Forrest Gump vs The Empty Hours

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.7/10 for The Empty Hours). The Empty Hours is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2013). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Empty Hours posterThe Empty Hours2013
Forrest GumpThe Empty Hours
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.7/10
Year19942013
Length2h 22m1h 40m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
Country––
DirectorRobert ZemeckisAarón Fernández Lesur
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganAdriana Paz, Mayra Batalla, Kristyan Ferrer, Memo Villegas, Norma Pablo

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 Empty Hours

Stuck managing his uncle's deserted motel on Veracruz's lonely coast, 17-year-old Sebastian finds solace in unexpected company. Miranda, a beautiful yet seemingly forlorn guest, whiles away the hours waiting for her perpetually late lover. As conversations between them blossom into a connection neither anticipated, a forbidden spark ignites. Will they succumb to the fiery temptation of a fleeting passion, or will they cage their desires for a…

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