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Movie Info

Release Date: June 23, 1994
Runtime: 142 minutes
Genres:
Drama Comedy Romance
Budget: $55,000,000
Revenue: $677,387,716
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Production Countries:
🇺🇸 United States of America
Spoken Languages:
English
Critic Scores
Ratings from trusted sources
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75%
Tomatometer
82
82/100
Metacritic
🎬
8.5/10
TMDB
29,440 votes
8.8/10
IMDb
2,491,584 votes
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Forrest Gump

1994

"Life's journey is unpredictable; embrace every moment."

Also known as: 🇮🇳 HI: फॉरेस्ट गंप? 🇯🇵 JA: フォレスト・ガンプ 一期一会? 🇨🇳 ZH: 阿甘正传? 🇷🇺 RU: Форрест Гамп? 🇹🇭 TH: Atchariya Panya Nim?

Awards & Recognition

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3 Wins
0 Nominations
3 Total
Oscars
2
Golden Globes
1
Year Festival Category Winner
1995 Oscars Best Director Robert Zemeckis
1995 Oscars Best Actor Tom Hanks
1995 Golden Globes Best Actor - Drama Tom Hanks

Synopsis

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

Content guidance for parents

Category Level Indicator
Violence 2/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 1/5
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Box Office

Budget: $55,000,000
Revenue: $677,387,716
Profit $622,387,716
ROI +1131.6% (12.3x)

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Forrest Gump is directed by Robert Zemeckis .

Cast of Forrest Gump

Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
Robin Wright as Jenny Curran in Forrest Gump
Robin Wright
Jenny Curran
Gary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan Taylor in Forrest Gump
Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor
Sally Field as Mrs. Gump in Forrest Gump
Sally Field
Mrs. Gump

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Directors

Robert Zemeckis - Director in Forrest Gump
Robert Zemeckis
Director

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 576 #friendship 160 #parent child relationship 134 #1960s 84 #hilarious 82 #1970s 80 #whimsical 61 #family relationships 56 #comforting 46 #washington dc, usa 41 #single mother 37 #drug addiction 32 #mother son relationship 31 #usa president 29 #military 28

Trivia & Fun Facts about Forrest Gump

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  • In the film, the scene where Forrest runs across the country was shot over a period of several weeks, with Hanks running an estimated 15 miles a day to capture the different landscapes.

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  • Forrest's famous line, 'Life is like a box of chocolates,' was not in the original script and was improvised by Tom Hanks during filming.

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  • During the scene where Forrest is playing ping pong, the filmmakers used a combination of real footage and CGI to seamlessly integrate Hanks into historical footage of ping pong matches with the Chinese team.

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  • In one scene, Forrest meets President John F. Kennedy; the filmmakers used archival footage of Kennedy and digitally inserted Hanks into the scene, showcasing the advancements in visual effects.

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  • The film features various historical events and figures, including the Vietnam War, which serves as a backdrop to Forrest's personal journey and illustrates the intersection of his life with significant American history.

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  • The soundtrack features songs from multiple decades, reflecting the time periods Forrest experiences; this use of music not only enhances the emotional impact but also serves as a historical marker within the narrative.

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