Forrest Gump vs What the Day Owes the Night
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for What the Day Owes the Night). Forrest Gump is the shorter watch at 2h 22m compared with 3h 2m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2012). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
What the Day Owes the Night| Forrest Gump | What the Day Owes the Night | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2012 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 3h 2m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Alexandre Arcady |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Nora Arnezeder, Vincent Perez, Salim Kéchiouche, Anne Parillaud, Marine Vacth |
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.
What the Day Owes the Night
Algeria, the 1930s. Younes is nine years old when he is put in his uncle's care in Oran. Rebaptized Jonas, he grows up among the Rio Salado youths, with whom he becomes friends. Emilie is one of the gang; everyone is in love with her. A great love story develops between Jonas and Emilie, which is soon unsettled by the conflicts troubling the country.
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