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.
Acting
Hanks' physical performance is genuinely masterclass.
Visual Effects
Seamlessly inserting Gump into archival footage—1994 wizardry.
Score
Alan Silvestri's feather theme will live in your head rent-free.
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
Robin Wright
Jenny Curran
Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor
Sally Field
Mrs. Gump
Mykelti Williamson
Bubba Blue
Michael Conner Humphreys
Young Forrest Gump
Hanna Hall
Young Jenny Curran
Haley Joel Osment
Forrest Junior
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
School Bus Driver
Bob Penny
Crony
Sam Anderson
Principal Hancock
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The running sequence was shot in just 20 days across multiple states; Hanks' brother Jim doubled for wide shots because their running styles matched. Spoiler-free production magic.
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