Perhaps the most recognizable Hanks movie, "Forrest Gump" is a timeless classic that is so culturally significant that it holds a place in the National Film Registry and earned Hanks an Academy Award for best actor. Forrest Gump (Hanks) experiences some challenges growing up in Greensboro, AL, in the 1950s. He's told he has a low IQ and has to walk with leg braces, which leads many to treat him like an outcast. However, his childhood best friend, Jenny (Robin Wright), remains a constant throughout his life, even as their paths diverge. The movie showcases Forrest's life as he plays football in college, serves in the Vietnam War, becomes a ping-pong champion, and starts his own shrimping company, among other accomplishments.
