Forrest Gump vs The Next Best Thing
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.3/10 for The Next Best Thing). The Next Best Thing is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2000). Both are comedy, drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Next Best Thing| Forrest Gump | The Next Best Thing | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.3/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2000 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | John Schlesinger |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Neil Patrick Harris, Rupert Everett, Benjamin Bratt, Josef Sommer, Madonna |
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 Next Best Thing
A comedy-drama about best friends - one a straight woman, Abbie, the other a gay man, Robert - who decide to have a child together. Five years later, Abbie falls in love with a straight man and wants to move away with her and Robert's little boy Sam, and a nasty custody battle ensues.
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