Movies like Forrest Gump

Key Features:: American history, Innocence, Unconditional love, Coming-of-age, Social commentary, Accidental hero, Vietnam War, Disability, Cultural impact, Soundtrack-driven, Sentimentality, Drama, Romance
Tone:: earnest, humorous, dramatic
Target Audience:: Drama lovers, Baby Boomers, Nostalgia seekers, Romantic viewers
Emotional Arc:: Innocence → Heartbreak → Acceptance

Forrest Gump

1994-06-23

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.

Genres

Comedy, Drama, Romance

Cast

Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Conner Humphreys, Hanna Hall, Haley Joel Osment, Siobhan Fallon Hogan, Rebecca Williams

Crew

Robert Zemeckis, Eric Roth

Rating

★8.463(28868 votes)