Far from Heaven vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for Far from Heaven). Far from Heaven is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2002). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Far from Heaven
Forrest Gump| Far from Heaven | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.0/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2002 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 47m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Todd Haynes | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Patricia Clarkson, Dennis Quaid, James Rebhorn, Dennis Haysbert, Julianne Moore | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
Far from Heaven
In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.
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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