Forrest Gump vs The Edge of Seventeen
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for The Edge of Seventeen). The Edge of Seventeen is the shorter watch at 1h 45m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2016). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Edge of Seventeen| Forrest Gump | The Edge of Seventeen | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 45m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Kelly Fremon Craig |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Nesta Cooper, Hailee Steinfeld, Lina Renna, Kyra Sedgwick, Woody Harrelson |
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 Edge of Seventeen
Two high school girls are best friends until one dates the other's older brother, who is totally his sister's nemesis.
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