
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%
📺 Where to Watch
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Finding Forrester
Our Rating
7.3/10
7.2/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
6.9/10
6.7/10
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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