Forrest Gump (1994)

Plot Summary

This beloved epic directed by Robert Zemeckis stars Tom Hanks as Forrest Gump, an Alabama man with a heart of gold and a below-average IQ, as he unintentionally becomes part of defining moments in the 20th century. This iconic film blends humor, emotion, and historical events, delivering a heartwarming testament to the power of perseverance and the impact of one man's journey that continues to inspire audiences worldwide.

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Awards

BAFTA Awards (1995)

BAFTA Film Award 1995

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Don Burgess

BAFTA Film Award 1995

Winner

Best Special Effects

Ken Ralston George Murphy Stephen Rosenbaum Doug Chiang Allen Hall

BAFTA Film Award 1995

Nominated

Best Film

Wendy Finerman Steve Tisch Steve Starkey Robert Zemeckis

BAFTA Film Award 1995

Nominated

Best Editing

Arthur Schmidt

BAFTA Film Award 1995

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Adapted

Eric Roth

Academy Awards, USA (1995)

Oscar 1995

Winner

Best Film Editing

Arthur Schmidt

Oscar 1995

Winner

Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material Previously Produced or Published

Eric Roth

Oscar 1995

Nominated

Best Effects, Sound Effects Editing

Gloria S. Borders Randy Thom

Oscar 1995

Nominated

Best Sound

Randy Thom Tom Johnson Dennis S. Sands William B. Kaplan

Oscar 1995

Winner

Best Effects, Visual Effects

Ken Ralston George Murphy Stephen Rosenbaum Allen Hall

Oscar 1995

Nominated

Best Makeup

Daniel C. Striepeke Hallie D'Amore Judith A. Cory

Oscar 1995

Winner

Best Picture

Wendy Finerman Steve Starkey Steve Tisch

Oscar 1995

Nominated

Best Cinematography

Don Burgess

Oscar 1995

Nominated

Best Art Direction-Set Decoration

Rick Carter Nancy Haigh

Oscar 1995

Nominated

Best Music, Original Score

Alan Silvestri

Golden Globes, USA (1995)

Golden Globe 1995

Nominated

Best Screenplay - Motion Picture

Eric Roth

Golden Globe 1995

Nominated

Best Original Score - Motion Picture

Alan Silvestri

Golden Globe 1995

Winner

Best Motion Picture - Drama