Forrest Gump vs Red Rocket
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Red Rocket). Red Rocket is the shorter watch at 2h 10m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2021). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Red Rocket| Forrest Gump | Red Rocket | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2021 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Sean Baker |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Simon Rex, Suzanna Son, Bree Elrod, Ethan Darbone, Brenda Deiss |
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.
Red Rocket
After hitting rock bottom in Los Angeles, former porn star Mikey Saber returns to his hometown in Texas to stay with his estranged wife and mother-in-law. Just as tensions begin to ease, he becomes infatuated with a young doughnut shop worker named Strawberry.
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