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Finding Forrester

“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”

★ 7.1 / 10 (1,288 votes)December 21, 2000136 minEN
DramaHistory

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateDecember 21, 2000
StatusReleased
Runtime136 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
CertificationPG-13
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$43,000,000
Revenue$80,100,000
ProductionLaurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures, Finding Forrester Productions
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Crew

Director

Gus Van Sant

Writers

Mike Rich

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Cast

Sean ConnerySean ConneryWilliam Forrester
Rob BrownRob BrownJamal Wallace
F. Murray AbrahamF. Murray AbrahamRobert Crawford
Anna PaquinAnna PaquinClaire Spence
Damany MathisDamany MathisKenzo
Busta RhymesBusta RhymesTerrell Wallace
April GraceApril GraceMs. Joyce
Michael PittMichael PittJohn Coleridge
Michael NouriMichael NouriDr. Spence
Richard EastonRichard EastonProf. Matthews
Glenn FitzgeraldGlenn FitzgeraldMassie
Lil' ZaneLil' ZaneDamon
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