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      76% Tomatometer 157 Reviews 95% Audience Score 250,000+ Ratings Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright). Read More Read Less Now in Theaters Now Playing Buy Tickets

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      Tom Hanks' rigorously earnest performance keeps Forrest Gump sincere even when it gets glib with American history, making for a whimsical odyssey of debatable wisdom but undeniable heart.

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      David Denby New York Magazine/Vulture Zemeckis has made a fast movie about a slow hero; he transforms Forrest's daffy misconceptions into lyrical flights. Forrest Gump has a softer, more delicate touch and a richer current of feeling than any of the other holy-innocent movies. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Michael Medved New York Post Hanks' performance [is] a triumph of dignity, decency, and warm-hearted humor... Even more than his Oscar-winning achievement in Philadelphia, this is a role that will be remembered as long as people care about great acting. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Harper Barnes St. Louis Post-Dispatch Hanks never strikes a false note, never panders to his mentally slow character nor tries to make him more than he is, despite a script that occasionally calls on him to utter what presumably are intended to be simple profundities. Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Cameron Meier MeierMovies.com Forrest was an ordinary man in extraordinary circumstances. Rated: 5/5 Mar 3, 2024 Full Review Michael MacCambridge Austin American-Statesman What makes Forrest Gump a stunning triumph, a departure from the mediocre norm? A big reason is the way the film provides a fresh perspective on the familiar experience, through the eyes of its unforgettable protagonist. Rated: 4/4 Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Steve Persall Tampa Bay Times Forrest Gump isn't a movie for cynics. Instead, it's one of those rare films that seduces viewers into overlooking its faults with the sheer goodness of its heart. Rated: A- Mar 1, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Max S Another incredible classic - a touching and well-thought-and-written drama starring Tom Hanks at his best (He won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his amazing portrayal of Gump). Forrest Gump tells the story of a mentally challenged man who achieves great things, all during a difficult time in America. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Eugene B Momma always said Life was like some hidden Island. You never know what kid youre gonna get. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Audience Member Very seldom does a movie rise above the moniker of "great" and into the realm of magical -"Wizard of Oz" "Casablanca" "Raiders of the Lost Ark" come to mind. Equally rare can an actor play such a difficult role and become so immersed that we truly forget they are a famous person up there on the screen pretending - Dustin Hoffman in "Rain Man"- Daniel Day Lewis in "Lincoln"- Heath Ledger "The Dark Knight." When these two elements coalesce it captures our imagination as only the best of cinema can. The historical documentation combined with the personal journey we witness over decades is engrossing and heart warming. While Hanks portrayal is a tour-de-force in subtle acting, it's the supporting cast of Gary Sinise, Robin Wright and Sally Fields that allow this film to become the wonderful magic show from beginning to end. Few will watch this movie and not be impacted by it's humanity for years. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/24 Full Review Turner H My favorite of all time Takes you through a bunch of historical events Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/27/24 Full Review Audience Member peak absolute peak watch it if you havent Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Stanky E It’s Forrest Gump. What is there to say. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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      Synopsis Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on the gridiron as a college football star, fighting in Vietnam or captaining a shrimp boat, Forrest inspires people with his childlike optimism. But one person Forrest cares about most may be the most difficult to save -- his childhood love, the sweet but troubled Jenny (Robin Wright).
      Director
      Robert Zemeckis
      Producer
      Wendy Finerman, Steve Starkey, Steve Tisch
      Screenwriter
      Winston Groom, Eric Roth
      Distributor
      Paramount Pictures
      Production Co
      Paramount Pictures
      Rating
      PG-13
      Genre
      Comedy, Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Jul 6, 1994, Wide
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Aug 1, 2013
      Box Office (Gross USA)
      $330.3M
      Runtime
      2h 22m
      Sound Mix
      Surround, DTS, Dolby Digital, Stereo
      Aspect Ratio
      Scope (2.35:1)
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