31 Candles vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.5/10 for 31 Candles). 31 Candles is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
31 Candles
Forrest Gump| 31 Candles | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 5.5/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2025 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 30m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Jonah Feingold | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Caroline Aaron, Jackie Sandler, Lori Tan Chinn, Hannah Pilkes, Kuhoo Verma | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
31 Candles
Leo, a 30-year-old New Yorker who is having a Bar Mitzvah after meeting Eva, his longtime summer camp crush. In order to finish his mitzvah assignment and perhaps mature, he has to deal with, ex-partners, family members, and more.
Forrest Gump
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
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