Finding Forrester

Name: Finding Forrester
Director: Gus Van Sant
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2000
Duration: 2 h 16 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis

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

20002h 16m7.1(1,242 votes)

DramaHistory

Synopsis

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…

Finding Forrester (2000) is a drama and history film directed by Gus Van Sant. It stars Sean Connery, Rob Brown, and F. Murray Abraham. The film runs for 2 hours 16 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.1 out of 10 from 1,242 votes.

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Director

Gus Van Sant

Cast

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Finding Forrester

Where can I watch Finding Forrester?

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Who stars in Finding Forrester?

Finding Forrester stars Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham, and Anna Paquin, and was directed by Gus Van Sant.

How long is Finding Forrester?

Finding Forrester has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes.

When did Finding Forrester come out?

Finding Forrester was released in 2000.

What genre is Finding Forrester?

Finding Forrester is a drama and history film.

Is Finding Forrester worth watching?

Finding Forrester holds an average audience score of 7.1 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.