Forrest Gump vs Life as It Should Be
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.2/10 for Life as It Should Be). Life as It Should Be is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2020). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Life as It Should Be| Forrest Gump | Life as It Should Be | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.2/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2020 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Ruud Schuurman |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Peter Blok, Julia Akkermans, Barbara Sloesen, Sanne Langelaar, Holly Mae Brood |
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.
Life as It Should Be
Immediately after the birth of their first child, Iris' friend Pieter confesses that he never wanted this child, has been having an affair for a year and will soon be leaving for Africa with his new love.
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