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Finding Forrester

Finding Forrester

2000 ·  USA ·  136 minutes ·  PG-13 ·  5 wins & 13 nominations.
coming-of-age urban drama
Stars: Sean Connery, Rob Brown, F. Murray Abraham
Director: Gus Van Sant
In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.
A young writing prodigy finds a mentor in a reclusive author.
Tags: mentors, high school life, unlikely friendships
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In an ordinary place, he found the one person to make his life extraordinary.

A young writing prodigy finds a mentor in a reclusive author.
Tags: mentors, high school life, unlikely friendships, writer's life, child prodigies

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Starring of Finding Forrester

Sean Connery

Sean Connery

as William Forrester
Rob Brown

Rob Brown

as Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

as Prof. Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin

Anna Paquin

as Claire Spence
Busta Rhymes

Busta Rhymes

as Terrell Wallace
April Grace

April Grace

as Ms. Joyce
Michael Pitt

Michael Pitt

as John Coleridge
Michael Nouri

Michael Nouri

as Dr. Spence
Matt Damon

Matt Damon

as Steven Sanderson
Richard Easton

Richard Easton

as Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald

Glenn Fitzgerald

as Massie
Lil Zane

Lil Zane

as Forresters Delivery Man
Gus Van Sant

Gus Van Sant

as Damon

Storyline of 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.
Genre:
drama
Theme:
mentors, high school life, unlikely friendships, writer's life, child prodigies
Mood:
triumph of the spirit
Certification:
Parents Strongly Cautioned - Ages 13+ Recommended
Flag:
adult language, adult situations, questionable for children, watch with your teen
MPA rating:
PG-13
Award:
5 wins & 13 nominations.
Budget:
43000000

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