“Life is like a box of chocolates.” This sentence is enough for millions of fans to remind them of one of the greatest masterpieces in film history. Forrest Gump is a 142 minute roller coaster ride full of love, war, anger, injustice, which turns tears into fits of laughter in a split second. The tragicomedy can be streamed on Netflix until February 14, 2024.
Still on Netflix for a short time: Forrest Gump will make you laugh and cry for 142 minutes
Forrest Gump is about Forrest (Tom Hanks / Michael Conner Humphreys), who grows up in the southern United States. Other children exclude him because of his low IQ and his scoliosis, but he only becomes friends with young Jenny (Robin Wright / Hanna Hall). He fell in love with her, as the late 20th century comes upon him.
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Forrest Gump – Trailer (German) HD
Forrest observes the injustice of segregation and is drafted into military service in Vietnam. He meets John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson and John Lennon, but longs for Jenny, who at the same time is having her own tragic experiences.
The film from director Robert Zemeckis (Back to the Future) is a heartfelt comedy, a sad drama and a satirical commentary on the wild historical path of the USA. But the focus is always on Forrest’s good heart, which makes you laugh or move you to tears almost without a break.
Since its release, Forrest Gump has been hailed as a masterpiece. It won six Oscars in 1995, including Best Actor for Hanks. 65,101 users rated the film and gave it an average score of a very good 8.1 points.
Today it enjoys the reputation of being one of the best films of the 90s. Anyone who knows him will know. Anyone who doesn’t know him should stream the film on Netflix until February 14th.
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