Forrest Gump vs Shakespeare in Love
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for Shakespeare in Love). Shakespeare in Love is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1998). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Shakespeare in Love| Forrest Gump | Shakespeare in Love | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1998 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 3m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, History, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | John Madden |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Jim Carter, Rupert Everett, Imelda Staunton, Ben Affleck, Tom Wilkinson |
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.
Shakespeare in Love
Young Shakespeare is forced to stage his latest comedy, "Romeo and Ethel, the Pirate's Daughter," before it's even written. When a lovely noblewoman auditions for a role, they fall into forbidden love -- and his play finds a new life (and title). As their relationship progresses, Shakespeare's comedy soon transforms into tragedy.
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