EntertainmentStreamingNetflix now showing all-time classic – 30 years after landmark six-time Oscars winForrest Gump is climbing the Netflix movie chartWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
EntertainmentStreamingNetflix now showing all-time classic – 30 years after landmark six-time Oscars winForrest Gump is climbing the Netflix movie chartWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Forrest Gump is climbing the Netflix movie chart
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
The Netflix top 10 movie chart has been hammering out sequels of all-time classics of late: we’ve seenJurassic World Dominionhit the top spot, as one example, and withStar Wars Day now hereyou might think that sci-fi and sci-fi only is set to dominate.
Well, it’s not all futuristic movie mayhem, as the classic Oscar-winning Tom Hanks movie,Forrest Gump, is currently climbing the Netflix chart at pace – which, given it was released 30 years ago back in 1994, might seem like a surprise.
Well, it shouldn’t come as any shock, as this one’s an all-time classic that warrants its ‘landmark’ badge – it was the highest-grossing (non-animated) cinematic release back in 1994. Fortunately it never spawned a sequel – and long may it remain an untouched iconic classic that all should see.
Fans agree too:Forrest Gumphas a super-high 95% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, placing it as Hank’s second-ranked movie behind onlyA Man Called Otto. You only need look over Hank’s resume to grasp just how many classics he’s been in though: fromToy StorytoCatch Me If You Can,Saving Private RyantoCast Away– few actors have such peppered and incredible careers.
What’s perhaps baffling about Forrest Gump, however, is how the story manages to see Hanks, playing the titular character, manoeuvre through such a vast range of life-affirming events. The film has an essence of fantasy about its often absurd moments, yet really grabs ahold and won’t let go when those relatable tear-jerker events come to the fore.
Oh, and the reason thatForrest Gumpwasn’t the highest-grossing movie of 1994? That’s because Disney’sThe Lion Kingtook top spot. Another absolutely stellar (albeit entirely different) movie that fully deserves its ongoing success. Still, Hanks and co did net six Oscar wins in 1994, making it one of the most celebrated Academy Awards movies of all time.
Image1of8(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Image1of8(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
Image1of8
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
(Image credit: Paramount Pictures)
As we’re now inthe month of Maythere are plenty of shows and movies fromthe best streaming servicesto look forward to, too.Netflix’s current no.1 is a gritty 1970s Irish drama starring Liam Neeson. Or sink your retinas into thebeautifully shot black-and-whiteRipley.
Sign up to the T3 newsletter for smarter living straight to your inbox
Get all the latest news, reviews, deals and buying guides on gorgeous tech, home and active products from the T3 experts
Or, if you’re aDisney+ fan, then the full suite of Planet of the Apes movies, right across its 50 years of success is available to watch. Other long-standing successes on Disney includeStar Wars, but of course, with a new animated showthat’s just released on the all-important ‘May The 4th’ date.
Despite all that goodness, however, I think I’ll have to re-watchForrest Gumpagain to catch Gump throughout his American football, Vietnam War, ping pong championships, never-ending running and other bizarre escapades. It might be 30 years old, but even three decades after its landmark cinematic release it remains an all-time classic and well-deserved multiple Oscars-winner.
Today’s best Samsung S95D 65-inch OLED TV, Samsung S95D 77-inch OLED TV and Samsung S95D OLED 4K Smart TV deals1 Amazon customer review☆☆☆☆☆Low Stock$2,797.99View$3,097.99$2,797.99View$3,099.99$2,799.99ViewShow More DealsWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Samsung S95D 65-inch OLED TV, Samsung S95D 77-inch OLED TV and Samsung S95D OLED 4K Smart TV deals1 Amazon customer review☆☆☆☆☆Low Stock$2,797.99View$3,097.99$2,797.99View$3,099.99$2,799.99ViewShow More DealsWe check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
Today’s best Samsung S95D 65-inch OLED TV, Samsung S95D 77-inch OLED TV and Samsung S95D OLED 4K Smart TV deals
1 Amazon customer review☆☆☆☆☆
1 Amazon customer review☆☆☆☆☆
☆☆☆☆☆
Low Stock$2,797.99View$3,097.99$2,797.99View$3,099.99$2,799.99View
Low Stock$2,797.99View
Low Stock
Low Stock
Low Stock
Low Stock
Low Stock
$2,797.99View
$2,797.99View
$2,797.99
$2,797.99
$3,097.99$2,797.99View
$3,097.99$2,797.99View
$3,097.99$2,797.99View
$3,097.99$2,797.99
$2,797.99
$3,099.99$2,799.99View
$3,099.99$2,799.99View
$3,099.99$2,799.99View
$3,099.99$2,799.99
$2,799.99
Show More Deals
Show More Deals
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices
TOPICSnetflix
TOPICS
Ring announces first ever smart smoke alarms in collaboration with KiddeRing partners with Kidde on smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
Ring partners with Kidde on smart smoke and carbon monoxide alarms
This E Ink notebook can replace your Kindle and Chromebook in oneBOOX’s new E Ink tablet can turn into an Android-powered laptop too
BOOX’s new E Ink tablet can turn into an Android-powered laptop too
Is this the most insufferable Netflix trailer of all time?Meghan Markle has a show coming
Meghan Markle has a show coming
One of PlayStation’s best exclusives to become unlikely new action seriesGhost of Tsushima will get a new adaptation
Ghost of Tsushima will get a new adaptation
Netflix’s sci-fi horror series looks astonishing in full trailerCassandra looks like a slow-burn horror
Cassandra looks like a slow-burn horror
My favourite Amazon Prime Video show gets a rip-roaring S3 trailerReacher is back, and having bigger fights than ever
Reacher is back, and having bigger fights than ever
Huge award wins show you can’t afford to miss these HBO showsIt’s a hit-factory, with some unreal TV in the last year
It’s a hit-factory, with some unreal TV in the last year
I hadn’t seen this Oscar-winning Western classic – now it’s a favouriteUnforgiven is an all-timer for genre fans
Unforgiven is an all-timer for genre fans
Love it or hate it – one of the biggest ever reality shows is to returnThe Kardashians are coming
The Kardashians are coming
Two-time Oscar-winner stars in Netflix’s new thriller seriesZero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix
Zero Day brings Robert De Niro back to Netflix
