Forrest Gump vs The Theory of Everything
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.8/10 for The Theory of Everything). The Theory of Everything is the shorter watch at 2h 3m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2014). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | The Theory of Everything | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2014 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 3m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | James Marsh |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Eddie Redmayne, Charlie Cox, Maxine Peake, Emily Watson, Simon McBurney |
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 Theory of Everything
The Theory of Everything is the extraordinary story of one of the world’s greatest living minds, the renowned astrophysicist Stephen Hawking, who falls deeply in love with fellow Cambridge student Jane Wilde.
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