A Tom Hanks classic has found a new home on Peacock from July 1 asForrest Gumpcomes to the streaming platform. As the film that earnedHanks his second Oscar for Best ActorfollowingPhiladelphiathe year before, this 1994 hit also took home other major Academy Awards like Best Picture, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay.
Coming fromBack to the Futuredirector Robert Zemeckis,Forrest Gumprepresented the first ofseveral collaborations with Hanksthat include later favorites likeCast Away,The Polar Express, and, most recently,Here. As a film that traversed much of the history of 20th-century America through the life of one man,Forrest Gumpstruck a chord with viewers at the time.
With Hanks as Forrest, a kind-hearted man who more than makes up for his intellectual struggles through earnest sincerity, this performance stands as one of the most iconic in his career. As one of thedefining films of the 1990s,Forrest Gump’smove to Peacock will allow those unfamiliar with this sleeper hit to catch up on a true classic.
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The outstanding acclaim thatForrest Gumpreceived means most older viewers will be more than familiar with the film, although its arrival on Peacock will allow younger viewers to experience it for the first time. There’s a heartfelt charm to Forrest’s story that could strike a chord with a new generation of viewers.
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Forrest Gump Is A True 1990s Classic
Forrest Gumpwas an excellent adaptation of Winston Groom’s novel, and Hanks' performance helped elevate the character into a true cinematic icon. With iconic quotes such as “Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get” and seeing Forrest interact with historical figures like JFK or John Lennon,Forrest Gumpis a must-watch movie.
Those who take the time to check outForrest Gumpon Peacock this July will not only be educating themselves in an era-defining movie but also treating themselves to a genuinely entertaining film-watching experience.Forrest Gumpwill make you laugh, cry, and rethink the way you perceive others, and more than 30 years later still holds up incredibly well.
