Forrest Gump vs Monsieur Lazhar
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Monsieur Lazhar). Monsieur Lazhar is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2011). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Monsieur Lazhar| Forrest Gump | Monsieur Lazhar | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Philippe Falardeau |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Sophie Nélisse, Danielle Proulx, Mohamed Fellag, Émilien Néron, Marie-Ève Beauregard |
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.
Monsieur Lazhar
During a harsh Montréal winter, an elementary-school class is left reeling after its teacher commits suicide. Bachir Lazhar, a charismatic Algerian immigrant, steps in as the substitute teacher for the classroom of traumatized children. All the while, he must keep his personal life tucked away: the fact that he is seeking political refuge in Québec – and that he, like the children, has suffered an appalling loss.
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