Forrest Gump vs The Mudge Boy

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for The Mudge Boy). The Mudge Boy is the shorter watch at 1h 33m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2003). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Mudge Boy posterThe Mudge Boy2003
Forrest GumpThe Mudge Boy
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.6/10
Year19942003
Length2h 22m1h 33m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisMichael Burke
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganPablo Schreiber, Zachary Knighton, Richard Jenkins, Tom Guiry, Emile Hirsch

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 Mudge Boy

Chronicling the troubled existence of Duncan Mudge, a 14-year-old misfit who—while vying for the attention of his vacant father—struggles to fill the void brought on by his mother's sudden death.

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