A Whole Life Ahead vs Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for A Whole Life Ahead). A Whole Life Ahead is the shorter watch at 1h 57m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2008). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
A Whole Life Ahead
Forrest Gump| A Whole Life Ahead | Forrest Gump | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 6.6/10 | ★ 8.5/10 |
| Year | 2008 | 1994 |
| Length | 1h 57m | 2h 22m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Paolo Virzì | Robert Zemeckis |
| Main cast | Valerio Mastandrea, Massimo Ghini, Elio Germano, Valentina Carnelutti, Laura Morante | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan |
Synopsis
A Whole Life Ahead
25-year-old philosophy major Marta faces the ugly truth for many young Italians — a complete lack of career opportunities. While babysitting for single mother Sonia, she starts to work as a telemarketer, experiencing first-hand the fanatical and exploitative rat-race culture pushed on employees while quickly rising through the ranks of the company. Around her revolve people like delusional supervisor Daniela, her womanizing boss Claudio…
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.
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