25 Incredible Facts About Forrest Gump
Can you believe it? It’s already been 30 years since we first saw Forrest Gump sit down on that bus stop bench and say those famous words that have now become a classic line in movie history. You know the one. Let’s all say it together:
“My momma always said, ‘Life was like a box of chocolates. You never know what you’re gonna get.'”
Audiences quickly fell in love with Forrest, played by Tom Hanks, as they followed his extraordinary life unfold in the film directed by Robert Zemeckis, taking him through one remarkable moment in history after another.
Released on July 6, 1994, the film dethroned The Lion King from the top spot after three weeks, holding its own for an impressive 10 consecutive weeks. In just 66 days, Forrest Gump crossed the $250 million mark, setting new records for fastest-grossing Paramount film to reach $100 million, $200 million, and finally $300 million.