Forrest Gump vs The Painted Veil
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.3/10 for The Painted Veil). The Painted Veil is the shorter watch at 2h 5m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2006). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Painted Veil| Forrest Gump | The Painted Veil | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.3/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2006 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 5m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | John Curran |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Liev Schreiber, Toby Jones, Edward Norton, Maggie Steed, Naomi Watts |
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 Painted Veil
A British medical doctor fights a cholera outbreak in a small Chinese village, while also being trapped at home in a loveless marriage to an unfaithful wife.
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