Forrest Gump (1994)
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Rating: 8.2
Overview
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest...
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Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Overview
Forrest Gump is a simple man with a low I.Q. but good intentions. He is running through childhood with his best and only friend Jenny. His 'mama' teaches him the ways of life and leaves him to choose his destiny. Forrest...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
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Primary
The film's broad historical narrative implicitly champions traditional virtues, individual responsibility, and simple goodness, often contrasting these positively with the destructive paths of counter-culture and complex ideologies. Its central solution to life's challenges is personal moral character rather than systemic or political change.
Forrest Gump features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities, avoiding explicit critique or making DEI themes central to its storyline.
Secondary
Forrest Gump does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes. The narrative is entirely focused on heterosexual relationships and broader historical and social events, resulting in no portrayal of queer identity within the film's scope.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Forrest Gump is an adaptation of a novel, and all major characters, including Forrest, Jenny, Lieutenant Dan, and Bubba, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. Historical figures depicted also retain their documented gender.
The film "Forrest Gump" is an adaptation of the 1986 novel. All major characters, including Forrest, Jenny, Bubba, and Lieutenant Dan, maintain the same race as depicted in the source material. Historical figures portrayed also align with their documented race.
Rating Breakdown
8.2
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.8
8.5
Critic Ratings
7.5
8.2
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