Life & Style On this day in history, July 6, 1994, 'Forrest Gump' is released in theaters: 'One-of-a-kind treat' The Oscar-winning film “Forrest Gump” was released in theaters on this day in history, July 6, 1994. An adaptation of the 1986 novel of the same name by author Winston Groom, the movie was a smash success and earned $678.2 million worldwide. July 6, 2023