The Kite Runner vs Turbulence
Turbulence has the higher audience score (10/10 against 7.3/10 for The Kite Runner). Turbulence is the shorter watch at 1h 31m compared with 2h 8m. The Kite Runner is the older of the two (2007 against 2025). Both are drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Kite Runner
Turbulence| The Kite Runner | Turbulence | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.3/10 | ★ 10.0/10 |
| Year | 2007 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 8m | 1h 31m |
| Genres | Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Thriller |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Marc Forster | Claudio Fäh |
| Main cast | Shaun Toub, Saïd Taghmaoui, Elham Ehsas, Khalid Abdalla, Homayoun Ershadi | Hera Hilmar, Jeremy Irvine, Kelsey Grammer, Olga Kurylenko, Jon Wennington |
Synopsis
The Kite Runner
After spending years in California, Amir returns to his homeland in Afghanistan to help his old friend Hassan, whose son is in trouble.
Turbulence
Young married couple Zach and Emmy decide to take a hot air balloon trip across the Italian Dolomites to rekindle their relationship. When they and pilot Harry are joined by a third passenger, Julia, events unfold in ways they could never imagine five thousand meters in the air.
Where to watch
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