Forrest Gump vs The Lighthouse of the Orcas
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Lighthouse of the Orcas). The Lighthouse of the Orcas is the shorter watch at 1h 50m 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 Lighthouse of the Orcas| Forrest Gump | The Lighthouse of the Orcas | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2016 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 50m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Gerardo Olivares |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Maribel Verdú, Joaquín Furriel, Osvaldo Santoro, Ana Celentano, Joaquín Rapalini |
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 Lighthouse of the Orcas
A mother travels to Patagonia with her autistic son with the hope that a ranger and a pod of wild orcas can help him find an emotional connection.
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