Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump

1994 0h 37m EN

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7.5

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★7.5TMDB · 23

Documentary

Synopsis

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A look behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis' 1994 Oscar-winning film, 'Forrest Gump'.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Robert Zemeckis
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Wendy Finerman
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Tom Hanks
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Sally Field
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Robin Wright
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Ken Ralston
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George Murphy
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Mykelti Williamson
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peyton Reed
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 37-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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32 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peyton Reed, shot by Shawn Maurer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jay Bienstock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Robert Zemeckis and Wendy Finerman and Tom Hanks carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0234886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Peyton Reed directs. Shawn Maurer behind the camera. Jay Bienstock cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 37-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
232 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Peyton Reed, shot by Shawn Maurer. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor Jay Bienstock shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Robert Zemeckis and Wendy Finerman and Tom Hanks carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0234886 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 23 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Shawn Maurer
Editing: Jay Bienstock
Runtime: 37 min · 0h 37m
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump (1994)

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Peyton Reed

Community reviews

What people are saying

shanmuk23462026-07-24
★ 8/10
Forrest Gump is a beautiful reminder that life is unpredictable. As the famous quote says, "Life is like a box of chocolates. You never know what you're going to get." The movie teaches us to keep moving forward without worrying too much about the future. Forrest is an innocent man with a kind heart who accepts people as they are and faces every challenge with honesty and determination. Through his journey, the film takes us across different stages of life and important moments in history, showing how the world changes while simple values like kindness, love, and perseverance remain timeless. In just over two hours, the director tells a story that feels simple on the surface but leaves a deep emotional impact. "It reminds us that happiness often comes from living sincerely rather than chasing perfection."

Production companies

Who made it

Paramount Pictures
US

Key crew

ProducerWilliam Rus
ProducerKevin Gorman
ProducerCatherine Meyers
ProducerTom Shelly
MusicJohn Beal
EditorJay Bienstock
EditorMichael Greer
Sound EditorRobert Ball
Sound mixerForrest Brakeman
Sound mixerRick Hays
Sound mixerSteve Howe
Sound mixerJohn Vincent
Camera OperatorNick Rivera
EditorGarth O'Donnell
Editorial CoordinatorWilliam H. Orr
Production AccountantMary Natalizio
Title GraphicsBill Snebold
ThanksLeah Anton
ThanksPeter Daulton
ThanksPaul Fleck
ThanksJim Gibbons
ThanksHayley B. Miller
ThanksGeorge Murphy
ThanksEllen Pasternack

Themes & keywords

What it's about, really

behind the scenes
filmmaking
making of

Release history · US

When it landed

TV1994-07-03NR

7.8