Cinema Paradiso vs Forrest Gump
Cinema Paradiso and Forrest Gump are tied on audience score (8.4/10). Cinema Paradiso is the shorter watch at 2h 4m compared with 2h 22m. Cinema Paradiso is the older of the two (1988 against 1994). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Cinema Paradiso
Forrest Gump| Cinema Paradiso | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.4/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1988 | 1994 |
| Length | 2h 4m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | Italy | United States of America |
| Director | Giuseppe Tornatore | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Marco Leonardi, Philippe Noiret, Jacques Perrin, Antonella Attili, Leo Gullotta | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
Cinema Paradiso
A filmmaker recalls his childhood, when he fell in love with the movies at his village's theater and formed a deep friendship with the theater's projectionist.
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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