You have an excellent memory if you get 10/10 on this general knowledge quiz on Forrest Gump

Published on
January 17, 2025 at 10:30 p.m.

Par Naomi Boree

If you loved crying in front of Forrest Gump, today we’re coming to test your memory! Do you know the behind-the-scenes stories of the cult film starring Tom Hanks and do you remember all these anecdotes? This is what we will discover right away.

Who is the director of Forrest Gump? (First and last name) :

It is obviously a signed work Robert Zemeckis.

What year was the film released?

It was in 1994 that Forrest Gump sees the light of day.

Moreover, the film is the adaptation of a novel of the same name. What is the writer’s name?

Winston Groom wrote the book Forrest Gumppublished in 1986.

Why was Tom Hanks (almost) not paid to star in the film?

Forrest Gump cost way too much, and several important scenes would have been missed without the expected money. So, Tom Hanks gave up part of his salary in order to finance several scenes, as we explain in this article.

Which Oscar did the film NOT win?

Despite his appointment, Forrest Gump did not win the Oscar for best film score for Alan Silvestri.

Which of these actors was not considered to play Forrest Gump?

Bill Murray, John Travolta and Chevy Chase all turned down the role.

Having become an emblematic object, the legendary bench where Forrest Gump tells his story is exhibited in a museum. What country is it in?

The bench was placed in the Savannah Georgia City History Museum.

What condition did Tom Hanks impose to star in the film?

He demanded that the historical facts recounted in the film be accurate.

This is the supporting role for Haley Joel Osment. The first being that of Cole Sear in Sixth Sense.

It is false, his role in Forrest Gump is his very first.

Which actor lends his voice to a young Elvis Presley in the film?

It is Kurt Russell who lends him his voice.

Your favorite movie

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Forrest Gump is quite possibly your favorite movie. This work, by Robert Zemeckis, makes you cry every time you look at it… and this is also thanks to Tom Hanks’ acting. You love it so much that you know its history as well as its behind the scenes, hats off!

Now take our 20-question quiz on Forrest Gump.

You love this movie

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It’s clear that you love it Forrest Gump and that it even reaches your favorite movie top. You know it almost by heart, whether it’s the story or the behind the scenes of Robert Zemeckis’ work. Well done!

Now take our 20-question quiz on Forrest Gump.

Can do better

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You probably like Forrest Gump but not enough to interest you behind the scenes of the film with Tom Hanks. Let’s say you know a few anecdotes… but that’s it!

Now take our 20-question quiz on Forrest Gump.

Oh no…

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Unfortunately you don’t know enough Forrest Gump…at least, its behind the scenes. Because if you were really a fan of the film you would have been, at least, interested in the anecdotes from Robert Zemeckis’ work.

Now take our 20-question quiz on Forrest Gump.

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