


Film · Released
Finding Forrester
“In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.”
Finding Forrester at a glance
Finding Forrester is a 2000 drama and history film, running 2h 16m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.
Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 2000-12-21
- Runtime
- 2h 16m
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Director
- Gus Van Sant
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 1,292 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmGus 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.
Cast
14 names
Sean ConneryWilliam Forrester
Rob BrownJamal Wallace
F. Murray AbrahamRobert Crawford
Anna PaquinClaire Spence
Damany MathisKenzo
Busta RhymesTerrell Wallace
April GraceMs. Joyce
Michael PittJohn Coleridge
Michael NouriDr. Spence
Richard EastonProf. Matthews
Glenn FitzgeraldMassie
Lil' ZaneDamon
Stephanie BerryJaniceQuestions about Finding Forrester
Quick answersWhere can I watch Finding Forrester in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, Finding Forrester is listed on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is Finding Forrester suitable for children?
Finding Forrester is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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What is Finding Forrester about?
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.
How long is Finding Forrester?
Finding Forrester runs for 2h 16m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the Finding Forrester trailer?
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