Forrest Gump vs Happy-Go-Lucky
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Happy-Go-Lucky). Happy-Go-Lucky is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2008). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Happy-Go-Lucky| Forrest Gump | Happy-Go-Lucky | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2008 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 58m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Mike Leigh |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Eddie Marsan, Nonso Anozie, Elliot Cowan, Andrea Riseborough, Oliver Maltman |
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.
Happy-Go-Lucky
A look at a few chapters in the life of Poppy, a cheery, colorful, North London schoolteacher whose optimism tends to exasperate those around her.
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