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Forrest Gump

Name: Forrest Gump
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released: 1994
Duration: 142 min
Rating: 97

Robert Zemeckis · 1994 · 142m · Comedy, Drama, Romance

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.

97%

Critics

94%

Audience

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you want the most technically perfect adventure film ever made and Spielberg at his absolute peak

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you need your blockbusters to be realistic about dinosaur behavior

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ScorecardThe Multi-Axis Verdict

Worth Your Time

9/10

Fun Factor

9/10

Originality

7/10

Visual Craft

10/10

Pretension Index

5/10

Rewatchability

8/10

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CastThe Players

as Forrest Gump

Tom Hanks

"Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're gonna get."

in character

as Jenny Curran

Robin Wright

as Lieutenant Dan Taylor

Gary Sinise

as Mrs. Gump

Sally Field

as Bubba Blue

Mykelti Williamson

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