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Finding Forrester (2001)

Movie"In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary."
Audience Score
71
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PG-13 2 hr 16 minJan 12th, 2001History, Drama
Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
StarringSean ConneryRob BrownF. Murray Abraham
DirectorGus Van Sant
WriterMike Rich

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 12th, 2001 - Buy Tickets
On DVD & Blu-ray:April 24th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$43,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$80,100,000 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Jonathan King, Dany Wolf
Production Companies:Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookfriendshiphigh schoolsibling relationshippoetryscotlandprofessordying and deathliteratureupper class