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Forrest Gump

8.519942h 22m12MovieComedyDramaRomance

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.

DirectorRobert Zemeckis
WriterEric Roth
ProducersWendy Finerman·Steve Tisch

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Cast · Directed by Robert Zemeckis

THTom Hanks
Tom Hanks
Forrest Gump
RWRobin Wright
Robin Wright
Jenny Curran
GSGary Sinise
Gary Sinise
Lieutenant Dan Taylor
SFSally Field
Sally Field
Mrs. Gump
MWMykelti Williamson
Mykelti Williamson
Bubba Blue
MHMichael Conner Humphreys
Michael Conner Humphreys
Young Forrest Gump
HHHanna Hall
Hanna Hall
Young Jenny Curran
HOHaley Joel Osment
Haley Joel Osment
Forrest Junior
SHSiobhan Fallon Hogan
Siobhan Fallon Hogan
School Bus Driver
RW
Rebecca Williams
Nurse at Park Bench
BPBob Penny
Bob Penny
Crony
HH
Harold G. Herthum
Doctor

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Forrest Gump is streaming on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video and Paramount Plus in United Kingdom, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and Rakuten TV.

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Yes — Forrest Gump is available on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

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