American Splendor vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for American Splendor). American Splendor is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| American Splendor | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.2/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2003 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 41m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Pulcini, Shari Springer Berman | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Donal Logue, Paul Giamatti, Hope Davis, Judah Friedlander, Molly Shannon | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
American Splendor
An original mix of fiction and reality illuminates the life of comic book hero everyman Harvey Pekar.
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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