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Where to Watch Forrest Gump(1994)
“The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.”
Looking for where to watch Forrest Gump? You can currently find Forrest Gump online through Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. Availability changes often, so we separate subscription, free, rental, and purchase options below.
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.
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Forrest Gump (1994), directed by Robert Zemeckis, is a comedy film and is available to stream on 13 services in the US. With an IMDb score of 8.8/10 and 75% on Rotten Tomatoes from 29,894 ratings, it consistently ranks among the most acclaimed films in its genre. Released in 1994, it's a 1990s comedy that continues to find new audiences through streaming.
The film stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, and Gary Sinise. At 142 minutes, it's a substantial commitment at over two hours. Plan accordingly: this is a movie that rewards a single sitting rather than being broken across multiple sessions.
If you're looking to watch Forrest Gump online, the best option is Paramount Plus Premium for subscribers, and it's also included with Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and Wonder Project Amazon Channel, so subscribers to any of those services can watch without an additional rental. Prefer not to add another subscription? You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple iTunes, and Google Play Movies. If you're picking what to watch next, it shares a vibe with As Good as It Gets and About a Boy, both of which are available to stream right now.
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Frequently asked
- No — Forrest Gump isn't streaming on Netflix. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
- Forrest Gump is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Wonder Project Amazon Channel in the US.
- No — Forrest Gump isn't streaming on Prime Video. It's currently available on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
- Yes — Forrest Gump is available to stream for free (with ads) on Kanopy, and it's also included with Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Wonder Project Amazon Channel.
- Forrest Gump runs 2h 22m (142 minutes total).
- IMDb 8.8/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 75% · Metacritic 82/100.
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