The Girl Who Leapt Through Time vs The Man from Earth
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7.6/10 for The Man from Earth). The Man from Earth is the shorter watch at 1h 27m compared with 1h 38m. The Girl Who Leapt Through Time is the older of the two (2006 against 2007). Both are drama, science fiction movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
The Man from Earth| The Girl Who Leapt Through Time | The Man from Earth | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.8/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 2006 | 2007 |
| Length | 1h 38m | 1h 27m |
| Genres | Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction | Drama, Science Fiction |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Mamoru Hosoda | Richard Schenkman |
| Main cast | Fumihiko Tachiki, Keiko Aizawa, Keiko Yamamoto, Riisa Naka, Takuya Ishida | Tony Todd, Richard Riehle, David Lee Smith, John Billingsley, Alexis Thorpe |
Synopsis
The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
When 17-year-old Makoto Konno gains the ability to 'leap' backwards through time, she immediately sets about improving her grades and preventing personal mishaps. However, she soon realises that changing the past isn't as simple as it seems, and eventually, will have to rely on her new powers to shape the future of herself and her friends.
The Man from Earth
A departing professor gathers his closest colleagues for an intimate farewell, but the night takes an unexpected turn when he shares a stunning secret about his past. As the conversation unfolds, skepticism and curiosity collide, challenging everything they thought they knew about history, science, and belief.
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