Forrest Gump vs Merv
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.9/10 for Merv). Merv is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Merv| Forrest Gump | Merv | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Jessica Swale |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Charlie Cox, Wynn Everett, Zooey Deschanel, Joey Slotnick, Patricia Heaton |
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.
Merv
When their beloved dog Merv loses his spark after their split, Anna and Russ are forced into the world's most awkward co-parenting arrangement. Hoping to shake Merv out of his funk, Russ takes him to Florida for a much-needed getaway-only for Anna to show up unexpectedly. As Merv slowly gets his groove back, turns out fixing their dog's broken heart may lead to a few sparks of their own.
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