Six Academy Awards
The film won Best Picture, Director, Actor, Adapted Screenplay, Editing and Visual Effects at the 1995 Oscars.
Movie
Forrest Gump
The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.
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.
Why it's in the Vault
Forrest Gump is undeniably one of the defining Hollywood films of the 1990s, with an extraordinary performance from Tom Hanks at its center. Robert Zemeckis follows an unlikely protagonist through several decades of American history, combining humor, romance, tragedy and moments of remarkable tenderness. The ambition is impressive, and its place in popular cinema is well deserved. Yet that very ambition can also become exhausting. As Forrest moves from childhood to military service and then through an entirely new succession of experiences, the story can feel less like one continuous film than two sprawling films joined together. At 142 minutes, its episodic structure and repeated emotional turns make the journey feel considerably longer than its running time suggests. The acting, technical craft and cultural significance remain admirable, but they do not entirely overcome the problem of pacing. A great achievement in many respects, yet a film whose length makes a return visit difficult to imagine. Worth exploring, even if it is not a personal favorite.
— Matty, Curator of the Vault
Atmosphere
Bittersweet, nostalgic, heartfelt, episodic, reflective
Emotional tenderness
Historical nostalgia
Narrative sprawl
Gentle humor
Contains wartime violence, injuries and death, references to childhood abuse and sexual exploitation, racism and discriminatory language, drug use, adult sexuality, grief, and serious illness.
Dans les coulisses
Ce qu'on ne voit pas à l'écran
A Literary Beginning
The screenplay adapts Winston Groom's 1986 novel, substantially changing the tone and several events.
Tom Hanks's Second Consecutive Oscar
His win followed his Best Actor victory for Philadelphia the previous year.
Historical Encounters
Digital effects insert Forrest into archival footage alongside historical figures, including American presidents.
The Famous Bench
Forrest's storytelling scenes were filmed at Chippewa Square in Savannah, Georgia.
A Real Cross-Country Journey
The running montage used locations across the United States, including Monument Valley in Utah.
Aux origines
Adapted from Winston Groom's 1986 novel Forrest Gump
Palette
Les couleurs du film
Feather White#E8E6DE
Alabama Sky#8DB5C8
Forrest's Suit#8B998B
Vietnam Jungle#526B4F
Bus Stop Brown#90775D
Sunset Memory#C99B72
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