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The title character leads viewers through an accidental travelogue of American social history from the early 1960s through the present in this revisionist fable. Vietnam, desegregation, Watergate and more are presented from the perspective of Hanks' lovably slow-witted character as he finds himself embroiled in situations he can't quite comprehend. Academy Award Nominations: 13, including Best Picture,... See Full Description
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Comedy, Drama and Romance |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 22 min. |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 |
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| Distributors: |
Paramount Pictures
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$329,168,011 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B+
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Austin Chronicle, Robert Faires
"The sentiment flows freely here but not cheaply..." more...
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B+ |
BBC, Ben Falk
"Whether you like it or not really comes down to one thing: how much sentimentality can you take?" more...
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B+ |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"What a magical movie." more...
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A |
filmcritic.com, Christopher Null
"... fresh and smile-provoking, but boy if it isn't a sickly sweet experience." more...
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B+ |
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| User Reviews |
Average Grade: B+
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A+ |
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A+ |
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A |
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A+ |
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