The Postman vs The Spectacular Now
The Postman has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 6.7/10 for The Spectacular Now). The Spectacular Now is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 1h 49m. The Postman is the older of the two (1994 against 2013). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| The Postman | The Spectacular Now | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.9/10 | ★ 6.7/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2013 |
| Length | 1h 49m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Michael Radford | James Ponsoldt |
| Main cast | Maria Grazia Cucinotta, Renato Scarpa, Massimo Troisi, Philippe Noiret, Linda Moretti | Bob Odenkirk, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Kyle Chandler, Brie Larson |
Synopsis
The Postman
Simple Italian postman learns to love poetry while delivering mail to a famous poet; he uses this to woo local beauty Beatrice.
The Spectacular Now
Sutter, a popular party animal, unexpectedly meets the introverted Aimee after waking up on a stranger's lawn. As Sutter deals with the problems in his life and Aimee plans for her future beyond school, an unexpected romance blossoms between them.
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