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Forrest Gump (1994)

โ€œThe world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.โ€

8.5/10 ยท 30,420 votes 2h 22m pg-13 ComedyRomanceDrama

#2 of 90 films from 1994 #3 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Robert Zemeckis ยท Written by Winston Groom, Eric Roth

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Overview

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

Cast

Tom Hanksas Forrest Gump
Robin Wrightas Jenny Curran
Gary Siniseas Lieutenant Dan Taylor
Sally Fieldas Mrs. Gump
Mykelti Williamsonas Bubba Blue
Michael Conner Humphreysas Young Forrest Gump
Hanna Hallas Young Jenny Curran
Haley Joel Osmentas Forrest Junior
Siobhan Fallon Hoganas School Bus Driver
Rebecca Williamsas Nurse at Park Bench
Bob Pennyas Crony
Harold G. Herthumas Doctor
George Kellyas Barber
John Randallas Crony

Facts

Release dateJune 23, 1994
Runtime142 min (2h 22m) โ€” longer as the 1994 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama
LanguageEN
Budget$55,000,000
Box office$677,387,716 (12.3ร— budget)
IMDbtt0109830

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Questions

How long is Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump runs 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Is Forrest Gump worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.5/10 across 30,420 votes, which places it #2 of 90 films released in 1994 in this index (top 99%) and #3 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump was directed by Robert Zemeckis. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Back to the Future (1985), Back to the Future Part II (1989), Cast Away (2000).
Who stars in Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump; Robin Wright as Jenny Curran; Gary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan Taylor; Sally Field as Mrs. Gump; Mykelti Williamson as Bubba Blue; Michael Conner Humphreys as Young Forrest Gump.
What is Forrest Gump rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Forrest Gump?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/165.

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