You have just days to watch Tom Hanks’ “superb and witty” ’90s classic as it leaves UK streamer

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The beloved 1990s film Forrest Gump, starring Tom Hanks, will soon be removed from a UK streaming service. Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the movie follows the heartwarming story of a kind-hearted man as he experiences many important moments in American history.

Sally Field joins Tom Hanks as his on-screen mother, Mrs. Gump, and Robin Wright plays Jenny, Forrest’s sweetheart from childhood.

The movie, originally released in 1994, tells the story of a kind and optimistic man whose positive outlook affects everyone he meets as he experiences a series of remarkable events.

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Fans of the movie Forrest Gump have only a few days left to stream it on Netflix, as it will be removed on January 4th.

I’ve seen Forrest Gump pop up on ‘best movies ever’ lists for years, and it’s still pretty well-loved by critics. Right now, it’s sitting at a 75% rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on over 150 reviews, and a lot of people really praise the director, Zemeckis, for how he made the film.

Robert Zemeckis is known for his impressive visual effects, but according to The Tampa Tribune, this film particularly shines because of how well the technology, acting, and writing all come together.

According to The Guardian, Forrest Gump is a very sweet and sentimental film – almost overwhelmingly so. You’ll likely enjoy it most if you have a fondness for overly sweet stories.

According to New York Magazine, Robert Zemeckis created a quick-paced film centered around a naive protagonist, turning Forrest’s simple misunderstandings into beautiful and imaginative moments. The magazine also noted that Forrest Gump is more emotionally resonant and subtly powerful than other films featuring innocent characters.

According to the Philadelphia Inquirer, Forrest Gump doesn’t offer much depth, but it’s a fun and fast-paced movie that playfully looks back at the last half of the 20th century.

The film has generally been well-received over time, though some critics disagree. IndieWire, for example, has called it “a bad movie that gets worse with age.”

According to Sight & Sound, the film doesn’t quite work as a symbolic story, and its commentary on the past half-century feels incomplete. It’s neither powerfully critical enough to evoke strong emotion, nor lighthearted enough to be truly funny.

Forrest Gump is available to watch on Netflix in the UK until 4 January.

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2025-12-30 12:49