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.
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Where is Finding Forrester streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| India | Netflix | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crave, CTV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Kids, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies |
| France | Netflix, Molotov TV, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Orange VOD |
| Spain | Netflix, Filmin, Netflix Standard with Ads | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | Claro video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Japan | Netflix, U-NEXT, Netflix Standard with Ads | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
About Finding Forrester
Finding Forrester is a 2000 English-language drama and history film directed by Gus Van Sant. The cast is led by Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham. It has a runtime of 2h 16m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 1200 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Finding Forrester was produced by Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, and Columbia Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on December 21, 2000, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $43 million, it went on to gross $80 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Writers
- Mike Rich
- Release date
- December 21, 2000
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $43 million
- Box office
- $80 million
- Production
- Laurence Mark Productions, Fountainbridge Films, Columbia Pictures
Finding Forrester cast & crew
Finding Forrester was directed by Gus Van Sant and written by Mike Rich.
The cast features Sean Connery as William Forrester, Rob Brown as Jamal Wallace, F. Murray Abraham as Robert Crawford, Anna Paquin as Claire Spence, Damany Mathis as Kenzo, and Busta Rhymes as Terrell Wallace.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Harris Savides and it was produced by Sean Connery and Rhonda Tollefson.
Is Finding Forrester worth watching?
Finding Forrester holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 1,215 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 2h 16m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and history, Finding Forrester is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Finding Forrester
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Cast of Finding Forrester
Sean Connery
William Forrester
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Busta Rhymes
Terrell Wallace
April Grace
Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt
John Coleridge
Michael Nouri
Dr. Spence
Richard Easton
Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
Massie
Lil' Zane
Damon
Finding Forrester — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Finding Forrester in United States?
Finding Forrester is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.
▸What language is Finding Forrester in?
Finding Forrester is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Finding Forrester?
Finding Forrester runs 2 hours 16 minutes (136 minutes).
▸What is Finding Forrester rated?
Finding Forrester is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 1,215 ratings.
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