The Vow vs Your Name.
Your Name. has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for The Vow). The Vow is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 1h 46m. The Vow is the older of the two (2012 against 2016). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
The Vow
Your Name.| The Vow | Your Name. | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2012 | 2016 |
| Length | 1h 44m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Animation, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | Japan |
| Director | Michael Sucsy | Makoto Shinkai |
| Main cast | Tatiana Maslany, Scott Speedman, Dillon Casey, Wendy Crewson, Sam Neill | Kazuhiko Inoue, Nobunaga Shimazaki, Chafurin, Kana Hanazawa, Kaito Ishikawa |
Synopsis
The Vow
Happy young married couple Paige and Leo are, well, happy. Then a car accident puts Paige into a life-threatening coma. Upon awakening she has lost the previous five years of memories, including those of her beloved Leo, her wedding, a confusing relationship with her parents, or the ending of her relationship with her ex-fiance. Despite these complications, Leo endeavors to win her heart again and rebuild their marriage.
Your Name.
High schoolers Mitsuha and Taki are complete strangers living separate lives. But one night, they suddenly switch places. Mitsuha wakes up in Taki’s body, and he in hers. This bizarre occurrence continues to happen randomly, and the two must adjust their lives around each other.
Where to watch
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