Forrest Gump vs Man on the Moon

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Man on the Moon). Man on the Moon is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1999). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS Man on the Moon posterMan on the Moon1999
Forrest GumpMan on the Moon
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 7.2/10
Year19941999
Length2h 22m1h 58m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisMiloš Forman
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganPaul Giamatti, Danny DeVito, Jim Carrey, Gerry Becker, Courtney Love

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.

Man on the Moon

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

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