Forrest Gump vs The Scarlet Letter

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for The Scarlet Letter). The Scarlet Letter is the shorter watch at 2h 15m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1995). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Scarlet Letter posterThe Scarlet Letter1995
Forrest GumpThe Scarlet Letter
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 6.1/10
Year19941995
Length2h 22m2h 15m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisRoland Joffé
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganDemi Moore, Joan Plowright, Robert Duvall, Gary Oldman, Malcolm Storry

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 Scarlet Letter

Set in puritanical Boston in the mid 1600s, the story of seamstress Hester Prynne, who is outcast after she becomes pregnant by a respected reverend. She refuses to divulge the name of the father, is "convicted" of adultery and forced to wear a scarlet "A" until an Indian attack unites the Puritans and leads to a reevaluation of their laws and morals.

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