Forrest Gump is celebrated for its heartfelt storytelling and memorable scenes, but behind its iconic moments lies fascinating trivia.

One key fact is the groundbreaking use of CGI to portray Lieutenant Dan’s disability, where Gary Sinise wore blue fabric to digitally remove his legs. The film’s famous historical cameos, like Kurt Russell secretly voicing Elvis, seamlessly blended reality and fiction, much like Forrest’s fictional meeting with President Kennedy, which was impossible due to JFK’s assassination.

The bench in Chippewa Square, where Forrest tells his life story, became iconic and is now preserved in a museum. While Forrest’s cross-country run and interactions with major historical moments created some historical inconsistencies, they added depth to the narrative. Tom Hanks’ commitment to his role, including mimicking young Forrest’s Southern accent and enduring grueling shooting conditions, paid off, as he earned a percentage of the film’s profits, totaling around $65 million.

The Vietnam War scenes, filmed on a South Carolina golf course, were enhanced with CGI to recreate the dense jungle environment, further exemplifying the film’s mix of creativity and technical achievements.