Forrest Gump vs There's Something About Mary
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for There's Something About Mary). There's Something About Mary is the shorter watch at 2h compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 1998). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | There's Something About Mary | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1998 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | W. Earl Brown, Keith David, Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz, Jeffrey Tambor |
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.
There's Something About Mary
For Ted, prom night went about as bad as it’s possible for any night to go. Thirteen years later, he finally gets another chance with his old prom date, only to run up against other suitors including the sleazy detective he hired to find her.
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