Forrest Gump vs The Farewell
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for The Farewell). The Farewell is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2019). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Farewell| Forrest Gump | The Farewell | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2019 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | China |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Lulu Wang |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Diana Lin, Awkwafina, Tzi Ma, Zhao Shuzhen, X Mayo |
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.
The Farewell
A headstrong Chinese-American woman returns to China when her beloved grandmother is given a terminal diagnosis. Billi struggles with her family's decision to keep grandma in the dark about her own illness as they all stage an impromptu wedding to see grandma one last time.
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