The Golden Compass vs The Legend of Hei 2
The Legend of Hei 2 has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for The Golden Compass). The Golden Compass is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 1h 59m. The Golden Compass is the older of the two (2007 against 2025). Both are adventure, fantasy movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Golden Compass
The Legend of Hei 2| The Golden Compass | The Legend of Hei 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.1/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 53m | 1h 59m |
| Genres | Adventure, Fantasy | Action, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Chris Weitz | Gu Jie, MTJJ |
| Main cast | Freddie Highmore, Ian McShane, Jim Carter, Eva Green, Sam Elliott | Shan Xin, Liu Mingyue, Chen Siyu, Li Lu, Zhu Jing |
Synopsis
The Golden Compass
After overhearing a shocking secret, precocious orphan Lyra Belacqua trades her carefree existence roaming the halls of Jordan College for an otherworldly adventure in the far North, unaware that it's part of her destiny.
The Legend of Hei 2
When an attack shatters the fragile peace between the spirit world and humanity, Hei teams up with Luye, the last disciple of his Shifu Wuxian, to expose a conspiracy that threatens both realms - and the bond they've sworn to protect.
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