Forrest Gump vs The Late Bloomer
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.4/10 for The Late Bloomer). The Late Bloomer is the shorter watch at 1h 30m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2016). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Late Bloomer| Forrest Gump | The Late Bloomer | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 30m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Kevin Pollak |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Paul Wesley, Jane Lynch, Kumail Nanjiani, Ken Marino, Maria Bello |
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 Late Bloomer
A sex therapist goes through puberty after the successful removal of a benign tumor resting against his pituitary gland. He experiences all the changes and effects of puberty over a three-week period.
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