Forrest Gump vs It Runs in the Family

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for It Runs in the Family). It Runs in the Family is the shorter watch at 1h 49m 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 It Runs in the Family posterIt Runs in the Family2003
Forrest GumpIt Runs in the Family
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.0/10
Year19942003
Length2h 22m1h 49m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of AmericaUnited States of America
DirectorRobert ZemeckisFred Schepisi
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganKelly Overton, Geoffrey Arend, Michelle Monaghan, Audra McDonald, Sarita Choudhury

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.

It Runs in the Family

This is the story of a dysfunctional New York family, and their attempts to reconcile

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