Forrest Gump vs The Messenger
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.8/10 for The Messenger). The Messenger is the shorter watch at 1h 53m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2009). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Messenger| Forrest Gump | The Messenger | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 53m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Oren Moverman |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Steve Buscemi, Jena Malone, Gaius Charles, Dale Soules, Eamonn Walker |
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 Messenger
Will Montgomery, a U.S. Army Staff Sergeant who has returned home from Iraq, is assigned to the Army’s Casualty Notification service. Montgomery is partnered with Captain Tony Stone, to give notice to the families of fallen soldiers. The Sergeant is drawn to Olivia Pitterson, to whom he has delivered news of her husband’s death.
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