Finding Forrester (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2000, Finding Forrester is a drama film directed by Gus Van Sant, running about 136 minutes. “In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Who’s in it. Finding Forrester stars Sean Connery as William Forrester, Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace, F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford and Anna Paquin as Claire Spence, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, Finding Forrester has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $80.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Finding Forrester page.
If you liked it. Fans of Finding Forrester tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Finding Forrester (2000)?
- In US, Finding Forrester is available to 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 Finding Forrester worth watching?
- Finding Forrester holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Finding Forrester?
- Finding Forrester stars Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin and Busta Rhymes.
- When was Finding Forrester released?
- Finding Forrester was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 136 minutes.