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Forrest Gump(1994)

2h 22mComedy, Drama, RomanceEnglish
8.5/10
29,831 user ratings

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

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.

Director

Robert Zemeckis

Studio

Paramount Pictures

Budget

$55M

Revenue

$677M

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Cast

Tom Hanks

Tom Hanks

as Forrest Gump

Robin Wright

Robin Wright

as Jenny Curran

Gary Sinise

Gary Sinise

as Lieutenant Dan Taylor

Sally Field

Sally Field

as Mrs. Gump

Mykelti Williamson

Mykelti Williamson

as Bubba Blue

Michael Conner Humphreys

Michael Conner Humphreys

as Young Forrest Gump

Hanna Hall

Hanna Hall

as Young Jenny Curran

Haley Joel Osment

Haley Joel Osment

as Forrest Junior

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

as School Bus Driver

Rebecca Williams

as Nurse at Park Bench

Bob Penny

Bob Penny

as Crony

Harold G. Herthum

as Doctor

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Movie Facts

Release Year

1994

Runtime

2h 22m

Language

English

Rating

8.5 / 10

Budget

$55M

Box Office

$677M

Production Companies

Paramount Pictures • The Steve Tisch Company • Wendy Finerman Productions

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Where can I watch Forrest Gump?

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What is Forrest Gump about?

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.

Who directed Forrest Gump?

Forrest Gump was directed by Robert Zemeckis and released in 1994. It is a comedy, drama, romance film.

How long is Forrest Gump?

Forrest Gump has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).

Who stars in Forrest Gump?

The cast of Forrest Gump includes 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 and more.

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