Forrest Gump vs The Terminal

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for The Terminal). The Terminal is the shorter watch at 2h 8m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2004). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood. Both feature Tom Hanks.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Terminal posterThe Terminal2004
Forrest GumpThe Terminal
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 7.4/10
Year19942004
Length2h 22m2h 8m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceComedy, Drama
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisSteven Spielberg
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganChi McBride, Tom Hanks, Diego Luna, Corey Reynolds, Catherine Zeta-Jones

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 Terminal

An Eastern European tourist unexpectedly finds himself stranded in JFK airport, and must take up temporary residence there.

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