Forrest Gump vs The Meddler

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for The Meddler). The Meddler is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2016). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Meddler posterThe Meddler2016
Forrest GumpThe Meddler
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.0/10
Year19942016
Length2h 22m1h 40m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisLorene Scafaria
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganBilly Magnussen, Casey Wilson, Harry Hamlin, Jason Ritter, Susan Sarandon

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 Meddler

With a new iPhone, an apartment near the Grove, and a comfortable bank account left to her by her beloved late husband, Marnie Minervini has happily relocated from New Jersey to Los Angeles to be near her daughter Lori, a successful (but still single) screenwriter, and smother her with motherly love. But when the dozens of texts, unexpected visits, and conversations dominated by unsolicited advice force Lori to draw strict personal boundaries…

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