Forrest Gump vs My Name Is Khan
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8/10 for My Name Is Khan). Forrest Gump is the shorter watch at 2h 22m compared with 2h 45m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2010). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
My Name Is Khan| Forrest Gump | My Name Is Khan | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 8.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 45m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Karan Johar |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Shah Rukh Khan, Jimmy Shergill, Kajol, Jennifer Echols, Arjan Aujla |
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.
My Name Is Khan
Rizwan Khan, a Muslim from the Borivali section of Mumbai, has Asperger's syndrome. He marries a Hindu single mother, Mandira, in San Francisco. After 9/11, Rizwan is detained by authorities at LAX who treat him as a terrorist because of his condition and his race.
Where to watch
Where to watch Forrest GumpWhere to watch My Name Is Khan
More like Forrest Gump · More like My Name Is Khan · Compare other titles