Forrest Gump vs Lonely Planet
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for Lonely Planet). Lonely Planet is the shorter watch at 1h 36m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2024). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Lonely Planet| Forrest Gump | Lonely Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2024 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 36m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Susannah Grant |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Adriano Giannini, Liam Hemsworth, Laura Dern, Sami Fekkak, Diana Silvers |
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.
Lonely Planet
At an idyllic writers retreat in Morocco, a newly single novelist finds an unexpected connection with a younger man who's reevaluating his life choices.
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