Forrest Gump vs Happiness for Beginners
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for Happiness for Beginners). Happiness for Beginners is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2023). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Happiness for Beginners| Forrest Gump | Happiness for Beginners | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Vicky Wight |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Luke Grimes, Gus Birney, Alexander Koch, Blythe Danner, Ellie Kemper |
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.
Happiness for Beginners
At a crossroads after her divorce, a schoolteacher ventures toward a fresh start in life — and love — when she signs up for a grueling group hiking trip.
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