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Forrest Gump Tops Poll as America's Favorite Film

2/6/2025

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A recent Talker Research poll of 2,000 Americans crowned “Forrest Gump” as the beloved favorite film, with “The Wizard of Oz” and “Titanic” trailing close behind. Generational tastes shine through, as Gen Z leans towards “Toy Story” and “Avengers: End Game,” while Millennials cherish nostalgia, averaging 50 viewings of their favorites, and Baby Boomers revel in timeless classics like “Dirty Dancing.”

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A recent Talker Research poll of 2,000 Americans crowned “Forrest Gump” as the beloved favorite film, with “The Wizard of Oz” and “Titanic” trailing close behind. Generational tastes shine through, as Gen Z leans towards “Toy Story” and “Avengers: End Game,” while Millennials cherish nostalgia, averaging 50 viewings of their favorites, and Baby Boomers revel in timeless classics like “Dirty Dancing.”