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25 Memorable Forrest Gump Trivia Questions and Answers

Reviewed by Stefanie Zaldarriaga, Author·Updated Apr 2025·3 min read
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  1. 1Who directed Forrest Gump?

  2. 2Which actor turned down the role of Forrest Gump before it was offered to Tom Hanks?

  3. 3What was the budget for Forrest Gump, and how much did it gross worldwide?

  4. 4What is the famous line that begins with "Life is like a…" and who says it?

  5. 5What type of shoes does Forrest wear while running across the country?

  6. 6In which war does Forrest serve, and who becomes his close friend during this time?

  7. 7Which U.S. presidents does Forrest Gump meet in the movie?

  8. 8What historical event is depicted when Forrest unknowingly exposes the Watergate scandal?

  9. 9Which iconic musical performance does Forrest Gump inspire in the film?

  10. 10How many Academy Awards did Forrest Gump win?

  11. 11Which award did Tom Hanks win for his portrayal of Forrest Gump?

  12. 12What ranking did Forrest Gump achieve on AFI’s list of the 100 Greatest Movies?

  13. 13What condition does Forrest Gump suffer from as a child, which requires him to wear leg braces?

  14. 14What is the name of Forrest’s love interest, and what tragic event befalls her?

  15. 15Who plays Forrest’s mother, and what is her famous line in the movie?

  16. 16Which real-life actor’s child plays young Forrest in the film?

  17. 17Which actor did all of Forrest's running scenes as a double for Tom Hanks?

  18. 18What popular restaurant chain was inspired by Forrest Gump?

  19. 19What was the real-life inspiration for Forrest’s character and his story?

  20. 20How did Forrest Gump perform financially, considering its initial budget?

  21. 21Which U.S. event does Forrest Gump accidentally participate in while running across the country?

  22. 22What historical figure is Forrest Gump shown teaching how to play table tennis?

  23. 23What medal does Forrest receive for his bravery in Vietnam?

  24. 24What iconic song plays during Forrest’s running scenes?

  25. 25What piece of advice does Forrest give that becomes a popular catchphrase?

Answer Key

  1. 1. Robert Zemeckis
  2. 2. John Travolta
  3. 3. $55 million budget; over $680 million gross
  4. 4. "Life is like a box of chocolates"; Forrest Gump
  5. 5. Nike Cortez
  6. 6. Vietnam War; Bubba
  7. 7. John F. Kennedy, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard Nixon
  8. 8. The Watergate break-in
  9. 9. Elvis Presley’s dance moves
  10. 10. Six
  11. 11. Best Actor Oscar
  12. 12. 71st place
  13. 13. Polio
  14. 14. Jenny Curran; she dies of an illness
  15. 15. Sally Field; "You have to do the best with what God gave you."
  16. 16. Tom Hanks' son, Michael Conner Humphreys
  17. 17. Jim Hanks, Tom Hanks' brother
  18. 18. Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.
  19. 19. The novel Forrest Gump by Winston Groom
  20. 20. It was a massive success
  21. 21. The 1970s jogging boom
  22. 22. Chinese ping-pong team members
  23. 23. Medal of Honor
  24. 24. "Running on Empty" by Jackson Browne
  25. 25. "Stupid is as stupid does"

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