Forrest Gump vs The Misfortunates
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.2/10 for The Misfortunates). The Misfortunates is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2009). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Misfortunates| Forrest Gump | The Misfortunates | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2009 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Felix van Groeningen |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Johan Heldenbergh, Wouter Hendrickx, Valentijn Dhaenens, Kenneth Vanbaeden, Koen De Graeve |
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 Misfortunates
13-year-old Gunther Strobbe grows up surrounded by alcohol, trash and his completely useless father and uncles. Slowly but surely, he's being prepared for the same hapless life. Can he defy his destiny?
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