Forrest Gump vs Worth the Wait
Forrest Gump has the higher audience score (8.5/10 against 5.8/10 for Worth the Wait). Worth the Wait is the shorter watch at 1h 42m compared with 2h 22m. Forrest Gump is the older of the two (1994 against 2025). Both are comedy, romance movies, so they suit a similar mood.
| Forrest Gump | Worth the Wait | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 8.5/10 | ★ 5.8/10 |
| Year | 1994 | 2025 |
| Length | 2h 22m | 1h 42m |
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance | Comedy, Romance |
| Country | – | United States of America |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis | Tom Lin |
| Main cast | Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Tom Hanks, Hanna Hall, Siobhan Fallon Hogan | Ross Butler, Ricky He, Elodie Yung, Lana Condor, Andrew Koji |
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.
Worth the Wait
A group of strangers' lives fatefully intertwine as they navigate budding love, confront profound loss and encounter old flames.
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