Forrest Gump vs The Golden Bowl
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for The Golden Bowl). The Golden Bowl is the shorter watch at 2h 10m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2000). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | The Golden Bowl | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 10m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | James Ivory |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Kate Beckinsale, Uma Thurman, Jeremy Northam, Nick Nolte, Anjelica Huston |
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 Golden Bowl
Adam Verver, a US billionaire in London, dotes on daughter Maggie. An impecunious Italian, Prince Amerigo, marries her even though her best friend, Charlotte Stant, is his lover. She and Amerigo keep this secret from Maggie, so Maggie interests her widowed father in Charlotte, who is happy with the match because she wants to be close to Amerigo. Charlotte desires him, the lovers risk discovery, Amerigo longs for Italy, Maggie wants to spare her…
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