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 | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.5/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2005 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 56m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Darren Grant | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Shemar Moore, Kimberly Elise, Steve Harris, Cicely Tyson, Tyler Perry | Gary 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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