The Man Who Wasn't There vs The Usual Suspects
The Usual Suspects has the higher audience score (8.2/10 against 7.5/10 for The Man Who Wasn't There). The Usual Suspects is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 1h 56m. The Usual Suspects is the older of the two (1995 against 2001). Both are crime, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Man Who Wasn't There
The Usual Suspects| The Man Who Wasn't There | The Usual Suspects | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 2001 | 1995 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Crime, Drama | Crime, Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Joel Coen | Bryan Singer |
| Main cast | Tony Shalhoub, Billy Bob Thornton, Richard Jenkins, Michael Badalucco, Frances McDormand | Kevin Pollak, Giancarlo Esposito, Benicio del Toro, Dan Hedaya, Kevin Spacey |
Synopsis
The Man Who Wasn't There
A tale of murder, crime and punishment set in the summer of 1949. Ed Crane, a barber in a small California town, is dissatisfied with his life, but his wife Doris' infidelity and a mysterious opportunity presents him with a chance to change it.
The Usual Suspects
Held in an L.A. interrogation room, Verbal Kint attempts to convince the feds that a mythic crime lord, Keyser Soze, not only exists, but was also responsible for drawing him and his four partners into a multi-million dollar heist that ended with an explosion in San Pedro harbor – leaving few survivors. Verbal lures his interrogators with an incredible story of the crime lord's almost supernatural prowess.
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