Finding Forrester (2000)

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.

Directing:
  • Gus Van Sant

Writing:
  • Mike Rich

Stars:
Release Date: 2000-12-21
metacritic icon 8.6/10
themoviedb icon 7.1/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 136
  • Budget: $43,000,000
  • Revenue: $80,100,000
Matt Damon
Matt Damon
Steven Sanderson
Sean Connery
Sean Connery
William Forrester
Rob Brown
Rob Brown
Jamal Wallace
F. Murray Abraham
F. Murray Abr...
Robert Crawford
Anna Paquin
Anna Paquin
Claire Spence
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 Easto...
Prof. Matthews
Glenn Fitzgerald
Glenn Fitzger...
Massie
Lil' Zane
Lil' Zane
Damon
Gus Van Sant
Gus Van Sant
Library Assistant (uncredited)
Jim Titus
Jim Titus
Student
Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek
Alex Trebek
Stephanie Berry
Stephanie Ber...
Janice
Fly Williams III
Fly Williams...
Fly
Damany Mathis
Damany Mathis
Kenzo
Charles Bernstein
Charles Berns...
Dr. Simon
Matt Malloy
Matt Malloy
Bradley
Vince Giordano
Vince Giordan...
Big Band Leader
Alison Folland
Alison Follan...
Jeopardy Contestant
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