Principal cast
Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, Robin Wright as Jenny Curran, Gary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan Taylor, Sally Field as Mrs. Gump, and Mykelti Williamson as Bubba Blue
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Forrest Gump
The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.
About the film
Forrest Gump at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1994 film at stop 71 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
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.
Key craft credits
Don Burgess (director of photography), Arthur Schmidt (editor), Alan Silvestri (original music composer), Eric Roth (screenplay), and Rick Carter (production design)
- Director
- Robert Zemeckis
- Release
- 1994-06-23
- Runtime
- 142 minutes
- Genres
- Comedy, Drama, and Romance
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 15 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 15 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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