Forrest Gump vs The Other Side of Hope
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7/10 for The Other Side of Hope). The Other Side of Hope is the shorter watch at 1h 41m 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 Other Side of Hope| Forrest Gump | The Other Side of Hope | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.0/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2017 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 41m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Drama |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Aki Kaurismäki |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Sherwan Haji, Ilkka Koivula, Kati Outinen, Sakari Kuosmanen, Kaija Pakarinen |
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 Other Side of Hope
A restaurateur befriends a Syrian refugee who has recently arrived in Finland.
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