Forrest Gump vs The Secret

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for The Secret). The Secret is the shorter watch at 1h 47m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2000). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Secret posterThe Secret2000
Forrest GumpThe Secret
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 7.1/10
Year19942000
Length2h 22m1h 47m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisVirginie Wagon
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganAnne Coesens, Michel Bompoil, Tony Todd, Jacqueline Jehanneuf, Aladin Reibel

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 Secret

Marie, who works as a successful door-to-door encyclopedia salesperson, has been married to her husband Francois for 12 years and has a two-year-old son. Though she is relatively content with her life, she feels something is wanting. Enter 50-year old African-American Bill. Initially she is annoyed by his insouciance, but she finds that she is irresistibly attracted to him. Soon the two are in the midst of sordid illicit affair. She knows…

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