8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Comedy, Drama, Romance • 1994 • 142 min • Teen (13+)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Forrest Gump (1994)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Tom Hanks • Robin Wright • Gary Sinise
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Tom Hanks • Robin Wright • Gary Sinise
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Political: Leans Right
Confidence: High
The film subtly aligns with conservative values by championing individual virtue, simple wisdom, and personal responsibility as the path to a fulfilling life, often contrasting these with the turbulent outcomes of characters pursuing more ideologically driven or counter-cultural paths.
Diversity: Low
Confidence: Medium
The movie primarily features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative maintains a neutral to positive portrayal of traditional identities and does not center on explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film consistently portrays characters embodying virtues often associated with Christian ethics, such as kindness, forgiveness, and simple faith, in an overwhelmingly positive and affirming light. Forrest's unwavering moral compass and his mother's wisdom exemplify these values, which the narrative consistently endorses.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
Forrest Gump does not include any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the titular character's journey through various historical events and his relationships, none of which involve queer identity.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
The film "Forrest Gump" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Consequently, there is no portrayal to evaluate, resulting in a 'Not Applicable' assessment for its net impact on transsexual identity.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
Forrest Gump is an adaptation of a novel, and all major characters, including Forrest, Jenny, Lieutenant Dan, and Bubba, maintain the same gender as established in the source material. Historical figures depicted also retain their documented gender.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Forrest Gump" is an adaptation of the 1986 novel. All major characters, including Forrest, Jenny, Bubba, and Lieutenant Dan, maintain the same race as depicted in the source material. Historical figures portrayed also align with their documented race.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.8
8.5
Critic Ratings
7.5
8.2
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