Forrest Gump vs Past Lives
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.7/10 for Past Lives). Past Lives is the shorter watch at 1h 46m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2023). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Past Lives| Forrest Gump | Past Lives | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.7/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2023 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 46m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Celine Song |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | John Magaro, Greta Lee, An Min-young, Choi Won-young, Teo Yoo |
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.
Past Lives
After decades apart, childhood friends Nora and Hae Sung are reunited in New York for one fateful weekend as they confront notions of destiny, love, and the choices that make a life.
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