Forrest Gump vs Garden State
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for Garden State). Garden State is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2004). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Garden State| Forrest Gump | Garden State | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2004 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Zach Braff |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Jim Parsons, Method Man, Peter Sarsgaard, Ato Essandoh, Jean Smart |
Synopsis
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.
Garden State
Andrew returns to his hometown for the funeral of his mother, a journey that reconnects him with past friends. The trip coincides with his decision to stop taking his powerful antidepressants. A chance meeting with Sam - a girl also suffering from various maladies - opens up the possibility of rekindling emotional attachments, confronting his psychologist father, and perhaps beginning a new life.
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