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Forrest Gump (1994)

PG-13 | | Drama, Romance | 6 July 1994 (USA)
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The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, Vietnam, Watergate, and other history unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75.

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Top Rated Movies #12 | Won 6 Oscars. Another 40 wins & 67 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
... Forrest Gump
Rebecca Williams ... Nurse at Park Bench
... Mrs. Gump
... Young Forrest
Harold G. Herthum ... Doctor (as Harold Herthum)
George Kelly ... Barber
... Crony
John Randall ... Crony
... Principal
... Louise
Ione M. Telech ... Elderly Woman
Christine Seabrook ... Elderly Woman's Daughter
John Worsham ... Southern Gentleman / Landowner
... Young Elvis Presley
... School Bus Driver (as Siobhan J. Fallon)
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Storyline

Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, creates the smiley, writes bumper stickers and songs, donates to people and meets the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone. Written by aliw135

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vietnam war | amputee | war hero | vietnam | mother | See All (236) »

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The story of a lifetime. See more »

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Drama | Romance

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for drug content, some sensuality and war violence | See all certifications »

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Forrest Gump: The IMAX Experience  »

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Box Office

Budget:

$55,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$24,450,602, 10 July 1994, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$330,252,182

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$677,945,399
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Trivia

The pair of shoes that Jenny gives to Forrest as a gift were Nike's 1974 Cortez running shoes. Tom Hanks wore a similar pair of Nike shoes (white with red swoosh) in The Man With One Red Shoe (1985). See more »

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. See more »

Quotes

[first lines]
Forrest Gump: Hello. My name's Forrest, Forrest Gump. You want a chocolate?
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Connections

Referenced in Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Kimmy Walks Into a Bar! (2016) See more »

Soundtracks

Sweet Home Alabama
(1974)
by Ronnie Van Zant, Edward King (as Ed King), and Gary Rossington
Performed by Lynyrd Skynyrd
Courtesy of MCA Records
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Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Forrest receives the Congressional Medal of Honor. What is it? What did he receive it for?
Q: Is 'Forrest Gump' based on a book?
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Life's Lessons in one Movie...
25 May 2005 | by – See all my reviews

When I first saw this movie I didn't appreciate it like I do now. I think it may have been because I was so young when I first saw it. Just recently I saw the movie again. What an amazing story and moving meaning. That movie teaches you so much about life and the meaning of it. That life isn't as bad as most people make it seem. That an innocent man can impact so many lives with his innocence. The meaning of the movie to me is that everyone needs to have a better outlook on life. That we need to appreciate more of the little things and not let the big things hold us back. That truly although life may throw us trials and tribulations like a box of chocolates but that we have to just bite into it and get through it even if we don't like it. That we all need to hold true to our values and not sink into a place that feels like there's no hope... I just love this movie. And anyone who hasn't seen it or who thinks that don't like it I seriously suggest seeing it or seeing it again. It truly is amazing...
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