Diary of a Mad Black Woman vs Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for Diary of a Mad Black Woman). Diary of a Mad Black Woman is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2005). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Diary of a Mad Black Woman posterDiary of a Mad Black Woman2005 VS Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994
Diary of a Mad Black WomanForrest Gump
Audience score★ 6.5/10★ 8.5/10
Year20051994
Length1h 56m2h 22m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama, Romance
Country–United States of America
DirectorDarren GrantRobert Zemeckis
Main castShemar Moore, Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Cicely Tyson, Tyler PerryGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Synopsis

Diary of a Mad Black Woman

Charles, an attorney, and Helen, his devoted wife, seem to have everything – money, a beautiful mansion – the American Dream. However, as Helen prepares to celebrate their 18th wedding anniversary, her life takes an unexpected twist when she comes home to find her clothes packed up in a U-Haul van parked in the driveway. Charles is divorcing her and kicks her out. Helen moves in with her grandmother Madea, an old woman who doesn't take any lip…

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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