Forrest Gump vs The Weather Man
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.1/10 for The Weather Man). The Weather Man is the shorter watch at 1h 41m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2005). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Weather Man| Forrest Gump | The Weather Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2005 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Gore Verbinski |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Hope Davis, Michael Caine, Nicolas Cage, Gil Bellows, Michael Rispoli |
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 Weather Man
A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive.
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