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 | It Runs in the Family | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 49m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Fred Schepisi |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Kelly 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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