Moonrise Kingdom currently beats Rushmore 63–37
Who do you think should win?
The Verdict Director's Cut
Same director, different films, one winner. Wes Anderson made both Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom, so this matchup is personal in a way most aren't. The tally after 51 votes: Moonrise Kingdom at 63%, Rushmore at 37%.
As comedy films, Rushmore and Moonrise Kingdom are competing on the same turf. The vote comes down to which one captures what voters want from the genre.
A 25.4-point edge makes this one of the more lopsided pairings out there. Moonrise Kingdom at 63% is in control.
The Numbers
| Rushmore | Moonrise Kingdom | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 37% | 63% |
| Overall Win Rate | 35% | 42% |
| Championships | 2 | 0 |
| Avg Decision | 3.1s | 3.2s |
| Budget | $9M | $16M |
| Box Office | $17M | $68M |
Where This Matchup Sits
Out of 74 Comedy films on the platform, Rushmore is in the bottom quarter and Moonrise Kingdom is in the lower half.
Moonrise Kingdom is Wes Anderson's #4 on BingeBracket; Rushmore sits at #6 out of 8.
Looking at shared opponents, Asteroid City draws a line between them: Rushmore dominates that matchup, but Moonrise Kingdom comes out on the wrong side.
Moonrise Kingdom grossed $68M to Rushmore's $17M. On BingeBracket, the result runs the same direction — commercial success and bracket preference align here.
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