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Release Year2000
Runtime2h 16m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationPG-13
GenresDrama, History
Votes1,242
DirectorGus Van Sant
WritersMike Rich
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsFinding Forrester
About Finding Forrester
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.
Directed by Gus Van Sant, Finding Forrester leans on a strong ensemble — Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2000.
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