Average Rating by Parents & Educators

They rate this title iffy for age 14 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 8 reviews

Average Rating by Kids

They rate this title on for age 6 and up.

They give it four stars

Based on 42 reviews

Ratings at a Glance

100% of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate
67% of parents say it gives kids positive messages
67% of parents say there's too much drinking, drugs, or smoking
67% of parents say it has language their kids can't use
33% of parents say it's too violent
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Most Recent Reviews

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Run Forrest Run!

    this movie is a great absolute classic that everyone should watch, but it is quite bad for a PG-13 movie, we see a girl take off her bra (we see her bare back, but no boobs), mom has to have sex with a principal in order to get in a school (nothing is shown, but we hear moaning), we also see a man look at a pornographic magazine which actually suprising does show boobs, we see tom hanks about to have sex (nothing is shown), a girl trys to rape forrest gump, but he pushes her out the window, we see blood splatter out of her skull as she hits the ground, we see a man get his legs blown off blood spurts from the wound, we also see a man sniff cocaine, inject heroine, and smoke weed, it is very explicit for a PG-13 film, but it's so good everyone should see it

  2. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Ohio
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Forrest Gump blew my mind away

    When I saw this movie, it was one of my top five favorite movies of all time. But the war scene was a little bloody, and the movie had a little bit of sexual situations and strong cuss words, but this is an awesome movie and you should see this! You'll be glad you did!

  3. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Kentucky
    I rate this title on for age 17 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content

    A great movie, but not for young teens

    What the Common Sense review does not mention is an early scene in which Forrest's mother has sex with the school principal to get Forrest into public school, and Forrest hears plenty of noise from the principal while that's happening. Also, the "foreplay" scene is not appropriate for young teens or children.

  4. Parent Reviewer
    Lives in Massachusetts
    I rate this title on for age 14 and give it 5.0

    Cool

    A cool movie and sweet. Watch it! Beware of content ages 14 should be able to handle it.

  5. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0

    A masterpiece.

  6. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title iffy for age 13 and give it 5.0

    A Movie Full of Great Lessons and Great Acting

    I was sad to see the negative adult reviews on this movie. No, it is definitely not for young children. I watched the edited television version with my 10-year-old and talked to her about what we were seeing as we went; but I won't let her watch the unedited DVD. That being said, I think 14-year-olds and up can learn a lot from seeing this with their parents. It addresses issues from drugs to sex to war to people who are mentally challenged in a compassionate, (movie)-realistic way. What a great starting point for a talk with my son!

  7. Adult Reviewer
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 1.0

    simply horrible!

    I don't know why anyone would want to watch this a second time! It pokes fun at mentally challenged people and isn't humorous in the least. Certainly not for children.

  8. Adult Reviewer
    I rate this title off for age 17 and give it 2.0

    Yuck

    Yes, Tom Hanks performed brilliantly but overall this movie was disgusting. The amount of sex, language, drugs etc. was unreal and depressing. I never get the impression of love, care or concern for Forrest in this movie. One movie I wish I could forget and erase ever having watched.

 

Parent & Educator Reviewers Say | Kid Reviewers Say

  1. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    BEST MOVIE EVER!

    OMG i thought this was one of THE BEST movies ive seen... I cried when Bubble and Jenny dies (and momma) but it showed how great a mentally disabled person can be and how great their lives can be if they are like Forrest. The only semi-bad parts were when Jenny has Forrest feel her boobs and he says he feels dizzy, and when she shoots up grugs , but other than that...GREAT MOVIE and you have to see it!

  2. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

    i cried when mamma, bubba and jenny died, but it was a verry funny and smart movie. forest gump is not stupid, he is smart. i like the historical aspect of the movie.

  3. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages

    Entertaining!

    I was really impressed by how good this movie was. Everything fit together so nicely. I watched it three times in my life, and I still cry at the ending every time I watch it. There is one violent war scene. Lots of language. And there is some sex but I'd say anyone over 11 can and SHOULD see it. I can't believe I waited so long of seeing it on the shelves before fianlly picking it up! A must see.

  4. I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    It didn't win 6 academies for nothing! Forrest Gump is a touching film of a mentally retarted child telling his stories to whoever will listen. Susprisingly good, this movie contains sex scenes, themes children won't understand, and copes with death. However, kids will love it, and there is also a very important lesson to be learnt. A must see!

  5. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    Lives in California
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  6. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    • My highlights are:
    • Positive messages
    • Good role models

  7. Teen Reviewer Age 16
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    This movie is a classic thats for sure. There is language, some drug content, some violence and sensuality but this still ok for teens. go check this one out.

  8. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title iffy for age 9 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Masterpiece

    This is a Great Masterpiece. I like the part with the war and when he runs.

  9. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 13 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Inappropriate language
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    My favorite movie now!

    My name says that I love the movie "Jumanji," (and I do, don't get me wrong) it's just that this movie honestly moved me in every way possible and its cross of realism and fiction was unbelievable, plus the amazing cropping and editing to make it look like Forrest Gump REALLY made a big impact on America. You WILL believe life is a box of chocolates after seeing this movie.

  10. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in California
    I rate this title off for age 7 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    WOW! TOM HANKES IS A GREAT ACTOR!

    A lot of drinking with Jenny but every time i watched i wanted to watch it again and again! ADORABLE! Forest Gump is also considered "Stupid" P.s. like IQ is 80 or something.

  11. Kid Reviewer Age 11
    Lives in Florida
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Inappropriate sexual content
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    I JUST SAW FORREST GUMP AND I'M SPEECHLESS!!!

    AMAZING!!! There can be some sexual content so make sure your kid is mature enough. And some parts can be disturbing. But now it's my favorite!

  12. Teen Reviewer Age 13
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 5.0

    I loved this movie! Forrest Gump is a great character. And it teaches you not to do drugs. The only iffy parts I saw were one part where it's kinda bloody and another where Jenny and Forrest make out on a bed. I saw it as a class movie so it's not too bad. ITS MY FAVORITE NOW! And you'll wanna it over and over again!

  13. I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Drinking, smoking, or drug use

    Brilliant!

    Amazing! best film i have and will ever see! only bad part is where people take cocaine, not for under 10's

  14. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    forrest gump review by critic07

    It thought forrest gump was a great and phinominal film that i and you will probaly want to watch over and over again

  15. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Oklahoma
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0
    My concerns are:
    • Excessive violence

    forrest gump review by critic7

    It thought forrest gump was a great and phinominal film that i and you will probaly want to watch over and over again

  16. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Connecticut
    I rate this title on for age 12 and give it 5.0

    I CRIED AND LAUGHED

    This is the best movie ever(as my opinion). it made me cry and laugh most people could handle at one scene there is quite alot of Strong four letter words used. and the vietnam war is pretty bloody this movie is also very sad i recommend it for 12+

  17. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Colorado
    I rate this title on for age 11 and give it 4.0

    LMAO

    I once saw it with DAD

  18. Kid Reviewer Age 10
    Lives in Maine
    I rate this title on for age 10 and give it 5.0

    I cried and laughed!

    This film is a great movie about a guy named Forrst Gump,who tells about his exciting life to fellow people. It can be disturbing at some parts but otherwise a good movie.

  19. Kid Reviewer Age 12
    Lives in Virginia
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    best movie EVER

    love'd it made me fall to the ground nearly evey scene

  20. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Amazing story...

    This movie is loaded with wisdom and messages, but may not be appropriate for younger kids. Lots of drugs (pot, LSD, cocaine, alcohol) and sex (porn mag, strip club, multiple sex scenes), as well as violence in bullying Forrest and war scenes. It has many sad moments (deaths of characters), but Forrest's optimism always comes through.

  21. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in Michigan
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    LMAO

    This movie was totally hillarious, it was also a very cute movie i love the little boys voice

  22. Teen Reviewer Age 15
    Lives in Texas
    I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it 3.0

    Uncomfortable to watch with parents

    It was a great movie, but during the progression of the film, there were some sensual parts that were very uncomfortable to watch with my parents in the same room. I would ask parents to see if these scenes are appropriate for their kids. I would rather have watched this with a bunch of my friends when I'm older than with my parents.

  23. Teen Reviewer Age 17
    Lives in California
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    THE BEST MOVIE EVERRRRRRRRR

    I ONLY WATCHED FORREST GUMP ONCE & I FELL IN LOVE W/ IT.IT SIMPLY HAS 2 B THE BESTTTT MOVIE EVR CREATED.PLUS,I THINK TOM HANKS WAS HOTTTTTT IN IT-SPEECH & ALL.;]

  24. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in Washington
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    Spectacular!

    As stated in my review of I AM LEGEND, there are very few perfect movies out there. THIS is certainly one of them! This is a movie from which the general public will never tire!

  25. Teen Reviewer Age 14
    Lives in New York
    I rate this title on for age 2 and give it 5.0

    really good

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