Forrest Gump vs Materialists
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for Materialists). Materialists is the shorter watch at 1h 56m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Materialists| Forrest Gump | Materialists | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 56m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Celine Song |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Eddie Cahill, John Magaro, Pedro Pascal, Chris Evans, Marin Ireland |
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.
Materialists
A young, ambitious New York City matchmaker finds herself torn between the perfect match and her imperfect ex.
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