Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Mykelti Williamson, and Sally Field. The film is based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom. The film tells the story of Forrest Gump, a slow-witted but kind-hearted man from Alabama who witnesses and influences several defining historical events in the United States in the latter half of the 20th century.
The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $677 million worldwide against a production budget of $55 million. It won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Actor for Hanks. The film is considered one of the greatest films of all time and is often included in lists of the best American films.
