Forrest Gump

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Forrest Gump

PG-13

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

07/16/2024

4/5

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

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David Denby

New York Magazine/Vulture

03/01/2024

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.

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Michael Medved

New York Post

03/01/2024

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.

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Nadir Samara

Screen Rant

11/08/2024

7/10

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.

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Josh Parham

Next Best Picture

11/07/2024

5/10

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.

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Cameron Meier

MeierMovies.com

03/03/2024

5/5

Forrest was an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances.

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Jonathan P

Sep 14

It's the greatest movie ever made!

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Forrest is the loveliest gentleman ever. Maybe the conventional tests have deemed his IQ to be 75, but those numbers are not going to stop him from being a national footballer, an honorary soldier, a national ping-ponger, and a national icon. He was an amazing lover and Jenny did not deserve him or his money. Most importantly, he was a great dad. His spirit and optimism ever-soaring, like a feather, so high. Just majestic, and Tom Hanks and Forrest Gump are a duo to be loved, adored, and cherished. The 90s aesthetic techniques and magic of romance in the clips, the scenic shots, the absolutely beautiful music woven in, and the humility of it all simply presents a delicious treat—a must-watch.

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Sabbath S.

@sabbathsoul 1d

Perfect film. When u rewatch it as an adult u realize how deep it is with Jenny being the villain & forest had a life more worthy after her </3 🪶

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Gavin S

@Critic285 1d

This is the best movie ever and the saddest movie ever 😭😭😭😭

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Lydia R

@SweetRoxy 1d

Cons: There are honestly no flaws that I can think of for this movie. Pros: This movie is charming and fun. The perfect mix of humor and heart. Sometimes it had me cackling, and other times it pulled on my heartstrings. Forrest is a lovable lead who sees the world from an innocent point of of view. The type of guy you'd like to be friends with, and it feels like he's your friend as he tells you the story of his life including both the highs and lows. The film is set during the 1950s through the 1980s, and it's fun to see Forrest interact with and be involved with the major historical events that marked those time periods from Elvis's rise to fame to the protests against the Vietnam War. This movie is a classic and is 100% worth the hype. It's the type of movie you need to watch at least once in your life. It will have you laughing and rooting for a guy that the world doesn't deserve, but the world needs more of.

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@Angel_Nath 2d

"This film broke my heart, I was deeply moved.. a true masterclass."

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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

Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Lt. Dan Makes His Peace

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Life is a Box of Chocolates

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Peas and Carrots

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - His Name is Forrest

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Ping Pong American Hero

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - I Know What Love Is

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Bubba Goes Home

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Run, Forrest, Run!

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - First Mate

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Forrest Gump: Official Clip - Bubba on Shrimp

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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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