Forrest Gump

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Forrest Gump

PG-13

1994

2h 22m

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Adventure

War

History

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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

Jul 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

Mar 1, 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

Mar 1, 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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Joshua Tyler

Giant Freakin Robot

Jun 23, 2026

There’s no way of knowing what you’re putting in your mouth, so just keep eating and accept whatever touches your tongue next.

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John Stark

Mac the Movie Guy

Jun 1, 2026

85/100

It isn’t perfect, but still mostly charming.30 years past “Run Forrest Run”, the biggest takeaway is that I wanted to follow that leaf at the beginning. It is insignificant, but such an iconic shot.

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Matt Brunson

Film Frenzy

Dec 30, 2025

3.5/4

Forrest Gump works primarily because of Tom Hanks’ intuitive performance in the lead role and director Robert Zemeckis’ wizardry behind the camera.

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Jonathan P

Sep 14, 2025

It's the greatest movie ever made!

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Rose B

@awwrosenz 16 hrs ago

A beautiful movie that tells someone’s life in the most interesting way possible. Also makes it feel like a history documentary to, and that’s what’s so amazingly different compared to other movies.

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R T

@RT77440163 Sep 13, 2026

My favourite film but this film is just so inspiring and heartbreaking at the same time.

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Mayank C

@RT22934259 Sep 5, 2026

A heartfelt and beautifully made film with an unforgettable performance from Tom Hanks. Forrest Gump blends comedy, romance, drama, and history into a story that is both entertaining and emotional. The characters are memorable, the soundtrack is fantastic, and the message about life and perseverance really stays with you. A timeless classic.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 4, 2026

Forrest Gump is a *4 and 1/2* movie

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Maria Q

@MariaQe Sep 4, 2026

Forrest Gump is basically three hours of American history, a box of chocolates, an absolutely bonkers feather, and Tom Hanks somehow making all of it feel like the most natural thing in the world. It’s funny, sweet, heartbreaking, and occasionally so sincere you can practically hear the violins warming up in the next room. Forrest may not understand the world, but somehow he understands the important stuff: love, friendship, loyalty, and the value of running until someone asks why the hell you’re still running. The characters are unforgettable, the dialogue is endlessly quotable, and the soundtrack could probably win an Oscar by itself. A big, beautiful, wonderfully sentimental movie that somehow manages to make history feel personal, and a box of chocolates feel like a philosophical thesis.

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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, Romance, Adventure, War, History
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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