The Quiet American vs The Secret in Their Eyes
The Secret in Their Eyes has the higher audience score (8/10 against 6.5/10 for The Quiet American). The Quiet American is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 10m. The Quiet American is the older of the two (2002 against 2009). Both are drama, romance, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Quiet American
The Secret in Their Eyes| The Quiet American | The Secret in Their Eyes | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 2009 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance, Thriller, War | Drama, Mystery, Romance, Thriller |
| Country | – | Argentina |
| Director | Phillip Noyce | Juan José Campanella |
| Main cast | Brendan Fraser, Rade Šerbedžija, Michael Caine, Holmes Osborne, Ngo Quang Hai | Javier Godino, Pablo Rago, Ricardo Darín, Guillermo Francella, Soledad Villamil |
Synopsis
The Quiet American
Cynical British journalist Fowler falls in love with a young Vietnamese woman but is dismayed when a naïve U.S. official also begins vying for her attention. In retaliation, Fowler informs the communists that the American is selling arms to their enemy.
The Secret in Their Eyes
Hoping to put to rest years of unease concerning a past case, retired criminal investigator Benjamín begins writing a novel based on the unsolved mystery of a newlywed’s rape and murder. With the help of a former colleague, judge Irene, he attempts to make sense of the past.
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