Forrest Gump
1994 film directed by Robert Zemeckis
1994 film directed by Robert Zemeckis
Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis [2]. Running 142 minutes in length [4], it is an adaptation of Winston Groom's 1986 novel of the same name, with a screenplay written by Eric Roth [2]. The film follows an Alabama man named Forrest Gump as he moves through a series of experiences set across twentieth-century United States history [2], incorporating figures such as John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon, and John Lennon as characters within the narrative [9].
The film stars Tom Hanks in the title role, with Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field in lead supporting parts [2][10]. Released in 1994 [8] and produced in the United States [5], it spans multiple genres, among them drama, historical drama, romantic comedy, and tragicomedy [6]. The production was filmed in color [11]. Critical reception has been broadly positive, with the film earning review scores that include 82 out of 100 and 8.8 out of 10 across various platforms [12].
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