Empire of Light vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Empire of Light). Empire of Light is the shorter watch at 1h 55m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2022). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Light
Forrest Gump| Empire of Light | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2022 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 55m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United Kingdom | United States of America |
| Director | Sam Mendes | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Olivia Colman, Toby Jones, Ron Cook, Tanya Moodie, Colin Firth | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
Empire of Light
The duty manager of a seaside cinema, who is struggling with her mental health, forms a relationship with a new employee on the south coast of England in the 1980s.
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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