# Forrest Gump (1994) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/forrest-gump-1994/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-13

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 71% |
| Audience Score | 95% |
| Metascore | 82/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4.2/5 |
| IMDb | 8.8/10 |
| Director | Robert Zemeckis |
| Genres | Drama, Romance |
| Runtime | 142 min |

## Quick answer

Forrest Gump (1994) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Sentimental, sweeping, and endlessly quotable — a pop-culture touchstone that still divides critics and unites audiences Critics and audiences diverge (71% critic vs 95% audience). Metascore 82/100. Directed by Robert Zemeckis.

## Critics consensus

Sentimental, sweeping, and endlessly quotable — a pop-culture touchstone that still divides critics and unites audiences.

## Synopsis

A kind-hearted Alabama man with a low IQ unwittingly influences decades of American history while searching for his childhood love Jenny.

## Cast

Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Common questions

**Is Forrest Gump worth watching?**
Forrest Gump holds a 84% Celluloid Score. Sentimental, sweeping, and endlessly quotable — a pop-culture touchstone that still divides critics and unites audiences.

**What is Forrest Gump about?**
A kind-hearted Alabama man with a low IQ unwittingly influences decades of American history while searching for his childhood love Jenny.

**Who directed Forrest Gump?**
Forrest Gump (1994) was directed by Robert Zemeckis.

**What is the Celluloid Score of Forrest Gump?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 71%, audience 95%, Metascore 82/100, Letterboxd 4.2/5, and IMDb 8.8/10.

**Where can I watch Forrest Gump?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Forrest Gump page for current options.

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