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Forrest Gump

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Forrest Gump

PG-13

Released Jul 6, 1994

2h 22m

Comedy

Drama

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Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).

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Critics Consensus

Tom Hanks' rigorously earnest performance keeps Forrest Gump sincere even when it gets glib with American history, making for a whimsical odyssey of debatable wisdom but undeniable heart.

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

Forrest Gump is Hollywood film-making at its most corn-fed, sucrose-enriched and calorific; you’ll need a sweet tooth for it.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 16, 2024

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

Zemeckis has made a fast movie about a slow hero; he transforms Forrest's daffy misconceptions into lyrical flights. Forrest Gump has a softer, more delicate touch and a richer current of feeling than any of the other holy-innocent movies.

Mar 1, 2024

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Michael Medved

New York Post

Hanks' performance [is] a triumph of dignity, decency, and warm-hearted humor... Even more than his Oscar-winning achievement in Philadelphia, this is a role that will be remembered as long as people care about great acting.

Mar 1, 2024

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Nadir Samara

Screen Rant

Flaws and all, the movie unfolds like a book of short stories and that choice ushered in a confidence the script is able to pull off.

Rated: 7/10

Nov 8, 2024

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

When analyzing the ultimate endurance that “Forrest Gump” has left in the decades since it first came out, it’s obvious that approaching it with a more inquisitive perspective leaves it with a much shallower impact than it did upon its initial release.

Rated: 5/10

Nov 7, 2024

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Cameron Meier

MeierMovies.com

Forrest was an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances.

Rated: 5/5

Mar 3, 2024

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Paul S

This is one of the whackiest yet heartwarming movies I have ever watched. It was so enjoyable, and Tom Hanks' performance was unmatched. I definitely recommend it for comedy and drama fans!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/15/25

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Audience Member

amazing casting and story

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/06/25

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Ana Paola L

Forrest Gump is a great movie, it gives the audience a great message to just keep pushing yourself, but most importantly to stay true to yourself. Also, the movie gives you a message to love unconditionally. It gives you everything in one movie, a motivational massage, drama, comedy, and a bunch of emotions in just one film. The innocence that Forrest carries thought out the movie even on difficult times is just one of the many factors that makes this movie incredible.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

05/01/25

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Ivan A

Forrest Gump is one of the best movies I have ever watched. The pacing, the storytelling, and the satisfaction the audience feels when the characters feel happy, because we actually care about them. 10/10, I don't understand the people who find this boring.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/23/25

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21 - Priyan B

An excellent feel-good film. Rating: 9/10

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Lucas F

A wild journey through history, heartbreak, and humanity. Tom Hanks carries the whole thing with so much heart. It’s funny, it’s sad, and somehow it all works. Timeless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/20/25

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Robert Zemeckis

Director

Tom Hanks

Forrest Gump

Robin Wright

Jenny Curran

Gary Sinise

Lt. Dan Taylor

Mykelti Williamson

Pvt. Benjamin Buford "Bubba" Blue

Sally Field

Mrs. Gump

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Synopsis

Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Producer: Wendy Finerman, Steve Starkey, Steve Tisch
Screenwriter: Winston Groom, Eric Roth
Distributor: Paramount Pictures
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Wendy Finerman Productions
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 6, 1994, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $330.3M
Runtime: 2h 22m
Sound Mix: Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital, Stereo
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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