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- Release date: July 6, 1994
- Running time: 141 min
- Budget: $55 million
- MPAA Rating: PG13
- Starring: Tom Hanks, Sally Field, Gary Sinise, Robin Wright
- Director: Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay: Eric Roth
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Tom Hanks gave an Oscar-winning performance as Forrest Gump in the film of the same name. The film was based on the 1986 book Forrest Gump by Winston Groom. Forrest is a remarkable man with a sub-normal IQ, who finds himself at the center of iconic historical events through three decades of American history.
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Forrest Gump Plot
The audience first meets Forrest and his mother, played by Sally Field, in the 1950s. Forrest's only friend is a girl named Jenny. We learn he has a very low IQ, and his only ability seems to be able to run very fast. As he grows up, attends college, plays football, goes to Vietnam, he meets a variety of people who learn from him and become his friends. By the end of the film we see that his limited IQ has not limited his ability to live a full and rich live, and even experience love and fatherhood."Life is like..."
The most timeless quote from the film is one Forrest says while sitting on a bench waiting for a bus, to a stranger: "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get." The saying makes a good summary of the film, as well as demonstrates the folksy wisdom that the film imparts.Awards and Nominations
- 13 Academy Award nominations, 6 wins
- 8 BAFTA nominations, 1 win
- 7 Golden Globe nominations, 3 wins
- 3 SAG Award nominations, 1 win
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Forrest Gump Questions
Watching Forrest Gump...what's your favorite quote? 5 Answers"I'm not a smart man... but I know what love is. " I think that is the most meaningful thing he said in the entire movie, and also covered the most meaningful s... read more
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button and Forrest Gump had many similarities. Why? 1 AnswerThe screenplays for both movies were written by the same man, Eric Roth. Maybe he hoped that moviegoers wouldn't notice the similarities between Forrest Gump an... read more
What childrens book did Forrest Gump keep in his suitcase? ? 1 AnswerCurious George. http://www.lauriannwestlibrary.org/ein/lawest/images/curiousgeoge.jpg read more
Will Robin Swicord and Eric Roth win for Best Adapted Screenplay? 2 AnswersI think they stand a good chance to win. They both have a lot of talent and I think that is reflected in their work. I like film though and am far from unbiased... read more
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Forrest Gump could have totally played that "moron" thing to his advantage.
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Same here. RT @pandji Asiiik Forrest Gump on HBO hits! :) My favourite. I like this movie so much, everytime I'm in Bali I eat at BubbaGump
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Asiiik Forrest Gump on HBO hits! :) My favourite. I like this movie so much, everytime I'm in Bali I eat at BubbaGump :))
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Is wathcing Forrest Gump tonight :D
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oh man forrest gump is on tv and i gotta sleep!! arghh.. i love it! makes me laugh and cry so much
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