Forrest Gump vs On the Same River
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.5/10 for On the Same River). On the Same River is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 22m. On the Same River is the older of the two (1959 against 1994). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
On the Same River| Forrest Gump | On the Same River | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.5/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 1959 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Hong Nghi Nguyen, Phạm Kỳ Nam |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Thu An, Phi Nga, Mạnh Linh, Kim Song, Trần Đình Thọ |
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.
On the Same River
Hoài and Vận fall in love during the war against the French. Vận fought as a guerrilla and Vận ferried guerrillas across the river. When peace comes, Vietnam is divided in two across the Bến Hải River, leaving them separated.
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