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Forrest Gump (1994)

Movie"The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump."
Audience Score
85
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PG-13 2 hr 22 minJul 6th, 1994Romance, Comedy, Drama
A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.
StarringTom HanksRobin WrightGary Sinise
DirectorRobert Zemeckis

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:July 6th, 1994
On DVD & Blu-ray:August 28th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$55,000,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$677,387,716 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Paramount Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Wendy Finerman Productions
Forrest Gump on the Web:Official Website
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookfriendshipparent child relationship1970sfamily relationships1960sdrug addictionmother son relationshipmilitarysingle mother

Forrest Gump Quotes

Life Was Like a Box of Chocolates

Forrest Gump: My momma always said, "Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

I Know What Love Is

Forrest Gump: Will you marry me? I'd make a good husband, Jenny.
Jenny: You would, Forrest.
Forrest Gump: ...But you won't marry me.
Jenny: [sadly] ... You don't wanna marry me.
Forrest Gump: Why don't you love me, Jenny?
Forrest Gump: I'm not a smart man... but I know what love is.