The Tale vs When Marnie Was There

When Marnie Was There has the higher audience score (7.9/10 against 7.1/10 for The Tale). When Marnie Was There is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 1h 55m. When Marnie Was There is the older of the two (2014 against 2018). Both are drama, mystery movies, so they suit a similar mood.

The Tale posterThe Tale2018 VS When Marnie Was There posterWhen Marnie Was There2014
The TaleWhen Marnie Was There
Audience score★ 7.1/10★ 7.9/10
Year20182014
Length1h 55m1h 43m
GenresDrama, MysteryAnimation, Drama, Family, Mystery
Country–Japan
DirectorJennifer FoxHiromasa Yonebayashi
Main castCommon, Frances Conroy, Jason Ritter, Ellen Burstyn, John HeardToshie Negishi, Susumu Terajima, Ken Yasuda, Yo Oizumi, Sara Takatsuki

Synopsis

The Tale

An investigation into one woman’s memory as she‘s forced to re-examine her first sexual relationship and the stories we tell ourselves in order to survive.

When Marnie Was There

Upon being sent to live with relatives in the countryside due to an illness, an emotionally distant adolescent girl becomes obsessed with an abandoned mansion and infatuated with a girl who lives there - a girl who may or may not be real.

Where to watch

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