Forrest Gump (1994)

Dramedy - Unusually entertaining film about a slightly mentally challenged man with a lot of heart and a lot of luck. Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks), our hero, grows up in Alabama and witnesses desegregation, the Vietnam war, and Watergate. Forrest is slow of thought but charismatic and outright honest. His love for his childhood sweatheart (Jenny) inspires him to push for excellence in everything he attempts. Well done movie with fine performances, especially Tom Hanks. 157 min.