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 posterForrest Gump1994 VS The Theory of Everything posterThe Theory of Everything2014
Forrest GumpThe Theory of Everything
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 7.8/10
Year19942014
Length2h 22m2h 3m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
CountryUnited States of America–
DirectorRobert ZemeckisJames Marsh
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganEddie 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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