Forrest Gump vs The Layover
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.4/10 for The Layover). The Layover is the shorter watch at 1h 28m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2017). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Layover| Forrest Gump | The Layover | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 28m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | William H. Macy |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Rob Corddry, Matt Barr, Alexandra Daddario, Molly Shannon, Angela Moore |
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 Layover
When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.
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