Forrest Gump vs The Very Private Life of Mister Sim
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6/10 for The Very Private Life of Mister Sim). The Very Private Life of Mister Sim is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2015). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Very Private Life of Mister Sim| Forrest Gump | The Very Private Life of Mister Sim | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2015 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Michel Leclerc |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Valeria Golino, Carole Franck, Mathieu Amalric, Linh-Dan Pham, Vimala Pons |
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 Very Private Life of Mister Sim
Mister Sim is of no concern whatsoever. At least, this is what he thinks about himself. His wife has left him, his job has left him, and when goes to see his father in a remote part of Italy, not even Dad has the time to have lunch with him. He then receives an unexpected offer: to travel through France selling toothbrushes that will "revolutionize oral-dental hygiene." He takes advantage of the job to catch up with people from his childhood…
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