Finding Forrester

Quick Info

Year
2000
Director
Gus Van Sant
Duration
136 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$43M
Box Office
$80M

External Ratings

IMDb7.1
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes71%
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Finding Forrester

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Our Rating

7.3/10
7.2/10
Story
7.3/10
Acting
7.1/10
Direction
6.9/10
Cinematography
6.7/10
Music

Overview

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.

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.2
Acting
7.3
Direction
7.1
Cinematography
6.9
Music
6.7

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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