Forrest Gump vs Mother's Elling
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.7/10 for Mother's Elling). Mother's Elling is the shorter watch at 1h 18m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Mother's Elling| Forrest Gump | Mother's Elling | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.7/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2003 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 18m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Eva Isaksen |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Henriette Steenstrup, Per Christian Ellefsen, Ane Dahl Torp, Per Schaanning, Grete Nordrå |
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.
Mother's Elling
Elling has lived with his mother all his life. Mom is the practical one, while Elling ponders the more theoretical aspects of life. He spends his time in their apartment reading books and looking at the neighbours through the living room window. Elling doesn't seem to need to be around others like most people. That's why Elling is less than enthusiastic when his mother suddenly decides to take her son on a beach vacation to Spain. Reluctantly…
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