Forrest Gump vs The Rewrite
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for The Rewrite). The Rewrite is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2014). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Rewrite| Forrest Gump | The Rewrite | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 47m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Marc Lawrence |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Caroline Aaron, Hugh Grant, Aja Naomi King, Chris Elliott, J.K. Simmons |
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 Rewrite
An Oscar-winning writer in a slump leaves Hollywood to teach screenwriting at a college on the East Coast, where he falls for a single mom taking classes there.
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