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Finding Forrester

7.120002h 16mPG-13MovieDramaHistory

Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing.…

DirectorGus Van Sant
WriterMike Rich
ProducersSean Connery·Laurence Mark

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Cast · Directed by Gus Van Sant

SCSean Connery
Sean Connery
William Forrester
RBRob Brown
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
FAF. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
APAnna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
DMDamany Mathis
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
BRBusta Rhymes
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
AGApril Grace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
MPMichael Pitt
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
MNMichael Nouri
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
RERichard Easton
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
GFGlenn Fitzgerald
Glenn Fitzgerald
Massie
LZLil' Zane
Lil' Zane
Damon

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Finding Forrester — streaming FAQ

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Finding Forrester is streaming on Sony Pictures Core in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Finding Forrester on Netflix?

No, Finding Forrester is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Sony Pictures Core.

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