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Forrest Gump, 1994

Forrest Gump

English

USA

Rating:8.7
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Profile of Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump can be described as contemplative, feel good, and sentimental. The plot revolves around a mentally challenged character, Americana, and the human spirit. The main genres are drama and period. In terms of style, Forrest Gump is epic, has a Hollywood tone, and includes a voice over. In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in the USA. Forrest Gump takes place in the 1950s and in the 1960s. It is based on a book. The movie has received attention for being a modern classic, original, and an Oscar winner. Forrest Gump is well suited for a date night. Note that it involves mild violent content.

Summary of Forrest Gump

The title character leads viewers through an accidental travelogue of American social history from the early 1960s through the present in this revisionist fable. Vietnam, desegregation, Watergate and more are presented from the perspective of Hanks' lovably slow-witted character as he finds himself embroiled in situations he can't quite comprehend. Academy Award Nominations: 13, including Best Picture, Best Actor--Tom Hanks, and Best Director. Academy Awards: 6, including Best Picture, Director, Actor and Adapted Screenplay.

Details

Language: English
Country: USA
Release date: 23 June 1994
Runtime: 142 min
Awards: Academy Awards

Awards

Tom Hanks for Best Actor at the 1994 Academy Awards
Eric Roth for Best Adapted Screenplay at the 1994 Academy Awards
Robert Zemeckis for Best Director at the 1994 Academy Awards
Awarded Best Picture at the 1994 Academy Awards

Cast and Crew

Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump in Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks

as Forrest Gump

Robin Wright as Jenny Curran in Forrest Gump
Robin Wright

as Jenny Curran

Photos

Sally Field, Tom Hanks and Daniel C. Striepeke in Forrest Gump (1994)
Sally Field, Tom Hanks and Daniel C. Striepeke in Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994)
Tom Hanks in Forrest Gump (1994)

Clips

Forrest Gump
Forrest Gump: Official Trailer

Critics Reviews

Variety
Manages the difficult feat of being an intimate, even delicate tale played with an appealingly light touch against an epic backdrop.
San Francisco Chronicle
At its best, Forrest Gump is a gentle, elegiac fantasy about love and trust.

Users Reviews

awsum
Such a great classic film
Top 5 Movie of all time
Forrest Gump is a classic. If you haven't seen it, where have you been?
Likely to see
Not for me

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