Forrest Gump vs The Last Word
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 6.6/10 for The Last Word). The Last Word is the shorter watch at 1h 48m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2017). Both are comedy, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Last Word| Forrest Gump | The Last Word | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 6.6/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 48m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Mark Pellington |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Adina Porter, Thomas Sadoski, Philip Baker Hall, Steven Culp, Amanda Seyfried |
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 Last Word
A retired businesswoman – who tries to control everything around her – decides to write her own obituary. A young journalist takes up the task of finding out the truth, and the result is a life-altering friendship.
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