Forrest Gump vs The Big Short
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for The Big Short). The Big Short is the shorter watch at 2h 11m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2015). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Big Short| Forrest Gump | The Big Short | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 11m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Adam McKay |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Hamish Linklater, Adepero Oduye, John Magaro, Byron Mann, Jeremy Strong |
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.
The Big Short
The men who made millions from a global economic meltdown.
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