Forrest Gump vs Water for Elephants
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.9/10 for Water for Elephants). Water for Elephants is the shorter watch at 2h 2m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2011). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Water for Elephants| Forrest Gump | Water for Elephants | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2011 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 2m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Francis Lawrence |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Hal Holbrook, Reese Witherspoon, James Frain, Ken Foree, Paul Schneider |
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.
Water for Elephants
In this captivating Depression-era melodrama, impetuous veterinary student Jacob Jankowski joins a celebrated circus as an animal caretaker but faces a wrenching dilemma when he's transfixed by angelic married performer Marlena.
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