Forrest Gump vs The Break-Up

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.9/10 for The Break-Up). The Break-Up is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2006). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Break-Up posterThe Break-Up2006
Forrest GumpThe Break-Up
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 5.9/10
Year19942006
Length2h 22m1h 46m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisPeyton Reed
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganCole Hauser, Vince Vaughn, Jason Bateman, Judy Davis, Jon Favreau

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 Break-Up

Pushed to the breaking-up point after their latest 'why can't you do this one little thing for me?' argument, Brooke calls it quits with her boyfriend Gary. What follows is a hilarious series of remedies, war tactics, overtures and undermining tricks – all encouraged by the former couple's friends and confidantes …and the occasional total stranger! When neither ex is willing to move out of their shared apartment, the only solution is to…

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