Forrest Gump is a story about a man with a low IQ who accidentally influences several moments in history, including the Vietnam War and the Watergate scandal. The movie follows Forrest as he goes through life, meeting new people and having new adventures. Along the way, he forms unlikely friendships and falls in love. The movie is both funny and moving, and has become a classic in American cinema.

Throughout the movie, Forrest encounters many different people and situations that seem to be completely random and chance. However, these encounters end up having a significant impact on the course of history. This raises the question of whether Forrest is just a victim of chance or if there is some greater force at work in his life.