Forrest Gump
“The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.”
Synopsis
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.
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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
Rebecca Williams
Nurse at Park Bench
Bob Penny
Crony
Harold G. Herthum
Doctor
George Kelly
Barber
John Randall
Crony
Sam Anderson
Principal Hancock
Margo Moorer
Louise
Ione M. Telech
Elderly Woman
Christine Seabrook
Elderly Woman's Daughter
Release History & Theatrical Window
Beijing International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 5, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2001
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$55M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$677.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
12.32x
+$622.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Roth
- Original Score
- Alan Silvestri
- Original Title
- Forrest Gump
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 22m
- Production Budget
- $55M
- Worldwide Gross
- $677.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company, Wendy Finerman Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Zemeckis
Eric Roth, Winston Groom
Alan Silvestri
Don Burgess, David M. Dunlap
Arthur Schmidt
Wendy Finerman, Steve Tisch, Steve Starkey
Department Leadership Roster
Robert Zemeckis
Director
Wendy Finerman
Producer
Steve Tisch
Producer
Steve Starkey
Producer
Don Burgess
Director of Photography
Alan Silvestri
Original Music Composer
Arthur Schmidt
Editor
Eric Roth
Screenplay
Rick Carter
Production Design
Ken Ralston
Visual Effects Supervisor
Bud Davis
Stunt Coordinator
Joanna Johnston
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Forrest Gump
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Forrest Gump about?
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.
Who directed Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in Forrest Gump?
The principal cast of Forrest Gump includes Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson.
When was Forrest Gump released and how long is it?
Forrest Gump was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 2h 22m.
What was the box office and production budget of Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump had a reported production budget of $55M and grossed $677.4M at the worldwide box office (12.32 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Forrest Gump?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Forrest Gump was composed by Alan Silvestri.
Is Forrest Gump based on a book or true story?
Forrest Gump is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Winston Groom".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); CA: 14A; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).