Forrest Gump vs Head of State
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.6/10 for Head of State). Head of State is the shorter watch at 1h 35m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | Head of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 35m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Chris Rock |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Nick Searcy, Lynn Whitfield, Keith David, Robin Givens, James Rebhorn |
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.
Head of State
When a presidential candidate dies unexpectedly in the middle of the campaign, the Democratic party unexpectedly picks a Washington, D.C. alderman as his replacement.
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