Forrest Gump — Plot Summary
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.
Is Forrest Gump Worth Watching?
With an IMDb score of 8.8/10, Forrest Gump is exceptional — a must-watch for any fan of drama cinema.
Forrest Gump — Cast & Details
| Year | 1994 |
|---|---|
| Genre | Drama, Romance |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis |
| Starring | Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise |
| Runtime | 142 min |
| IMDb Rating | ⭐ 8.8/10 |
| Available on | Paramount+ |
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