The Sheriffs of Savage Wells vs The Vertical Ray of the Sun

The Sheriffs of Savage Wells has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6.6/10 for The Vertical Ray of the Sun). The Sheriffs of Savage Wells is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 1h 52m. The Vertical Ray of the Sun is the older of the two (2000 against 2026). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Sheriffs of Savage Wells posterThe Sheriffs of Savage Wells2026 VS The Vertical Ray of the Sun posterThe Vertical Ray of the Sun2000
The Sheriffs of Savage WellsThe Vertical Ray of the Sun
Audience score★ 9.0/10★ 6.6/10
Year20262000
Length1h 30m1h 52m
GenresDrama, RomanceDrama, Romance
Country––
DirectorJohn LydeTrần Anh Hùng
Main castDanny James, Larry Bagby, Dave Martinez, Camrey Bagley Fox, Conor McGeeTrần Nữ Yên Khê, Lê Khanh, Ngo Quang Hai, Chu Hùng, Lê Tuấn Anh

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 Vertical Ray of the Sun

Hanoi comes across almost picture-perfect in director Tran Anh Hung's beautiful, elegiac tale about the lives and loves of three Vietnamese sisters. A mood characteristic of Hung's films is set early on with the vivid sounds of birds, insects and water and the way the lighting enhances the subtle use of color. They all combine to gem-like effect here.

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