@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
8.5
TMDB Rating
30,099
Votes
2h 22m
Runtime
$55.0M
Budget
$677.4M
Box Office
1232%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorRobert Zemeckis
WriterEric Roth
CinematographyDon Burgess
ComposerAlan Silvestri
EditorArthur Schmidt
Production DesignKacy Magedman
Produced by
Paramount PicturesThe Steve Tisch CompanyWendy Finerman Productions
Where to Watch
Streaming
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
Robin Wright
Jenny Curran
Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor
Sally Field
Mrs. Gump
Mykelti Williamson
Bubba Blue
Michael Conner Humphreys
Young Forrest Gump
Hanna Hall
Young Jenny Curran
Haley Joel Osment
Forrest Junior
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
School Bus Driver
R
Rebecca Williams
Nurse at Park Bench
Bob Penny
Crony
H
Harold G. Herthum
Doctor
G
George Kelly
Barber
J
John Randall
Crony
Sam Anderson
Principal Hancock
