About Schmidt vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for About Schmidt). About Schmidt is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2002). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
About Schmidt
Forrest Gump| About Schmidt | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.8/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1994 |
| Length | 2h 5m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Alexander Payne | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Len Cariou, Dermot Mulroney, Hope Davis, Kathy Bates, June Squibb | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
About Schmidt
A recently retired man embarks on a journey to his estranged daughter's wedding, only to discover more about himself and life than he ever expected.
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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