The Merchant of Venice vs The Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.8/10 for The Merchant of Venice). The Sheriffs of Savage Wells is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 12m. The Merchant of Venice is the older of the two (2004 against 2026). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Merchant of Venice
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells| The Merchant of Venice | The Sheriffs of Savage Wells | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 9.0/10 |
| Year | 2004 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 12m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Michael Radford | John Lyde |
| Main cast | Zuleikha Robinson, Charlie Cox, David Harewood, Jeremy Irons, Ron Cook | Danny James, Larry Bagby, Dave Martinez, Camrey Bagley Fox, Conor McGee |
Synopsis
The Merchant of Venice
Venice, 1596. Bassanio begs his friend Antonio, a prosperous merchant, to lend him a large sum of money so that he can woo Portia, a very wealthy heiress; but Antonio has invested his fortune abroad, so they turn to Shylock, a Jewish moneylender, and ask him for a loan.
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The eccentric town of Savage Wells is looking for a sheriff. Paisley Bell has done the job before and is ready to prove she can do it again. Cade O’Brien, the most famous sheriff in Wyoming Territory, arrives in town, vying for the job as well. Sparks fly as the sheriffs go head-to-head, and the bantering rivals begin to feel like something more than just competitors. But when violent criminals threaten the people they care about, they’ll have…
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