Forrest Gump (1994) stars Tom Hanks in the titular role and features the iconic line, "Life is like a box of chocolates." The movie follows Forrest's accidental involvement in many historical events.

Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the film won six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hanks. Its innovative use of CGI placed Forrest in historical footage, making him appear to interact with famous figures.