Forrest Gump vs Vanity Fair

Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Vanity Fair). Vanity Fair is the shorter watch at 2h 21m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2004). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.

Forrest Gump posterForrest Gump1994 VS Vanity Fair posterVanity Fair2004
Forrest GumpVanity Fair
Audience score★ 8.5/10★ 5.8/10
Year19942004
Length2h 22m2h 21m
GenresComedy, Drama, RomanceDrama, Romance
Country––
DirectorRobert ZemeckisMira Nair
Main castGary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon HoganJonathan Rhys Meyers, James Purefoy, Rhys Ifans, Ruth Sheen, Tom Sturridge

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.

Vanity Fair

In early 19th century England, ambitious and ruthless orphan Rebecca Sharp advances from the position of governess to the heights of British society.

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