But I'm a Cheerleader vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for But I'm a Cheerleader). But I'm a Cheerleader is the shorter watch at 1h 25m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2000). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
But I'm a Cheerleader
Forrest Gump| But I'm a Cheerleader | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.1/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2000 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 25m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Jamie Babbit | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Dante Basco, Natasha Lyonne, Melanie Lynskey, RuPaul, Katharine Towne | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
But I'm a Cheerleader
Megan is an all-American girl. A cheerleader. She has a boyfriend. But Megan doesn't like kissing her boyfriend very much. And she's pretty touchy with her cheerleader friends. Her conservative parents worry that she must be a lesbian and send her off to "sexual redirection" school, where she must, with other lesbians and gays learn how to be straight.
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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