Forrest Gump vs The Savages
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for The Savages). The Savages is the shorter watch at 1h 54m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2007). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Savages| Forrest Gump | The Savages | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2007 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 54m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Tamara Jenkins |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | David Zayas, Peter Friedman, Laura Linney, Cara Seymour, Philip Seymour Hoffman |
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 Savages
A sister and brother face the realities of familial responsibility as they begin to care for their ailing father.
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