Forrest Gump vs The Jane Austen Book Club
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.5/10 for The Jane Austen Book Club). The Jane Austen Book Club is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2007). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Jane Austen Book Club| Forrest Gump | The Jane Austen Book Club | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.5/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Robin Swicord |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Jimmy Smits, Emily Blunt, Amy Brenneman, Kathy Baker, Hugh Dancy |
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 Jane Austen Book Club
Six Californians start a club to discuss the works of Jane Austen. As they delve into Austen's literature, the club members find themselves dealing with life experiences that parallel the themes of the books they are reading.
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