The Guard vs The Heist of the Century
The Heist of the Century has the higher audience score (7.8/10 against 7/10 for The Guard). The Guard is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 1h 54m. The Guard is the older of the two (2011 against 2020). Both are comedy, crime, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Guard
The Heist of the Century| The Guard | The Heist of the Century | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 2011 | 2020 |
| Length | 1h 36m | 1h 54m |
| Genres | Action, Comedy, Crime, Thriller | Comedy, Crime, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Michael McDonagh | Ariel Winograd |
| Main cast | Don Cheadle, Liam Cunningham, Sarah Greene, Mark Strong, David Wilmot | Pablo Rago, Darío Levy, María Marull, Guillermo Francella, Diego Peretti |
Synopsis
The Guard
When a small-town Irish cop with a crass personality is partnered with a straight-laced FBI agent to bust an international drug-trafficking ring, they must settle their differences in order to take down a dangerous gang.
The Heist of the Century
In 2006, a group of thieves performed what is considered one of the most famous and smart bank heists in the history of Argentina. How they robbed the Rio bank is as surprising as what happened afterwards. This is their story.
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