Forrest Gump vs The Light Between Oceans
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for The Light Between Oceans). The Light Between Oceans is the shorter watch at 2h 13m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2016). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Light Between Oceans| Forrest Gump | The Light Between Oceans | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 13m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Derek Cianfrance |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Michael Fassbender, Jane Menelaus, Bryan Brown, Rachel Weisz, Alicia Vikander |
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 Light Between Oceans
A lighthouse keeper and his wife living off the coast of Western Australia raise a baby they rescue from an adrift rowboat.
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