Forrest Gump vs Southerly
Southerly is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2026). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Southerly| Forrest Gump | Southerly | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 0.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2026 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Gregory McCann |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Corin Corcoran, James Williams, Ryan Neville, Sarah Nathan-Truesdale, Kelsey Smallwood |
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.
Southerly
Southerly follows Ada, a young and impulsive musician who flees Melbourne's 2020 lockdown for a coastal property in rural NSW. There, she meets Josh, a washed-up musician living across the road. Sensing an opportunity to reclaim what has already been a disappointing year, Ada persuades the reluctant Josh to help her record music.Through uneasy collaboration and shared isolation, Ada and Josh are forced to challenge each other as well as…
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