Forrest Gump
The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
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Director
Robert Zemeckis
Studio
N/A
Release
06 Jul 1994
Runtime
142 min
Genres
Drama, Romance
Cast & Characters
Tom Hanks
Robin Wright
Gary Sinise
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Critical Assessment
Forrest Gump holds 8.8/10 on IMDb (2,493,306 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82/100 on Metacritic.
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Ratings as of 2026-07-30
AI Verdict
AI-generatedBased on aggregated scores (8.8/10 on IMDb (2,493,306 votes), 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, 82/100 on Metacritic), this is a data-driven snapshot rather than an editorial take.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie has been widely praised for its storytelling, performances, and emotional impact. Reviewers have commended Tom Hanks' portrayal of Forrest Gump as heartwarming and admirable. The film's themes of kindness, perseverance, and innocence have resonated with audiences and critics alike.
Reviews
Best movie ever.
llgolden · 10/10This is the best movie ever!
bluedevil667 · 10/10"Forrest" (Tom Hanks) isn't the sharpest tool in the box, but he has an heart of gold and an unparalleled sense of human decency. These laudable characteristics are the result of an upbringing by his mother (Sally Field) which has seen him grow from the bullied young boy from Ala…
CinemaSerf · 7/10