland). The United States of Leland is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 32m. The United States of Leland is the older of the two (2003 against 2008). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Dark Knight
The United States of Leland| The Dark Knight | The United States of Leland | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 32m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller | Crime, Drama |
| Country | United Kingdom | – |
| Director | Christopher Nolan | Matthew Ryan Hoge |
| Main cast | Nestor Carbonell, Aaron Eckhart, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Cillian Murphy, Anthony Michael Hall | Don Cheadle, Kerry Washington, Jena Malone, Lena Olin, Ryan Gosling |
Synopsis
The Dark Knight
Batman raises the stakes in his war on crime. With the help of Lt. Jim Gordon and District Attorney Harvey Dent, Batman sets out to dismantle the remaining criminal organizations that plague the streets. The partnership proves to be effective, but they soon find themselves prey to a reign of chaos unleashed by a rising criminal mastermind known to the terrified citizens of Gotham as the Joker.
The United States of Leland
A withdrawn young man, Leland Fitzgerald is imprisoned for the murder of a mentally disabled boy, who also happened to be the brother of his girlfriend, Becky. As the community struggles to deal with the killing, Pearl Madison, a teacher at the prison, decides to write about Leland's case. Meanwhile, others affected by the murder, including Becky and her sister, Julie, must contend with their own problems.
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