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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Jonathan P

It's the greatest movie ever made!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/14/25

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Marce S

A beautiful movie that can make you laugh out loud or cry out loud

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/16/25

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Liam Y

This movie was and still is an ABSOLUTE MASTER PEICE I love Tom Hanks and I loved this movie very entertaining

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/15/25

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Jackson W

I think this movie is a lot better than people think. It is so good with it's godlike storytelling. The narrative and camera work and Tom Hanks brings it together so well.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/11/25

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Stephanie V

I really enjoyed Forrest Gump! The movie follows Forrest, a simple but kind guy, as he goes through all kinds of crazy experiences in his life. Tom Hanks does an amazing job acting and the story is funny, sad, and heartwarming all at the same time. I liked how it mixes real history with Forrest personal story it makes it feel both exciting and emotional. The movie also has great music and visuals that really pull you in. Overall, it’s a really good film that I’d recommend to anyone who likes stories about life, love, and friendship.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/04/25

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Audience Member

A great film about the meaning of life and everything that comes with it, funny and sad in perfect harmony. Rightly one of the best films of all time!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

08/28/25

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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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