Forrest Gump vs Paterson
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for Paterson). Paterson is the shorter watch at 1h 58m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2016). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Paterson| Forrest Gump | Paterson | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 58m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Jim Jarmusch |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Method Man, Jaden Michael, Adam Driver, Luis Da Silva, Jr., William Jackson Harper |
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.
Paterson
A week in the life of Paterson, a poet bus driver, and his wife Laura, a very creative artist, who live in Paterson, New Jersey, hometown of many famous poets and artists.
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