Finding Forrester

IN AN ORDINARY PLACE, HE FOUND THE ONE PERSON TO MAKE HIS LIFE EXTRAORDINARY.

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.

Director: Gus Van Sant
Cast: Sean Connery , Rob Brown , F. Murray Abraham , Anna Paquin , Damany Mathis , Busta Rhymes , April Grace , Michael Pitt , Michael Nouri , Richard Easton

Genres: Drama , History

Release date: 2000-12-21

Rating: 7.12

Runtime: 136minutes

Budget: 43M

Revenue: 80M

Production Companies: Laurence Mark Productions , Fountainbridge Films , Columbia Pictures , Finding Forrester Productions

Reviews:

  • Marisol Curry
    An overhyped movie that failed to deliver. I didn’t connect with the characters or the plot.
    Rating: 2

  • Hamza Leach
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Winter Barry
    Loved every minute of it! The dialogue was witty, and the chemistry between the actors was fantastic.
    Rating: 5

  • Octavia Sosa
    An intense thriller that kept me guessing until the very end. Definitely worth a watch.
    Rating: 4

  • Silas Butler
    The perfect blend of action, humor, and heart. One of the best movies I've seen in years.
    Rating: 5