Forrest Gump (1994): cast, story & where to watch
1994 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 1994, Forrest Gump is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Robert Zemeckis, running about 142 minutes. “The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, Robin Wright as Jenny Curran, Gary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan Taylor and Mykelti Williamson as Benjamin Buford 'Bubba' Blue, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Forrest Gump sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $677.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Peacock Premium and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Forrest Gump page.
If you liked it. Fans of Forrest Gump tend to enjoy Parasite, Life Is Beautiful, Fight Club and Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Forrest Gump (1994)?
- In US, Forrest Gump is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Forrest Gump worth watching?
- Forrest Gump holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Forrest Gump?
- Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson and Sally Field.
- When was Forrest Gump released?
- Forrest Gump was released in 1994, with a runtime of about 142 minutes.