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Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump

Comedy · Drama · Romance · 1994

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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Forrest Gump

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

1994 Comedy · Drama · Romance 2h 22m

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8.5 / 10

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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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What this film says about your taste.

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Robert Zemeckis

Written by

Eric Roth

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

Court is in session

Put Forrest Gump on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Prestige Tourist

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.