Blade Runner vs Blade Runner 2049

Blade Runner is more linear; Blade Runner 2049 is glossier. Both are original, dark and heavy.

Blade Runner poster

Blade Runner

Type and year
Film · 1982
Length
117 min
Rating
7.9
out of 10 on TMDB · 10,765 votes
Blade Runner 2049 poster

Blade Runner 2049

Type and year
Film · 2017
Length
164 min
Rating
7.5
out of 10 on TMDB · 9,972 votes

Which fits you better?

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Characteristics, side by side

Blade RunnerBlade Runner 2049

  • Pace
    SlowFast
  • Originality
    Tried & testedFresh & original
  • Wholesomeness
    UnsavouryWholesome
  • Weightiness
    LightHeavy
  • Realism
    ImaginaryRealistic
  • Intricacy
    SimpleIntricate
  • Linearity
    SurrealLinear
  • Style and visuals
    GrittyGlossy
  • Scale
    EnclosedBig & varied
  • Emotional punch
    Emotionally undemandingEmotive & stirring

Taste attributes

Both

  • Drama
  • Science fiction
  • Robots/ai/space
  • Action
  • Fresh & original
  • Unsavoury
  • Heavy
  • Imaginary
  • Intricate
  • All consuming quest
  • Complex relationship
  • Social commentary

Only Blade Runner

  • Thriller
  • Detective
  • Linear
  • Fighting evil
  • Rescue/escape/jeopardy
  • Underdog triumphs

Only Blade Runner 2049

  • Mystery
  • Surreal
  • Glossy
  • Solving the riddle/not as it seems

Genres

Both

  • Drama
  • Science Fiction

Only Blade Runner

  • Thriller

Only Blade Runner 2049

None.

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