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Forrest Gump

1994 · 142 min · PG-13
Directed by Robert Zemeckis
Comedy, Drama, Romance
“The world will never be the same once you've seen it through the eyes of Forrest Gump.”

Forrest Gump (1994) is a comedy, drama, romance film directed by Robert Zemeckis. On Plot-hole, players averaged 3.9/5, with 93% solving the puzzle and 7% failing it, making it the #87 easyest puzzle of 110 in the archive. 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.

8.8
IMDb
75%
Rotten Tomatoes
82
Metacritic
8.5
TMDB
Plot-hole Difficulty: Easy
3.9/5
Avg Score
93%
Solved
7%
Failed
30
Players
#87
Difficulty Rank

The Plot-hole Puzzle

Puzzle #5 · March 24, 2026 · answer revealed below

The Setup (Clue 5)
A man lives through several decades of American history.
The Character (Clue 4)
He is simple-minded but has an extraordinary life.
The Conflict (Clue 3)
He accidentally influences major historical events.
The Twist (Clue 2)
He sits on a bench telling strangers his life story.
The Spoiler (Clue 1)
Life is like a box of chocolates, according to this Tom Hanks character.
Forrest Gump

Cast

Tom Hanks as Forrest GumpRobin Wright as Jenny CurranGary Sinise as Lieutenant Dan TaylorSally Field as Mrs. GumpMykelti Williamson as Bubba BlueMichael Conner Humphreys as Young Forrest GumpHanna Hall as Young Jenny CurranHaley Joel Osment as Forrest Junior

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forrest Gump hard to guess on Plot-hole?
Forrest Gump had an average score of 3.9/5. 93% of players solved it, while 7% failed — a easy puzzle.
Who directed Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump was directed by Robert Zemeckis.
Who stars in Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field, Mykelti Williamson, Michael Conner Humphreys, Hanna Hall, Haley Joel Osment.
What genre is Forrest Gump?
Forrest Gump is listed under Comedy, Drama, Romance.
Where does Forrest Gump rank in Plot-hole difficulty?
Forrest Gump ranks #87 of 110 Plot-hole movies by average score (1 = hardest).
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