Forrest Gump vs The Wait
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.9/10 for The Wait). The Wait is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2022). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
The Wait| Forrest Gump | The Wait | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2022 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 40m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Aku Louhimies |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Inka Kallén, Aku Hirviniemi, Andrei Alén, Adeliina Arajuuri, Eino Heiskanen |
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 Wait
The idyllic and secluded Finnish archipelago. The pandemic soars across the world. Elli’s world trembles as her husband’s old friend arrives at the island.
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