Dying Young vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.7/10 for Dying Young). Dying Young is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 22m. Dying Young is the older of the two (1991 against 1994). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Dying Young
Forrest Gump| Dying Young | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.7/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 1991 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 51m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Joel Schumacher | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Alex Trebek, Julia Roberts, Ellen Burstyn, Vincent D'Onofrio, Campbell Scott | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
Dying Young
After she discovers that her boyfriend has betrayed her, Hilary O'Neil is looking for a new start and a new job. She begins to work as a private nurse for a young man suffering from blood cancer. Slowly, they fall in love, but they always know their love cannot last because he is destined to die.
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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