Forrest Gump vs Great Expectations
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Great Expectations). Great Expectations is the shorter watch at 1h 51m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1998). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Great Expectations| Forrest Gump | Great Expectations | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1998 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Ethan Hawke, Kim Dickens, Robert De Niro, Hank Azaria, Chris Cooper |
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.
Great Expectations
Loosely based on the Charles Dickens' classic novel, "Great Expectations" is a sensual tale of a young man's unforgettable passage into manhood, and the three individuals who will undeniably change his life forever. Through the surprising interactions of these vivid characters, "Great Expectations" takes a unique and contemporary look at life's great coincidences.
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