Finding Forrester

2000 · directed by Gus Van Sant

Rating

70/100

Hit

no

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.

Finding Forrester (2000), directed by Gus Van Sant, rates 70/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.

Cast

• Sean Connery
• Rob Brown
• F. Murray Abraham
• Anna Paquin
• Damany Mathis
• Busta Rhymes
• April Grace
• Michael Pitt
• Michael Nouri
• Richard Easton

Crew

• Harris Savides — Director of Photography
• Valdís Óskarsdóttir — Editor
• Bill Brown — Original Music Composer
• Bill Frisell — Original Music Composer
• Mike Rich — Writer

More from Gus Van Sant

1. Good Will Hunting (1997) — 83/100 · hit
2. Drugstore Cowboy (1989) — 79/100
3. Milk (2008) — 79/100
4. To Each His Own Cinema (2007) — 79/100
5. Mala Noche (1987) — 76/100
6. Elephant (2003) — 76/100

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