Bend It Like Beckham vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.3/10 for Bend It Like Beckham). Bend It Like Beckham is the shorter watch at 1h 52m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2002). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Bend It Like Beckham
Forrest Gump| Bend It Like Beckham | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.3/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 52m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Gurinder Chadha | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Keira Knightley, Archie Panjabi, Juliet Stevenson, Frank Harper | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
Bend It Like Beckham
Jess Bhamra, the daughter of a strict Indian couple in London, is not permitted to play organized soccer, even though she is 18. When Jess is playing for fun one day, her impressive skills are seen by Jules Paxton, who then convinces Jess to play for her semi-pro team. Jess uses elaborate excuses to hide her matches from her family while also dealing with her romantic feelings for her coach, Joe.
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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