Behind the Candelabra vs Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Behind the Candelabra). Behind the Candelabra is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2013). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Behind the Candelabra posterBehind the Candelabra2013 VS Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994
Behind the CandelabraForrest Gump
Audience score★ 6.6/10★ 8.5/10
Year20131994
Length1h 58m2h 22m
GenresDrama, RomanceComedy, Drama, Romance
Country–United States of America
DirectorSteven SoderberghRobert Zemeckis
Main castRob Lowe, Scott Bakula, Debbie Reynolds, Matt Damon, David KoechnerGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Synopsis

Behind the Candelabra

Based on the autobiographical novel, the tempestuous 6-year relationship between Liberace and his (much younger) lover, Scott Thorson, is recounted.

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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