How long is Finding Forrester?

Finding Forrester is 2 h 16 min long (136 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:16 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Finding Forrester rated?

Finding Forrester is rated PG-13 in the US.

Where can I stream Finding Forrester?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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Finding Forrester (2000) runs 2 h 16 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 7.1 from 1,288 TMDB members. Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.

Runtime: 2 h 16 min — ends 10:16 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG-13 (US)
Genres: Drama, History
Released: December 21, 2000
TMDB rating: 7.1 / 10 from 1,288 votes
Director: Gus Van Sant
Starring: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription).

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How long is Finding Forrester?: Finding Forrester is 2 h 16 min long (136 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 10:16 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Finding Forrester rated?: Finding Forrester is rated PG-13 in the US.
Is Finding Forrester a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Finding Forrester?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel (subscription). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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