Finding Forrester

2000 · 2h16 · Film

Directed by Gus Van Sant

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

Ideal when you feel… Sad / low Exhausted

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.

Original language

English

Country

United States

Screenplay

Mike Rich

Music

Bill Brown, Bill Frisell

Cinematography

Harris Savides

Cast

Anna Paquin, Damany Mathis, Busta Rhymes, April Grace, Michael Pitt, Michael Nouri, Richard Easton

Updated August 14, 2026

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