Forrest Gump vs Looking for Eric
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for Looking for Eric). Looking for Eric is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2009). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Looking for Eric| Forrest Gump | Looking for Eric | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Ken Loach |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Éric Cantona, John Henshaw, Matthew McNulty, Steve Evets, Ryan Pope |
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.
Looking for Eric
A man trying to put his life back on track gets some advice from an unexpected benefactor -- the ex-footballer Eric Cantona.
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