Forrest Gump vs The Effects of Lying
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 3/10 for The Effects of Lying). The Effects of Lying is the shorter watch at 1h 26m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2023). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Effects of Lying| Forrest Gump | The Effects of Lying | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 3.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 26m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Isher Sahota |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Mark Williams, Ace Bhatti, Shaheen Khan, Laila Rouass, Lauren Patel |
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 Effects of Lying
A dutiful husband and loving father whose life falls apart when decades of festering secrets are exposed and he's forced to face up to who he really is.
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