Forrest Gump–both the character and the film–holds treasured places in pop culture and our collective memory. For many, he and his loved ones are like extended family members. We’ve all cheered, “Run, Forrest, run” at sprinting friends and can name more than our fair share of shrimp-themed dishes. With so many iconic moments and quotable lines, this Forrest Gump trivia is harder than you might assume.
Let us transport you back to Alabama in the 50s, college sports in the 60s, Vietnam in the 70s, and rural America in the 80s with these Forrest Gump trivia questions and answers. If you can’t answer all our ‘Forrest Gump’ trivia correctly, that’s a good excuse to re-watch this film directed by Robert Zemeckis!
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In “Forrest Gump”, what was Lieutenant Dan’s last name?
Tyler
Gilmore
Irvin
Taylor
Where is the lead character in Forrest Gump” from?
Florida
Alabama
New Jersey
Arkansas
Who said “Run, Forrest! Run!” in the film “Forrest Gump”?
Forrest Gump
Mrs. Gump
Jenny Curran
Lieutenant Dan
“Forrest Gump” won an Academy Award for best film of the year in which year?
1931
1990
1994
1959
Complete the Forrest Gump line, “Me and Jenny goes together like ____ “.
Mustard And Hot Dogs
Peas And Carrots
Cats And Dogs
Coffee And Biscuits
Who wrote the screenplay for the film “Forrest Gump”?
Jon Alexander
Adrea Bronzo
Doug Chiang
Eric Roth
Complete the Forrest Gump line, “Why don’t you love me Jenny? I may not be a smart man, but I know ____”.
The Price To Pay
What Love Is
What Hurts
How To Add
Who was it that “Forrest Gump” was always looking for when he was in Vietnam?
Lt. Dan
Some Guy Named Charlie
Mack
Bubba
Which President examines Forrest’s wound in “Forrest Gump”?
Bill Clinton
John F. Kennedy
Richard Nixon
Lyndon Johnson
What sport does Forrest the All-American play in college in “Forrest Gump”?
Golf
Ice Hockey
Football
Basketball
Who did Forrest Gump teach to dance?
Fred Astaire
Elvis Presley
Chubby Checker
Madonna
Who played Forrest Gump’s mother in “Forrest Gump”?
Julia Roberts
Bette Midler
Kim Carnes
Sally Field
Who played Buttercup in “The Princess Bride” and Jenny in “Forrest Gump”?
Jada Pinkett
Scarlett Pomers
Robin Wright
Aidan Quinn
Who plays Forrest Gump Jr. in the film “Forrest Gump”?
Haley Joel Osment
Jonathan Lipnicki
Jaleel White
Macaulay Culkin
What business did Benjamin “Bubba” Bufford-Blue ask Forrest Gump to be his business partner?
Shrimp
Chocolate Candy
Security
Amway
What is the runtime for the film “Forrest Gump”?
1 Hour 22 Minutes
2 Hours 22 Minutes
3 Hours 22 Minutes
1 Hour 45 Minutes
What is “Forrest Gump” character Bubba’s last name?
Curran
Jackson
Bland
Blue
Complete the Forrest Gump line, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what _____ “.
What Flavor They Are
If It Is Fresh
How It Tastes
You’re Gonna Get
In “Forrest Gump”, what was the name of the school bus driver?
Dorothy Harris
Mary Joe
Ruth Thompson
Emily Meredith
The movie script for “Forrest Gump” was adapted from a novel written by whom?
Jane Austen
Tom Hanks
Winston Groom
Stephen King
The tagline “The Academy Award-winning director of “Forrest Gump” takes you on a journey to the heart of the universe” is from which movie?
White Squall
Contact
Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas
Cherry 2000
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