Movie

Forrest Gump

“The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.”

★ 8.5(29,809)19942h 22m

Forrest Gump is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store in South Africa. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 9 June 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Robert Zemeckis
Release date: 1994-06-23
Runtime: 2h 22m
Language: English
Box office: $677,387,716
Budget: $55,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Paramount Pictures

Forrest Gump — trailer

Our take

Robert Zemeckis's career-best — a baby-boomer history-of-America told through the eyes of a man too uncomplicated to be cynical about it. Sentimental on purpose, ruthlessly well-crafted, and worth the rewatches it gets.

Good for: Anyone who enjoys big, accessible, era-spanning storytelling.

— the LetsFindMovie desk

About Forrest Gump

Forrest Gump is a 1994 movie in the Comedy, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright and Gary Sinise. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 29,809 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Forrest Gump in South Africa — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Tom Hanks

Forrest Gump

Robin Wright

Jenny Curran

Gary Sinise

Lieutenant Dan Taylor

Sally Field

Mrs. Gump

Mykelti Williamson

Bubba Blue

Michael Conner Humphreys

Young Forrest Gump

Hanna Hall

Young Jenny Curran

Haley Joel Osment

Forrest Junior

Siobhan Fallon Hogan

School Bus Driver

Rebecca Williams

Nurse at Park Bench

Bob Penny

Crony

Harold G. Herthum

Doctor

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