CinemaOSMovie · 2000 · 2h 16m · PG-13
Finding Forrester

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

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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 byGus Van Sant

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 16m
Language
EN
Released
December 21, 2000
Budget
$43,000,000
Revenue
$80,100,000
Studios
Columbia PicturesLaurence Mark ProductionsFountainbridge Films

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Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Sean Connery

Sean Connery

William Forrester

Rob Brown

Rob Brown

Jamal Wallace

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Robert Crawford

Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

Claire Spence

Damany Mathis

Damany Mathis

Kenzo

Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

Terrell Wallace

April Grace

April Grace

Ms. Joyce

Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt

John Coleridge

Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

Dr. Spence

Richard Easton

Richard Easton

Prof. Matthews

Creative team
Directed by
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Written by
Mike Rich
Mike Rich
Produced by
Sean Connery
Sean Connery
Laurence Mark
Laurence Mark

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