Forrest Gump vs The Half of It
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for The Half of It). The Half of It is the shorter watch at 1h 44m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2020). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Half of It| Forrest Gump | The Half of It | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 44m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Alice Wu |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Leah Lewis, Daniel Diemer, Wolfgang Novogratz, Collin Chou, Becky Ann Baker |
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 Half of It
Shy, straight-A student Ellie is hired by sweet but inarticulate jock Paul, who needs help wooing the most popular girl in school. But their new and unlikely friendship gets tricky when Ellie discovers she has feelings for the same girl.
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