Forrest Gump vs Larry Crowne
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for Larry Crowne). Larry Crowne is the shorter watch at 1h 38m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2011). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Tom Hanks.
Forrest Gump
Larry Crowne| Forrest Gump | Larry Crowne | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 38m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Tom Hanks |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Bryan Cranston, George Takei, Grace Gummer, Taraji P. Henson, Rami Malek |
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.
Larry Crowne
When he suddenly finds himself without his long-standing blue-collar job, Larry Crowne enrolls at his local college to start over. There, he becomes part of an eclectic community of students and develops a crush on his teacher.
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