Forrest Gump vs He Was a Quiet Man
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.4/10 for He Was a Quiet Man). He Was a Quiet Man is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2007). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | He Was a Quiet Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Frank A. Cappello |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | William H. Macy, Christian Slater, Sewell Whitney, David Wells, Elisha Cuthbert |
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.
He Was a Quiet Man
An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his newfound status as a hero after he ends up stopping a shooting spree instead.
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