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1994 · 142 min · PG-13

Forrest Gump

Directed by Robert Zemeckis · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Forrest Gump (1994) is a Comedy film, directed by Robert Zemeckis set in Alabama, New York City, and Washington DC during the 1950s–1980s. It runs 142 minutes and is rated PG-13.

Themes of coming of age, grief & loss, and family & loyalty play out through frame narrative.

Composer
Alan Silvestri
Cinematography
Don Burgess
Cast
Tom HanksRobin WrightGary SiniseSally FieldMykelti WilliamsonMichael Conner HumphreysHanna HallHaley Joel Osment

The world of this film

Setting

Where
AlabamaNew York CityWashington DC
Setting
RuralUrban
When
1950s1960s1970s1980s

Premise & themes

Themes
Coming Of AgeGrief & LossFamily & Loyalty
Structure
Frame Narrative
Tone
HopefulMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Balanced
Based on
Inspired By Real Events

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