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Where to watch Forrest Gump (1994) tonight

Forrest Gump (1994) runs 2 h 22 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 8.5 from 30,816 TMDB members. A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do. But despite all he has achieved, his one true love eludes him.

Runtime
2 h 22 min — ends 10:22 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
PG-13 (US)
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Romance
Released
June 23, 1994
TMDB rating
8.5 / 10 from 30,816 votes
Director
Robert Zemeckis
Starring
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.

Where to watch it tonight

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Apple TV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump is 2 h 22 min long (142 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Forrest Gump rated?
Forrest Gump is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Forrest Gump a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Drama hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on.
Where can I stream Forrest Gump?
In the US, as of 2026-11-04: Apple TV (subscription), Paramount Plus Premium (subscription), Paramount Plus Essential (subscription), Philo (subscription), AMC Plus Apple TV channel (subscription), Paramount+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ Amazon Channel (subscription), AMC+ (subscription), Kanopy (free), YouTube Free (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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