Forrest Gump vs Waves
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 7.4/10 for Waves). Waves is the shorter watch at 2h 15m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2019). Both are drama, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Forrest Gump
Waves| Forrest Gump | Waves | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 7.4/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2019 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 2h 15m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Drama, Romance |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Trey Edward Shults |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Neal Huff, Taylor Russell, Sterling K. Brown, Lucas Hedges, Clifton Collins Jr. |
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.
Waves
A controlling father’s attempts to ensure that his two children succeed in high school backfire after his son experiences a career-ending sports injury. Their familial bonds are eventually placed under severe strain by an unexpected tragedy.
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