Forrest Gump vs Waiting for Forever
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.9/10 for Waiting for Forever). Waiting for Forever is the shorter watch at 1h 34m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2010). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Waiting for Forever| Forrest Gump | Waiting for Forever | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.9/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2010 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 34m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | United States of America | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | James Keach |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Matthew Davis, Richard Jenkins, Tom Sturridge, Blythe Danner, Richard Gant |
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.
Waiting for Forever
A Hollywood-set romantic tale of a guy who is content to live his life without a job yet with the love of his life, a young actress.
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