Forrest Gump vs Swept Away

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 4.8/10 for Swept Away). Swept Away is the shorter watch at 1h 29m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2002). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS Swept Away posterSwept Away2002
Forrest GumpSwept Away
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 4.8/10
Year19942002
Length2h 22m1h 29m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisGuy Ritchie
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganBruce Greenwood, Adriano Giannini, George Antoni, Madonna, Elizabeth Banks

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.

Swept Away

Stranded and alone on a desert island during a cruise, a spoiled rich woman and a deckhand fall in love and make a date to reunite after their rescue.

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