Forrest Gump vs Nights in Rodanthe

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.3/10 for Nights in Rodanthe). Nights in Rodanthe is the shorter watch at 1h 37m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2008). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS Nights in Rodanthe posterNights in Rodanthe2008
Forrest GumpNights in Rodanthe
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.3/10
Year19942008
Length2h 22m1h 37m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisGeorge C. Wolfe
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganMae Whitman, Pablo Schreiber, Richard Gere, Diane Lane, Jessica Lucas

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.

Nights in Rodanthe

Adrienne is trying to decide whether to stay in her unhappy marriage or not, and her life changes when Paul, a doctor who is travelling to reconcile with his estranged son, checks into an inn where she is staying.

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