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Finding Forrester (2000)

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

Dec 21, 2000
2h 16m
PG-13

7.1/10

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1,288 votes on TMDB

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Finding Forrester is a 2000 drama and history film directed by Gus Van Sant. Its leading cast includes Sean Connery, Rob Brown and F. Murray Abraham. It runs for 2 hours 16 minutes.

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 private school.

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Time needed: 2 hours 16 minutes
Age rating (US): PG-13
Language: English
Audience signal: 7.1/10 from 1,288 TMDB votes

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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
Michael Pitt John Coleridge
Michael Nouri Dr. Spence
Richard Easton Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald Massie
Lil' Zane Damon
Stephanie Berry Janice
Fly Williams III Fly
Damion Lee Clay
Tom Kearns Coach Garrick
Matthew Noah Word Hartwell
Charles Bernstein Dr. Simon

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