Forrest Gump vs Happy Together
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.6/10 for Happy Together). Happy Together is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1997). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Happy Together| Forrest Gump | Happy Together | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1997 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Wong Kar-Wai |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Chang Chen, Tony Leung Chiu-wai, Leslie Cheung, Gregory Dayton |
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 Together
A gay couple from Hong Kong takes a trip to Argentina in search of a new beginning but instead begins drifting even further apart.
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