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Forrest Gump

1994·Movie
2h 22min·PG-13
83
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A , comedy: , but never childish, .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.

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.
Epic Historical JourneyHeartfelt RomanceNostalgic American IconInnocent ObserverEmotional CatharsisVisually GroundbreakingCharacter-Driven DramaMusical Era-SpanningWholesome yet Bittersweet

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Where can I stream Forrest Gump?

In the United States, Forrest Gump streams on fuboTV, Paramount+, and YouTube TV, and it is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 80 other countries.

Is Forrest Gump worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 8.8, Rotten Tomatoes 75%, and Metacritic 82). Audiences rate it higher (91 out of 100) than critics (79).

Is Forrest Gump okay for kids?

PG-13ViolenceStrong languageDrug use

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, strong language, and drug use, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Forrest Gump good for date night?

and 6 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Will Forrest Gump make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly sharp wit (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Was Forrest Gump a box office hit?

Budget$55 million
Box office$677 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $55 million to make and earned $677 million worldwide, 12.3 times its budget.

What tropes does Forrest Gump use?

Historical Domain CharacterSeemingly Profound FoolSweet Home AlabamaSarcasm-BlindScenery PornShout-OutDeath SeekerNothing Is ScarierSpeaking Up for AnotherDeterminatorNo Good Deed Goes UnpunishedEpic Movieand 221 more

TV Tropes lists 233 tropes for it, including Historical Domain Character, Seemingly Profound Fool, and Sweet Home Alabama.