The Sheriffs of Savage Wells vs The Sleeping Dictionary
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.5/10 for The Sleeping Dictionary). The Sheriffs of Savage Wells is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 49m. The Sleeping Dictionary is the older of the two (2003 against 2026). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Sheriffs of Savage Wells
The Sleeping Dictionary| The Sheriffs of Savage Wells | The Sleeping Dictionary | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | John Lyde | Guy Jenkin |
| Main cast | Danny James, Larry Bagby, Dave Martinez, Camrey Bagley Fox, Conor McGee | Hugh Dancy, Brenda Blethyn, Noah Taylor, Emily Mortimer, Jessica Alba |
Synopsis
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…
The Sleeping Dictionary
A young Englishman is dispatched to Sarawak to become part of the British colonial government. He encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving the beautiful Selima, the unwitting object of his affections.
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