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Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.

19948.52h 22m

Overview

A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Written by Eric Roth, Winston Groom
Produced by Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve Starkey
Box OfficeBudget: $55.0MRevenue: $677.4M

Top Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

Forrest Gump

Robin Wright

Robin Wright

Jenny Curran

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

Lieutenant Dan Taylor

Sally Field

Sally Field

Mrs. Gump

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

Bubba Blue

Michael Conner Humphreys

Michael Conner Humphreys

Young Forrest Gump

Hanna Hall

Hanna Hall

Young Jenny Curran

Haley Joel Osment

Haley Joel Osment

Forrest Junior

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

School Bus Driver

R

Rebecca Williams

Nurse at Park Bench

Themes & Keywords

new year's evevietnam warvietnam veteranmentally disabledfriendshipusa presidentwashington dc, usapost-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)waitressbased on novel or bookhippiesingle parentparent child relationshipoptimism1970sdrug addictionautismalabamablack panther partybus stopfamily relationshipschameleonsingle mothermilitaryanti war protest1960scollege american footballmother son relationshipamericahilariouscomfortingfeel-goodréveillon

About Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 1994 exploring themes of new year's eve, vietnam war, vietnam veteran, mentally disabled, friendship, usa president. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, it stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise. A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

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