Forrest Gump vs No Way Back
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.1/10 for No Way Back). No Way Back is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
No Way Back| Forrest Gump | No Way Back | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.1/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | France |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Nathalie Najem |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Gianfranco Poddighe, Bastien Bouillon, Zita Hanrot, Anaël Guez, Marianne Basler |
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.
No Way Back
After years of toxic relationship with Joachim, Laura is raising their daughter on her own. Joachim's new partner, Shirine, shows up at Laura's door in trouble. Laura realizes that they are both under the same harmful influence. The two women try to help each other find a path out of the toxic relationship.
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