Forget Paris (1995): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Forget Paris is a 1995 comedy drama starring Billy Crystal as Mickey Gordon, Debra Winger and Joe Mantegna. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $33.2 million worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Forget Paris About?
The premise of Forget Paris without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A romantic comedy that explores love after marriage. Basketball referee Mickey Gordon journeys to France to attend his father's funeral, where he meets Ellen Andrews, an American expatriate working for the airline he flies with. Sparks fly and they begin a relationship, but it faces a series of frustrating obstacles and misunderstandings.
Forget Paris Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- love
- husband wife relationship
- marital separation
- marital reconciliation
- basketball referee
- dysfunctional marriage
- nonlinear timeline
- flashback
- restaurant
- city name in title
- american abroad
- directed by star
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- paris france
- title spoken by character
- los angeles california
- airport
- friendship
- sarcasm
- cameo appearance
- sightseeing
- car salesman
- repeated line
- sperm sample
- scene after end credits
- basketball game
- fiance fiancee relationship
- happiness
- senility
- loneliness
- depression
- crying
- waiter
- world war two veteran
- marriage proposal
- referee
- basketball
- infertility
- coffin
- marriage
- pigeon
- death of father
- photograph montage during opening credits
- photograph montage
- france
- charlotte north carolina
- mouse
- new york city
- burial
- kiss
- hotel room
Forget Paris Cast & Characters
Billy Crystal leads the cast as Mickey Gordon, with Debra Winger as Ellen Andrews Gordon and Joe Mantegna as Andy.
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Billy Crystal as Mickey Gordon -
Debra Winger as Ellen Andrews Gordon -
Joe Mantegna as Andy - Cynthia Stevenson as Liz
Also Starring in Forget Paris
· 78 more- William Hickey Arthur
- Mary Ann Hermansen Knicks City Dancer
- Clint Howard Exterminator
- Richard Masur Craig
- Tom Wright Tommy
- Cathy Moriarty Lois
- Julie Kavner Lucy
- Robert Costanzo Waiter
- Dan Castellaneta Man Test Driving Car
- Kareem Abdul-Jabbar Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
- Charles Barkley Charles Barkley
- Allan Kolman French Waiter
- Johnny Williams Lou
- David Robinson David Robinson
- Andre Rosey Brown Huge Bodyguard
- Liz Sheridan Woman in Car
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- John Spencer Jack
- Kevin Johnson Kevin Johnson
- Patrick Thomas O'Brien Angry Fan
- David St. James Airline Official
- Bill Walton Bill Walton
- E.E. Bell Angry Fan
- Marv Albert Marv Albert
- Isiah Thomas Isiah Thomas
- Reggie Miller Reggie Miller
- Patrick Ewing Patrick Ewing
- Jay Rasumny Angry Fan
- Tim Halligan Doctor
- Ken Johnson Angry Fan
- Rush Limbaugh Rush Limbaugh
- Richard Assad Suitcase Man
- Jo Farkas Angry Fan
- Lisa Rieffel Receptionist
- Judyann Elder Ivy
- Roberto Bonanni Distinguished Frenchman
- Tom Ohmer Motorcycle Policeman
- David Sanborn David Sanborn
- Marques Johnson Marques Johnson
- Bill Laimbeer Bill Laimbeer
- Charles Oakley Charles Oakley
- Richard Haje Dangerous Man
- Phil Forman Man on Plane
- Emmy Smith Woman in Porsche
- Zack Eginton 5-Year Old Boy
- Marty Brinton Angry Fan
- John Starks John Starks
- Kurt Rambis Kurt Rambis
- Chris Mullin Chris Mullin
- Irving Wasserman Man in Car
- Janette Caldwell Andy's Date
- Beverly Piper Organist
- Tim Hardaway Tim Hardaway
- Marty McSorley Detroit Fan
- Blythe Matsui Dancer
- Hedwige De Mouroux Distinguished Businesswoman
- Bert Copello Airline Employee
- Margaret Nagle Marilyn
- Spud Webb Spud Webb
- Jennifer Mickelson 7-Year Old Girl
- Dan Majerle Dan Majerle
- Paul Westphal Paul Westphal
- Sean Elliott Sean Elliott
- Ron Ross Insolent Official
- Andy Flaster Airline Official
- Gregory Paul Jackson Airline Official
- Andreas Tessi Airline Official
- Chris Shaver Laker Girl
- Joie Shettler Spurs Silver Dancer
- Lisa Sherrill Gannon Attractive Woman
- Andrea Toste Sonics Dancer
- Tim Albern Fertility Doctor
- Deb Lacusta Nurse
- Robert Hunter Jr. Detroit Fan
- Charlotte Etienne 3-Year Old Girl
- Jean Shum Waitress
- Rick Gunderson Motorcycle Cop
- Eric Christian Motorcycle Cop
- Genelle Baumgardner Veronique
Forget Paris Plot Summary
What happens in Forget Paris from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At a bustling New York City restaurant, Andy sits with Liz Liz and the rest of the party as he begins to tell the story of how his friends Mickey Gordon and Ellen came to fall in love, a tale that unfolds with warmth, humor, and a touch of fate. The evening’s mood shifts from casual chatter to a sweeping romance as the focus shifts to the two lovers whose paths cross across continents and years, each moment shaping the other in unexpected ways. The narrator’s cadence invites the group—and the audience at heart—to witness a bond built on shared losses, bold choices, and a willingness to redefine life on the road.
Full summary
The whole story of Forget Paris, scene by scene
Forget Paris Box Office
Forget Paris grossed $33.2 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$33.2M
- US & Canada
- $33.2M
How Well Do You Know Forget Paris?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Forget Paris FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of Forget Paris, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Forget Paris?
Forget Paris runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was Forget Paris released?
Forget Paris was released on May 19, 1995.
Who is in the cast of Forget Paris?
Forget Paris stars Billy Crystal as Mickey Gordon, Debra Winger as Ellen Andrews Gordon and Joe Mantegna as Andy, among 82 credited actors.
How much did Forget Paris make at the box office?
Forget Paris grossed $33.2 million worldwide.
Does Forget Paris have a post-credit scene?
No. Forget Paris has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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