'Forrest Gump' was released 30 years ago on July 6, 1994 Keith Langston is a contributing writer at PEOPLE. He has been working at PEOPLE since 2023. His work has previously appeared in Entertainment ...

The iconic film "Forrest Gump" premiered 30 years ago, with a story that includes strong ties to Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama. The character was conceived by Winston Groom, one of the ...

Every actor who almost appeared in 'Forrest Gump,' from the lead role considerations to the supporting cast near misses.

The 'Running Point' actor also recreates multiple scenes from the 1994 classic film. By Carly Thomas Senior Editor, Digital This time, it’s not Tom Hanks running but rather his son, Chet Hanks. The ...

When Steve Starkey first read the script for “Forrest Gump,” it felt personal. In some ways, he saw himself on the page. He was a student at the University of California at Berkeley participating in ...