QUIZ: Do You Think You’re A Die-Hard Forrest Gump Fan?

Nadine Blanco|Entertainment|9 Nov 2018

Was Tom Hanks really running in the movie?

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Retry Correct Incorrect Forrest Gump famously runs all across America in some of the most scenic settings, but in those long-distance shots it’s not actually Tom Hanks. His brother Jim served as a body double for those scenes!
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Sunset Boulevard/Getty Images
Sunset Boulevard/Getty Images

Was Tom Hanks really running in the movie?

  • Of course! He has said he lost 15 pounds filming those scenes
  • No, that was also CGI
  • Yes, he even hired a personal trainer to help him with his breathing
  • No, it was a body double
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