Finding Forrester(2000)
“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”
Overview
Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Director
Gus Van Sant
Studio
Laurence Mark Productions
Budget
$43M
Revenue
$80M
Cast
Sean Connery
as William Forrester
Rob Brown
as Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
as Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
as Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
as Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
as Terrell Wallace
April Grace
as Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
as John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
as Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
as Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
as Massie
Lil' Zane
as Damon
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2000
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$43M
Box Office
$80M
Production Companies
Laurence Mark Productions • Fountainbridge Films • Columbia Pictures
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Where can I watch Finding Forrester?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Finding Forrester (2000).
What is Finding Forrester about?▼
Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Who directed Finding Forrester?▼
Finding Forrester was directed by Gus Van Sant and released in 2000. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Finding Forrester?▼
Finding Forrester has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
Who stars in Finding Forrester?▼
The cast of Finding Forrester includes Sean Connery as William Forrester, Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace, F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford, Anna Paquin as Claire Spence, Damany Mathis as Kenzo and more.
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