Forrest Gump vs The Squid and the Whale
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Squid and the Whale). The Squid and the Whale is the shorter watch at 1h 21m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2005). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Squid and the Whale| Forrest Gump | The Squid and the Whale | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2005 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 21m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Noah Baumbach |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Anna Paquin, Laura Linney, Halley Feiffer, Jeff Daniels, Jesse Eisenberg |
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 Squid and the Whale
Based on the true childhood experiences of Noah Baumbach and his brother, The Squid and the Whale tells the touching story of two young boys dealing with their parents' divorce in Brooklyn in the 1980s.
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