From Elvis Presley’s “Hound Dog” to Creedence Clearwater Revival’s “Fortunate Son” (the unofficial Vietnam anthem), from The Mamas & the Papas to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s “Sweet Home Alabama,” the music doesn’t just accompany the scenes; it is the scene. It roots us in the specific year without needing a title card.
: Forrest accidentally finds himself at the center of 20th-century milestones—meeting Elvis, fighting in Vietnam, exposing Watergate, and inventing the "Smiley Face." forrest gump full film
While a massive success, the film isn't without its detractors: fighting in Vietnam
5/5 Stars Runtime: 2 hours 22 minutes Genre: Drama / Romance / Comedy forrest gump full film