The film "Forrest Gump" was filmed in Los Angeles, USA.

Filming Locations:

Doheny Memorial Library

In the Movie

Scene where During the celebration of the end of school, a recruiter from the American army approaches Forrest. He asks him if he has ever thought about his future.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Doheny Memorial Library, also known as Edward L. Doheny Jr. Memorial Library, is a library located in the center of the University of Southern California (USC) campus. Oil magnate Edward L. Doheny donated $1.1 million after his son was shot in 1932. It was designed by architect Ralph Adams Cram.

University of Southern California School of International Relations

In the Movie

Scene where Forrest Gump looks at his mother as he graduates from college.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at USC School of International Relations is part of the University of Southern California.

Plum Hill Plantation

In the Movie

Scene where Forrest and Jenny climb their tree.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Plum Hill Plantation was once part of Bluff Plantation, owned by rice planter Nathaniel Heyward. The estate remained in the Heyward family until the early 1900s. The current owners purchased it in the late 1970s. This is private property.

Houseboat

In the Movie

Scene where Forrest sees Lieutenant Dan in the harbor and decides to jump off his boat.

In Reality

Hampton Street Elementary School

In the Movie

Scene where The principal of the school where Forrest attends tries to explain to Mrs. Gump that Forrest has a low IQ and should go to a special school. But Forrest's mother cares about his education. "What does 'normal' mean anyway? Maybe he's... a little slow. But my boy Forrest will get the same opportunities as everyone else."

In Reality

Street

In the Movie

Scene where Forrest and his mother return home from the doctor.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Chippewa Square

Bus Stop

In the Movie

Scene where Mom sees Forrest off to the bus that will take him to his first day of school.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a road north of Savannah.

Bus Stop Bench

In the Movie

Scene where Forrest, at the very beginning of the film, sits waiting for a bus and tells passersby the story of his life.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at Chippewa Square, which is actually a small square with a monument in the center. In reality, there is no bench or bus stop at this location.

Road

In the Movie

Scene where Forrest has been running across the country for months and, while passing through Arizona, has already acquired a crowd of followers. At this moment, a guy runs up to him asking for help coming up with a print for his T-shirt.

In Reality

The scene was filmed at a road that is part of the legendary Route 66, near a truck stop with an advertising structure in the shape of two arrows.