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The timeless gemForrest Gumphas stirred up some serious talk thanks to the American actor Taylor Sheridan. The 53-year-old’s interpretation of Tom Hanks’ iconic rendition of the titular role has prompted staunch backlash from devoted fans, vehemently challenging his viewpoint.
The clash of perspectives on the cinematic masterpiece’s virtues has thrust the actor’s critique into the spotlight, becoming a central topic of contention. However, supportersof Forrest Gumpare rallying against Sheridan’s assessment. It adds a layer of complexity to the ongoing discussion around the beloved film.
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Taylor Sheridan Despises The Classic Tom Hanks FilmForrest Gump
Taylor Sheridan, the guy behind hits likeYellowstoneand movies such asWind RiverandHell or High Water,isn’t exactly a fan of the classicTom Hanksflick,Forrest Gump.
He’s made it pretty clear that it’s not his cup of tea. He’s been pretty vocal about it, saying he outright hates the movie. In an interview withJoe Rogan, Sheridan spilled the beans, explaining why he’s not into it. He said,
“For me, the holy grail as a storyteller is to entertain, educate, and enlighten. Don’t give anybody answers, just lots of questions to think about – that’s my job. Because I can’t stand to pay money to have someone preach to me their ideas. That’s the reason I hated Forrest Gump.”
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He just can’t get behind the whole“doddering f**king idiot saves the world”plotline. The filmmaker continued,
“Everybody else around him… he’s just gonna go on a f**king run across America and everyone’s gonna follow him and that’s gonna heal the country? I just was like, ‘What is this sh*t.”
Rogan pointed out that back when the movie came out, it was a fresh idea, and let’s not forget, it snagged six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Hanks. But Sheridan’s not budging.
His dislike forForrest Gumpadds another layer to the ongoing debate about its cultural impact and why it’s still so popular. However, opinions about this Hanks film are all over the place on social media, contrasting Sheridan’s opinion.
Fans Dislike Taylor Sheridan’s Perspective OnForrest Gump
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Fans aren’t happy with Sheridan’s views on the classicForrest Gump.The well-known screenwriter hasn’t held back in sharing his dislike for the beloved 67-year-old’s movie.
Sheridan’s criticism ofForrest Gumphas stirred up debate among fans who have a soft spot for the film. One fan even commented, saying,
“Bro literally copied Dallas and has the audacity lol. Also couldn’t even finish his own show btw lol.”
Bro literally copied Dallas and has the audacity lol
Also couldn’t even finish his own show btw lol.
A few more lols for good measure.pic.twitter.com/NRKRdHMFm2
— monarch the great (@OneMonarchTwo)June 26, 2025
Worst take ever
— zbigi (@zbigi15)June 26, 2025
He hates Forrest Gump because he doesn’t understand the art
— ✨The 1 & Only✨ (@VikingIrishGod)July 01, 2025
And yet 25 years later we all still know and talk about that movie. Know what won’t be talked about, Yellowstone. Focus on your art and don’t tear down others. Really bad look and smacks of jealousy that they couldn’t create a work that will stand the test of time.
— Aaron2112 (@AaronT2112)July 01, 2025
Forrest Gump was much better than all Sheridan’s crap.
— Karsten Krogh (@KarstenKrogh14)July 11, 2025
Horrible take. Forrest never “figured out the world” he just gave the viewers a different perspective they didn’t have before. We as humans over complicate everything, this character shows life & love in the simplest terms.
— JT (@letslocomote)August 10, 2025
While everyone’s got their own opinion, Sheridan’s perspective adds an interesting twist to discussions about the movie’s cultural impact.
As fans continue to voice their differing opinions, it’s clear that Sheridan’s stance onForrest Gumphas hit a nerve with its devoted fanbase.
You can catchForrest Gumpon Prime Video and Yellowstone on Paramount Plus.
Muskan Chaudhary
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Muskan Chaudhary, Junior Content Writer at Fandom wire. Having completed her degree in Commerce, she has written over 500 articles spanning FandomWire and Animated Times in the pop culture. She is dedicated to bring the latest and informative content from the entertainment world, thus expanding her knowledge in the field. Apart from her contributions to FandamWire, she has a keen interest in video games, sketching and playing tennis.
