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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.

Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest joins the army for service in Vietnam, finding new friends called Dan and Bubba, he wins medals, creates a famous shrimp fishing fleet, inspires people to jog, starts a ping-pong craze, creates the smiley, writes bumper stickers and songs, donates to people and meets the president several times. However, this is all irrelevant to Forrest who can only think of his childhood sweetheart Jenny Curran, who has messed up her life. Although in the end all he wants to prove is that anyone can love anyone.

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Forrest Gump Videos

"New Year's Eve Party" Full Scene

Tom Hanks talks about Forrest Gump, 1994

Tom Hanks talks about Forrest Gump, 1994

Forrest Gump Wins Film Editing: 1995 Oscars

Forrest Gump Wins Film Editing: 1995 Oscars

Forrest Gump Wins Visual Effects: 1995 Oscars

Forrest Gump Wins Visual Effects: 1995 Oscars

Info about Forrest Gump

Studio(s): Paramount Pictures, The Steve Tisch Company

Originally Released: United Kingdom, Oct 07, 1994

Production Country: United States

Box Office Gross: $677,945,399.00

Budget: $55,000,000.00

Genres:Drama, Romance

Forrest Gump: Where to Watch Online in United Kingdom?

Currently you are able to watch "Forrest Gump" for free with ads on Paramount+.

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