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Forrest Gump streaming

1994 Movie United States Drama, Romance, Comedy 142 min FSK 12
By: Robert Zemeckis With: Tom Hanks, Gary Sinise, Robin Wright, Sally Field, Michael Conner Humphreys

Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, creates the smiley, writes bumper stickers and songs, donates to people and meets the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone.

Filmium rating
88%

Festival Achievements

Visions du Réel 2023
Awards:
International Medium Length & Short Film Competition
Berlin International Film Festival 2022
Selections:
Forum Expanded 2022
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam 2021
Nominations:
IDFA Competition for Youth Documentary
European Film Awards 2019
Nominations:
Short Film Candidates

Mood

Inspiring
Melancholic
Nostalgic
Reflective
Touching

Cast & Crew

Robert Zemeckis
Eric Roth
Winston Groom
Michael Conner Humphreys
Tom Hanks
Hanna Hall
Robin Wright
Gary Sinise
Mykelti Williamson
Sally Field

Adaptation

Based On Novel

Budget

Mid-Budget

Cinematic Technique

Archival Footage
Archival Footage Integration
Cgi
Cgi Integration
Innovative
Visual Effects

Narrative Structure

Episodic
Flashback
Linear
Nonlinear

Pace

Dynamic
Epic
Reflective
Slow-Paced
Varied

Runtime

Long Runtime

Soundtrack

Iconic Songs
Period-Reflective Music

Style

Cinematic
Dramatic
Epic
Spectacular
Visual Effects

Time-Period

1960S
1970S
1980S

Central Conflict

Disability And Perseverance
Historical Upheavals
Love And Loss
Personal Struggle
Romantic Conflict
War

Characters

Bubba
Forrest Gump
Jenny Curran
Lieutenant Dan

Ending

Bittersweet
Family Reunion
Hopeful

Historical Context

Civil Rights Movement
Vietnam War
Watergate

Key Plot Points

Running Across America
Vietnam Combat
Watergate Scandal

Plot

Adventurous
American History
Biographical
Historical
Historical Events
Personal Journey

Setting

Alabama
California
Vietnam
Washington D.C.

Shooting Location

California
Georgia
South Carolina
Virginia

Theme

Destiny
Innocence
Love
Perseverance

Genre

Biographical
Comedy-Drama
Epic
Romantic

Audiences

Adult
Adults
Family
Family-Friendly
General Audience
Teenagers

Titles

Forest Gump
Forrest Gump
Forrest Qamp
Форест Гамп
फॉरेस्ट गंप
フォレスト・ガンプ 一期一会

Awards

Academy Award For Best Picture
Best Actor
Best Director

Box Office Success

Blockbuster
High Grossing

Critical Reception

Metacritic 82
Positive Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes 71%

Popularity

Culturally Iconic

Ratings

A+ Cinemascore

Reception

Academy Awards
Award-Winning
Box Office Success
Critical Acclaim

Production Countries

United States

Release Year

1994
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