Forrest Gump

Movie · 1994

An Oscar-winning drama following a kind-hearted Southern man through decades of American history, rated PG-13 for war violence, drug content, and sensuality. The film handles several heavy themes including childhood abuse, substance abuse, and combat that make it more suitable for teenagers and adults than younger viewers.

Sexual violenceExplicit sexual contentSelf-harm & suicideHarm to childrenMedical traumaGraphic violence & goreAbuse & manipulationSubstance abuseRacial & cultural stereotypes

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Harm to childrenearly in the film, young Forrest's childhood scenesModerate

Young Forrest is chased and pelted with rocks by bullies; one rock strikes him in the head and draws blood.

Sexual violenceearly in the film, Jenny's childhood flashback in the cornfieldMild

Jenny hides from her father and asks Forrest to pray with her; dialogue and behavior strongly imply ongoing sexual and physical abuse at home, though nothing is shown.

Explicit sexual contentthe opening scenes, Forrest's childhood homeMild

A child overhears sexual sounds coming from a bedroom window.

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