Forrest Gump vs Hamnet
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8.2/10 for Hamnet). Hamnet is the shorter watch at 2h 6m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Hamnet| Forrest Gump | Hamnet | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 8.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 6m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Chloé Zhao |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Jessie Buckley, Emily Watson, Jacobi Jupe, Louisa Harland, Noah Jupe |
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.
Hamnet
The powerful story of love and loss that inspired the creation of Shakespeare's timeless masterpiece, Hamlet.
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