Forrest Gump vs The Truman Show
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 8.1/10 for The Truman Show). The Truman Show is the shorter watch at 1h 43m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1998). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Truman Show| Forrest Gump | The Truman Show | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 8.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1998 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 43m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Peter Weir |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Natascha McElhone, Noah Emmerich, Ed Harris, Paul Giamatti, Laura Linney |
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 Truman Show
An insurance salesman begins to suspect that his whole life is actually some sort of reality TV show.
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