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 posterForrest Gump1994 VS Head of State posterHead of State2003
Forrest GumpHead of State
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 5.6/10
Year19942003
Length2h 22m1h 35m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisChris Rock
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganNick 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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