This classic movie follows the life of Forrest Gump, a kind-hearted and simple-minded man from Alabama. After a series of remarkable events, Forrest finds himself in the middle of some of the most important moments in American history. In the end, Forrest finds true love and happiness with
Forrest Gump is a 1994 romantic comedy-drama film based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. With a screenplay by Eric Roth and starring popular actor Tom Hanks, the film premiered in Los Angeles, California on June 23, 1994. It was released in the United States and Canada on July 6, 1994, opening in 1,595 domestic theaters and earning $24,450,602 on its first weekend. Forrest Gump grossed $677 million and was at its time the fourth highest-grossing film of all time. Despite its praise, it has only a 75% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.