Forrest Gump vs How to Make an American Quilt
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.4/10 for How to Make an American Quilt). How to Make an American Quilt is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1995). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
How to Make an American Quilt| Forrest Gump | How to Make an American Quilt | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1995 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Jocelyn Moorhouse |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Dermot Mulroney, Alfre Woodard, Winona Ryder, Samantha Mathis, Ellen Burstyn |
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.
How to Make an American Quilt
Soon-to-be-wed graduate student Finn Dodd develops cold feet when she suspects her fiancé is cheating on her. In order to clear her head, Finn visits her grandmother, Hy, and great aunt, Glady Joe Cleary, in Grasse, Calif. There, Finn learns that Hy and Glady Joe are members of a group of passionate quilters, and over the course of her visit she is regaled with tales of love and life by women who have collected rich experiences and much wisdom.
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