Forrest Gump_
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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.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Paramount+
15 countries
SkyShowtime
8 countries
Prime Video
6 countries
Mercado Play
FREE
5 countries
Viaplay
4 countries
MovistarTV
3 countries
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Forrest Gump earned $677.4M worldwide on a $55.0M budget — a 1,132% return on investment.
Robert Zemeckis →
Year context
Forrest Gump was released 32 years ago in 1994.
CAST (20)
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
RW
Rebecca Williams
Nurse at Park Bench
Bob Penny
Crony
HG
Harold G. Herthum
Doctor
GK
George Kelly
Barber
JR
John Randall
Crony
Sam Anderson
Principal Hancock
Margo Moorer
Louise
IM
Ione M. Telech
Elderly Woman
CS
Christine Seabrook
Elderly Woman's Daughter
JW
John Worsham
Southern Gentleman / Landowner
Peter Dobson
Young Elvis Presley
CREW
Director
Writer
BOX OFFICE
$55.0M
Budget
$677.4M
Revenue
+1132%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (1)
AWARDS (10)
G
Academy Award for Best Director
1995
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Picture
1995
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Film Editing
1995
WON
G
Academy Award for Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay
1995
WON
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
142 min (2h 22m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
8.5/10 (29,230 votes)
Popularity
21
Budget
$55,000,000
Box Office
$677,387,716
Profit
+$622,387,716
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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.
How long is Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump has a runtime of 142 minutes (2h 22m).
Who directed Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in Forrest Gump?
The cast of Forrest Gump includes Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson.
How much did Forrest Gump make at the box office?
Forrest Gump earned $677,387,716 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $55,000,000.
What is the rating of Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump has a rating of 8.5 out of 10 based on 29,230 votes on TMDB.
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Comedy
Drama
Romance
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