Forrest Gump vs Lay the Favorite
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.2/10 for Lay the Favorite). Lay the Favorite is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2012). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Lay the Favorite| Forrest Gump | Lay the Favorite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | France |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Stephen Frears |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Corbin Bernsen, Joshua Jackson, Frank Grillo, Wendell Pierce, Vince Vaughn |
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.
Lay the Favorite
A former stripper's talent with numbers lands her a job with a professional gambler who runs a sports book in Las Vegas.
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