Forrest Gump vs Love Actually
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for Love Actually). Love Actually is the shorter watch at 2h 15m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | Love Actually | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 15m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Richard Curtis |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Martin Freeman, Andrew Lincoln, Keira Knightley, Bill Nighy, Laura Linney |
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.
Love Actually
Eight very different couples deal with their love lives in various loosely interrelated tales all set during a frantic month before Christmas in London.
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