Directed by:
Robert Zemeckis
Written by:
Eric Roth
Based on the novel by:
Winston Groom
Genre:
Drama | Romance
Runtime:
142 mins
Plot:
The presidencies of Kennedy and Johnson, the events of Vietnam, Watergate, and other historical events unfold through the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, whose only desire is to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
Release Date:
July 6, 1994
Reception:
Cast:
Tom Hanks
Robin Wright
Gary Sinise
Mykelti Williamson
Sally Field
Haley Joel Osment
NOMINATED
Best Motion Picture of the Year
Wendy Finerman
Steve Starkey
Steve Tisch
Best Actor in a Leading Role
Tom Hanks
Best Actor in a Supporting Role
Gary Sinise
Best Cinematography
Don Burgess
Best Film Editing
Arthur Schmidt
Best Original Score
Alan Silvestri
Best Production Design
Rick Carter
Best Hair & Makeup
Daniel C. Striepeke
Hallie D’Amore
Judith A. Cory
Best Sound
Randy Thom
Tom Johnson
Dennis S. Sands
William B. Kaplan
Gloria S. Borders
Wins
- Best Motion Picture of the Year | Wendy Finerman, Steve Starkey, Steve Tisch
- Best Achievement in Directing | Robert Zemeckis
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role | Tom Hanks
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Eric Roth
- Best Achievement in Film Editing | Arthur Schmidt
- Best Achievement in Visual Effects | Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum, Allen Hall
Nominations
- Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role | Gary Sinise
- Best Achievement in Cinematography | Don Burgess
- Best Achievement in Production Design | Rick Carter, Nancy Haigh
- Best Achievement in Music, Original Score | Alan Silvestri
- Best Achievement in Makeup | Daniel C. Striepeke, Hallie D’Amore, Judith A. Cory
- Best Achievement in Sound | Randy Thom, Tom Johnson, Dennis S. Sands, William B. Kaplan
- Best Achievement in Sound Effects Editing | Randy Thom, Gloria S. Borders
Wins
- Best Special Visual Effects | Ken Ralston, George Murphy, Stephen Rosenbaum, Allen Hall, Doug Chiang
Nominations
- Best Film | Wendy Finerman, Steve Starkey, Steve Tisch, Robert Zemeckis
- Best Direction | Robert Zemeckis
- Best Leading Actor | Tom Hanks
- Best Supporting Actress | Sally Field
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Eric Roth
- Best Cinematography | Don Burgess
- Best Editing | Arthur Schmidt
Wins
- Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Best Actor – Drama | Tom Hanks
- Best Director – Motion Picture | Robert Zemeckis
Nominations
- Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Gary Sinise
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Robin Wright
- Best Screenplay – Motion Picture | Eric Roth
- Best Original Score – Motion Picture | Alan Silvestri
Wins
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Leading Role | Tom Hanks
Nominations
- Outstanding Male Actor in a Supporting Role | Gary Sinise
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Sally Field
- Outstanding Female Actor in a Supporting Role | Robin Wright
Wins
- Best Edited Feature Film – Dramatic | Arthur Schmidt
Nominations
- Achievement in Cinematography | Don Burgess
Wins
- Directorial Achievement in Motion Pictures | Robert Zemeckis
Nominations
- Best Pop Instrumental Performance | Alan Silvestri, “I’m Forrest… Forrest Gump (The Feather Theme)“
Wins
- Outstanding Producer of Motion Pictures | Wendy Finerman, Steve Starkey, Steve Tisch, Charles Newirth
Wins
- Best Adapted Screenplay | Eric Roth