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Is Forrest Gump (1994) worth watching?
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Last updated October 26, 2026
How long is Forrest Gump? 142 min. Forrest Gump (1994) has a TMDB audience score of 8.5/10 from 30,746 votes, which reads as strongly positive. It is a comedy and drama film rated PG-13, 142 min. In the US it is on Paramount+ with a subscription as of October 26, 2026.
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.
Tagline: The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.
Synopsis from TMDB.
| TMDB audience score | 8.5/10 (30,746 votes) |
|---|---|
| Genres | Comedy, Drama, Romance |
| Rated | PG-13 |
| Length | 142 min |
| Release | 1994-06-23 |
| Themes TMDB tags | new year's eve, vietnam war, vietnam veteran, mentally disabled, friendship, usa president |
| People | Directed by Robert Zemeckis. Starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field |
| Streaming (US, subscription) | Paramount+ |
| Free with ads | Kanopy, YouTube Free |
| Rent | JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| Buy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home |
Watch it if
- You want something audiences agree on: 30,746 voters landed at 8.5/10
- You want it included in a subscription you may already have (Paramount+)
If you like it, try
- As Good as It Gets (1997), TMDB 7.4/10
- The Holdovers (2023), TMDB 7.6/10
- About a Boy (2002), TMDB 6.7/10
- The Way We Were (1973), TMDB 7.0/10
Questions
Is Forrest Gump worth watching?
TMDB viewers rate it 8.5/10 across 30,746 votes, a strongly positive reception. That is an audience average, not a critic review, so read the synopsis and the cast to decide if it is your kind of film.
Where can I watch Forrest Gump?
In the US on October 26, 2026: on Paramount+ with a subscription. Rent: JustWatch TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Catalogs change often, so check the service first.
How long is Forrest Gump?
142 min.
What is Forrest Gump rated?
It carries a PG-13 rating in the US.
Who is in Forrest Gump?
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson.
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Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.