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Forrest Gump

  • 1994
  • PG-13
  • 2h 22m
IMDb RATING
8.8/10
2.4M
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Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994)
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The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.

  • Director
    • Robert Zemeckis
  • Writers
    • Winston Groom
    • Eric Roth
  • Stars
    • Tom Hanks
    • Robin Wright
    • Gary Sinise
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  • IMDb RATING
    8.8/10
    2.4M
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    216
    50
    • Director
      • Robert Zemeckis
    • Writers
      • Winston Groom
      • Eric Roth
    • Stars
      • Tom Hanks
      • Robin Wright
      • Gary Sinise
    • 3.3KUser reviews
    • 119Critic reviews
    • 82Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Top rated movie #11
    • Won 6 Oscars
      • 51 wins & 74 nominations total

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    • Forrest Gump
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    • Jenny Curran
    Gary Sinise
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    • Lieutenant Dan Taylor
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    Reviewers say 'Forrest Gump' is celebrated for its heartwarming themes and exceptional performances, especially Tom Hanks' portrayal. The iconic soundtrack and special effects integrating Forrest into historical events are highly praised. The film evokes a wide range of emotions but faces criticism for oversimplifying complex issues. Mixed opinions exist on character and event portrayals. Despite this, 'Forrest Gump' is often seen as a timeless classic resonating globally.
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    10Sleepin_Dragon

    Thirty years on, and it's still as wonderful.

    A very eventful time in America's history, seen through the eyes of one man, Forest Gump, a man who has a very low IQ, a score of just 75.

    Tom Hanks, we all know just how good an actor he is, but there is something about his performances here that's extra special, he is simply outstanding. He's given many great performances over the years, this has always stood out.

    Forest sees Vietnam, the moon landings, presidential changes, and experiences a tough childhood and army life, all relayed from a public bench.

    It's funny, it's moving, it's wonderfully quirky. I have always loved the way they placed him into historical footage, that scene with John Lennon a personal favourite. It's a long film, but it's one that simply flies by.

    The music is fabulous throughout, some of the best, and most memorable songs of the time, you'll hear the likes of The Mamas and Papas, Scott McKenzie and many more, it's a terrific soundtrack.

    I saw it aged 14 when it was first released, and maybe didn't appreciate it at the time, now though, I think it's a captivating watch.

    Keep on running Forest.

    10/10.
    10blairgallop7

    Forrest Gump is a movie masterpiece that won't be forgotten and will continue to inspire

    He may have been good in Philadelphia but be is excellent in Forrest Gump.Tom Hanks delivers another great performance in his career by portraying the lovable,king yet not so intelligent character Forrest Gump.It is also Tom Hanks' second straight win for the Best Actor Oscar which he becomes the second man to do said accomplishment after Spencer Tracy.Whilst not as dramatic as Philadelphia,Tom Hanks' performance is just as great in this movie and this movie could possibly be the film of Tom Hanks' career as he used to be a comedy guy who turned to drama in a way which would paved for future stars such as Jim Carrey(The Truman Show),Reese Witherspoon(Walk the Line) and Will Ferrell(Stranger Than Fiction) to name a few.Also staring in this great movie classic are Robin Wright-Penn who plays Jenny,Gary Sinise who was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Lieutenant Dan Taylor,Mykelti Williamson as Forrest's best friend and shrimper Benjamin Buford"Bubba" Blue and Sally Field as Mrs.Gump.This film was nominated for a total of thirteen Academy Awards but won six of them which include Best Film Editing,Best Visual Effects,Best Adapted Screenplay,Best Picture,Best Director-Robert Zemeckis and Best Actor-Tom Hanks.This is one masterpiece of a movie that will not be forgotten about in a long time.Bravo!
    10sundrymules

    The zen of Forrest Gump.

    This is a powerful yet charming movie; fun for its special effects and profound in how it keeps you thinking long after it's over. Like others, I've seen this movie more than once. One comment I've never heard is that Forrest's simplicity is almost zen-like. I should read the novel to get the author's intention (I remember some people preferring the book and complaining that no one at the Academy Awards gave him any credit.) But rather than an implication that you should do what you're supposed to do and believe in God and you'll win in the end, I see it as zen-like, i.e., living in the moment and not having expectations or particular cravings (other than his loving Jenny.) So he ends up just stumbling into all the major historical events of the time. Granted, he achieves this only because he doesn't have the brains to think otherwise and actually have expectations, but so many of our problems are because we do have higher intellect and desires, which ironically makes us unhappy because we know what we are missing. We love our cats and dogs for the same simplicity and always being in the moment. There's a line in the movie wondering if everything is predestined or happens randomly or it's a combination of both. It is something to mull over for a long time.
    9inspectors71

    Dropping My Keys

    I remember John Byner, the stand-up comic and impressionist of the 1970s talking about guys crying at movies, how it's not an acceptable behavior. He advised the men in his audience to drop their keys, do something that gets them to lean forward, wipe their faces, and get things under control.

    I dropped my keys watching Forrest Gump. Lieutenant Dan comes over the hill at Forrest and Jenny's wedding, new legs, fiancé at his side, clean-cut and happy.

    Forrest states the obvious, "Lieutenant Dan, you gawt le-eggs!"

    And the water-works just started to flow.

    I sit up straight and clear my throat. Got 'em (the keys, that is). My wife leans over and gives me a kiss. She says, "That's why I love you."

    Other than a few historical fussinesses and plot slickeries, none of which are worth mentioning, this is as close to a perfect, emotionally-satisfying entertainment as I have ever seen.

    I love this movie. I never tire of the simple story of the guy with the lowest IQ in the room being the smartest guy in the room. It's filled with a patriotic decency you can only find in The Wizard of Oz and To Kill a Mockingbird.

    When Dorothy is aching for home and the Wizard can't deliver, I drop my keys. When Scout points to the man behind Jem's bedroom door and says, "Hey, Boo," the fob goes flying.

    The next time I get out my copy to show to my 11th Grade US History kids, I'll start fingering my key chain.

    I can't help it.
    10Zonieboy

    A beautiful fable for now and the future

    I believe everyone has a right to their opinion about films or other topics. However from a lot of the comments I have read about this film, I do not think many got the gist of the message from the author and the film maker. This film is a great modern fable, a fable in the dictionary is defined as a brief fictitious story that teaches a moral. There are many morals defined in this film but foremost is integrity and a simple goodness.

    I have a half brother who grew up in the Southern U.S. and on one occasion we were discussing this film and he said he felt it portrayed Southerners as dimwitted. I disagreed with him and informed him that the author himself was a native Southerner. The setting is central to this story in that it lets the tale unfold tying in factual events with the fable before us.

    The film is wonderfully directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film is his opus and is acted by a great cast on all levels. From the children who were Forrest Gump and Gump Jr. by Haley Joel Osment. Say what you want but I feel Tom Hanks deserved the Oscar award. Gary Sinise is synonymous with Lt.Dan whenever you hear those words. Sally Fields is the loving dutiful mother in her challenging situation. Mykelti Williamson as Bubba gives you a real sense in the story that Gump had a genuine friend, he moves you with his character. Words don't grasp the full performance of Robin Wright Penn as Jenny. Jennys' tenderness and pain are palpable as exhibited by Wright.

    I feel that much of Gumps' appeal is his downright sense of doing the right thing regardless of the people and situations around him and we see that in this film. That being the case maybe we all wish we could be just a little more like that, trying to maintain innate goodness and not the trade-offs we often make as we go down lifes highways.

    The movie has it all too,drama,comedy and it challenges societal norms as well. Then there are the almost endless quotes from the movie that have slipped into everyday speech. They are too numerous to say at this point.One of the toppers for me in the movie is when Forrest is in a quandary about life and wondering as Lt.Dan said we all have a destiny and his Mom says it is where we are all just floating around like a feather in the wind. Forrest's character terms it very well with this quote,"I think it is a little bit of both." From my experiences in life it does appear to be that way. So if you have not seen the movie,see it soon you are in for a real treat. If you did not like it, give it a try again and hopefully you will see it for the great story it is!

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    • Trivia
      When Forrest gets up to talk at the Vietnam rally in Washington, the microphone plug is pulled and you cannot hear him. According to Tom Hanks he said, "Sometimes when people go to Vietnam, they go home to their mommas without any legs. Sometimes they don't go home at all. That's a bad thing. That's all I have to say about that."
    • Goofs
      When Forrest is given his discharge papers, he sets down his ping-pong paddle and (computerized) ball to salute the officer. When he picks the paddle back up, he also pretends to pick up the ball, which didn't end up getting animated.
    • Quotes

      Forrest Gump: [running] I had run for 3 years, 2 months, 14 days, and 16 hours.

      [he stops and turns around]

      Young Man Running: Quiet, quiet! He's gonna say something!

      Forrest Gump: [pause] I'm pretty tired... I think I'll go home now.

    • Alternate versions
      In the TBS and the ABC version, the line at the end of the dorm scene is cut, "I think I ruined your roommate's bath robe".
    • Connections
      Edited from The Birth of a Nation (1915)
    • Soundtracks
      Lovesick Blues
      Written by Cliff Friend and Irving Mills

      Performed by Hank Williams

      Courtesy of PolyGram Special Markets

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    • Release date
      • July 6, 1994 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
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    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Forrest Gamp
    • Filming locations
      • Chippewa Square, Savannah, Georgia, USA(bus stop bench)
    • Production companies
      • Paramount Pictures
      • The Steve Tisch Company
      • Wendy Finerman Productions
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    • Budget
      • $55,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $330,455,270
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $24,450,602
      • Jul 10, 1994
    • Gross worldwide
      • $678,226,465
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 22 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby SR
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Atmos
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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