Finding Forrester
"In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary."
Originally released in 2000. Finding Forrester is a drama/history film. directed by Gus Van Sant. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Sean Connery, Rob Brown, and F. Murray Abraham
Synopsis
Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester who discovers his passion for writing. With help from his new mentor Jamal receives a scholarship to a private school.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 21, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
2h 16m
136 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (1,168 votes)
Budget
$43M
Production budget
Box Office
$80.1M
1.9x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $43,000,000
- Revenue
- $80,100,000
Production Companies
- Laurence Mark Productions
- Fountainbridge Films
- Columbia Pictures
- Finding Forrester Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Finding Forrester about?
Gus Van Sant tells the story of a young African American man named Jamal who confronts his talents while living on the streets of the Bronx. He accidentally runs into an old writer named Forrester ...
Who directed Finding Forrester?
Finding Forrester was directed by Gus Van Sant.
How long is Finding Forrester?
Finding Forrester has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).
When was Finding Forrester released?
Finding Forrester was released on December 21, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Finding Forrester?
The main cast of Finding Forrester includes Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis.
Is Finding Forrester worth watching?
Finding Forrester has a user rating of 7.1/10 based on 1,168 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.