1994
Forrest Gump, a kind-hearted man with a low IQ, recounts his extraordinary life story, marked by his incredible speed and accidental involvement in historical events. From a football scholarship and Vietnam War heroism to becoming a ping-pong champion and shrimp boat captain, Forrest's journey is intertwined with figures like Lieutenant Dan and his lifelong love, Jenny Curran. Despite his successes, Forrest consistently supports Jenny through her struggles with addiction and abusive relationships, always offering unwavering love. After discovering he has a son with Jenny, they marry, but her untimely death leaves Forrest to raise their child, reflecting on life's unpredictable nature.
Save the Cat beat sheet
The story follows Forrest Gump’s life from a humble Alabama boy to a cultural icon, interweaving themes of destiny and perseverance.
Open full beat sheetForrest Gump is listed as Protagonist. A man with a low IQ but a kind heart and extraordinary life experiences. In the parsed data, Forrest Gump is connected to 80 scenes, 37 dialogue lines, 43 text mentions, first appearing around scene 1.
80 scenes / 37 dialogue linesJenny Curran is listed as Forrest's childhood friend and love interest. A troubled woman who struggles with her past and seeks a different life. In the parsed data, Jenny Curran is connected to 22 scenes, 12 dialogue lines, 12 text mentions, first appearing around scene 6.
22 scenes / 12 dialogue linesBenjamin Buford Blue is listed as Forrest's best friend in the Army. A soldier from a shrimping family who dreams of owning his own boat. In the parsed data, Benjamin Buford Blue is connected to 14 scenes, 8 dialogue lines, 9 text mentions, first appearing around scene 28.
14 scenes / 8 dialogue linesLieutenant Dan Taylor is listed as Forrest's commanding officer in Vietnam. A career soldier who loses his legs in the war and struggles with his destiny. In the parsed data, Lieutenant Dan Taylor is connected to 12 scenes, 4 dialogue lines, 5 text mentions, first appearing around scene 41.
12 scenes / 4 dialogue linesMrs. Gump is listed as Forrest's Mother. A protective and wise woman who raises Forrest on her own. In the parsed data, Mrs. Gump is connected to 10 scenes, 3 dialogue lines, 3 text mentions, first appearing around scene 3.
10 scenes / 3 dialogue linesA feather floats through Savannah and lands on Forrest Gump's shoe as he sits on a bus bench. He begins telling his life story to a nurse sitting next to him.
Forrest GumpYoung Forrest is fitted with leg braces by a doctor while his mother watches.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpMrs. Gump and Forrest walk through town; Forrest's brace gets stuck in a grate.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpMrs. Gump argues with the principal about Forrest's enrollment.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpMrs. Gump discovers a young Elvis Presley playing guitar in one of their rooms while Forrest dances.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest meets Jenny Curran for the first time on the school bus.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest is chased by bullies on bikes; his braces shatter, allowing him to run.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest visits Jenny; they hide in a field from Jenny's abusive father.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranJenny's dad chases Jenny through a field while she prays for escape.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranPolice remove Jenny from her father's home to live with her grandmother.
Jenny sneaks out to visit Forrest.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranJenny and Forrest spend time together in his bedroom.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranTeenage Forrest and Jenny are harassed by boys in a truck.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest continues his story on the bench.
Forrest GumpForrest runs through a football scrimmage and is noticed by coaches.
Forrest GumpForrest plays in a college football game.
Forrest GumpForrest watches news about the University of Alabama integration.
Forrest GumpForrest witnesses the integration of the university.
Forrest GumpCoaches discuss seeing Forrest on the news.
Forrest GumpForrest talks to a woman on the bench.
Forrest GumpForrest visits Jenny at her college and gets into a fight.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest and Jenny share an intimate moment.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest plays football.
Forrest GumpForrest meets the President.
Forrest GumpForrest uses the bathroom.
Forrest GumpForrest graduates college.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest joins the Army and meets Bubba.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest meets Bubba on the army bus and they discuss shrimping.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueFlashback to Bubba's mother serving shrimp.
Flashback to Bubba's grandmother serving shrimp.
Bubba talks about his future shrimping business.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueDrill Sergeant interacts with Forrest and the recruits.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest assembles his rifle quickly.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueBubba and Forrest shine boots.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueBubba and Forrest scrub the floor.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest misses home and sees a magazine with Jenny.
Forrest GumpForrest watches Jenny perform.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest and Jenny talk on a bridge.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest says goodbye to his mother.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest and Bubba arrive in Vietnam.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest and Bubba meet Lieutenant Dan.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan Taylor, Benjamin Buford BlueThe platoon walks through the rice field.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueLt. Dan stops the platoon.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest clears a foxhole.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest and Bubba talk in the rain.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest writes a letter to Jenny.
Forrest GumpThe platoon is attacked.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan Taylor, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest and his platoon are under heavy fire in the jungle; Forrest rescues several wounded soldiers.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan Taylor, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest tells a stranger about his war injury.
Forrest GumpForrest recovers in the hospital and plays ping-pong.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest watches his Medal of Honor ceremony on TV.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest is pulled into an anti-war rally.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranJenny introduces Forrest to her Black Panther friends.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest gets into a fight at a Black Panther party after Wesley hits Jenny.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranForrest and Jenny walk and talk near the White House.
Forrest Gump, Jenny CurranJenny prepares to leave on a bus; Forrest gives her his Medal of Honor.
Forrest Gump, Jenny Curran, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest learns to play ping-pong.
Forrest GumpForrest appears on the Dick Cavett show with John Lennon.
Forrest GumpForrest reunites with Lieutenant Dan.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest and Lt. Dan celebrate New Year's Eve.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorLt. Dan kicks out two women after they insult Forrest.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest reports a break-in at the Watergate.
Forrest GumpForrest is discharged from the Army.
Forrest GumpForrest returns home to his mother.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest visits Bubba's family and grave.
Forrest GumpForrest visits Bubba's grave to pay respects and explain his business plans.
Forrest Gump, Benjamin Buford BlueForrest attempts to start his shrimping business.
Forrest GumpForrest names his boat and interacts with an old shrimper.
Forrest GumpJenny is shown using drugs in a disco.
Jenny CurranForrest reunites with Lieutenant Dan.
Forrest Gump, Lieutenant Dan TaylorForrest returns home to find his mother dying.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest runs across America, reflecting on his life and loved ones.
Forrest GumpMen watch a news report about Forrest's cross-country run.
Jenny sees Forrest on the news.
Jenny CurranReporters question Forrest about his running.
Forrest GumpForrest gains followers during his run.
Forrest GumpForrest inspires a man to create the 'Happy Face' T-shirt.
Forrest GumpForrest ends his three-year run.
Forrest GumpForrest watches news of the Reagan assassination attempt and receives a letter from Jenny.
Forrest Gump, Mrs. GumpForrest talks to an elderly woman about his destination.
Forrest GumpI'm talkin' about a shrimp catchin' boat. I've been workin' on shrimp boats all my life. I started out my uncle's boat, that's my mother's brother, when I was about maybe nine. I was just lookin' into buyin' a boat of my own and got drafted. My given name is Benjamin Buford Blue.
Well, well, Captain Forrest Gump. I had to see this for myself. And I told you if you were ever a shrimp boat captain, that I'd be your first mate. Well, here I am. I am a man of my word.
Don't ever let anybody tell you they're better than you, Forrest. If God intended everybody to be the same, he'd have given us all braces on our legs.
I'd think a lot about Momma and Bubba, and Lieutenant Dan, but most of all, I thought about Jenny. I thought about her a lot.
Dear God, make me a bird so I can fly far, far, far away from here.
Dear God, make me a bird so I can fly far, far, far away from here.
How would you like to go into the shrimpin' business with me?
Do you ever dream, Forrest, about who you're gonna be?
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