Movie

Forrest Gump

1994 • PG-13

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.

Content advisory

LGBTQ+ Characters/Relationships

Unrated — There is no notable LGBTQ+ representation or characters in this film.

Language

moderate — Some moderate language is used, including occasional strong words like 'hell' and 'damn,' and a few milder profanities throughout the movie, but it is not frequent.

Mature Themes

moderate — The film explores mature themes including war, death, grief, abandonment, and trauma, as well as some moral complexity related to the characters’ lives and historical events.

Scary/Intense Content

mild — Some scenes involving war and tragedy may be emotionally intense or mildly disturbing but do not include horror elements or jump scares.

Sexual Content & Nudity

mild — The movie includes romantic themes and a few scenes with kissing and implied relationships but no explicit sexual content or nudity.

Substance Use

mild — There are occasional brief depictions and references to alcohol and cigarette use, mainly in social and historical contexts, but substance use is not glorified or central to the plot.

Violence & Gore

moderate — The film contains war-related violence including combat scenes and injuries, but the most graphic moments are not prolonged or excessively disturbing. There are also a few scenes with brief physical altercations and accidents.