Parent Reviews of Forrest Gump

Movie PG-13 1994 135 minutes
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Parents Say

age 13+

Based on 68 parent reviews

Parents say that while this film is regarded as a classic and vehicles powerful themes of love, friendship, and perseverance, it contains significant mature content, including scenes of violence, sexual references, and drug use, making it unsuitable for younger children. The consensus leans toward recommending it for teens aged 13 and up, with adults suggesting parental guidance and the option to skip certain scenes for younger viewers due to its intense emotional themes.

  • mature content
  • suitable for teens
  • parental guidance
  • emotional themes
  • classic film
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