Tom Hanks Top 3 Movies

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, Sally Field
Rated PG-13

Forrest Gump is a 1994 American comedy-drama film directed by Robert Zemeckis and written by Eric Roth. Based on the 1986 novel of the same name by Winston Groom, the film stars Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise, and Sally Field. The story follows the life of low I.Q. Forrest Gump (Hanks) and his epic journey through life, meeting historical figures, influencing popular culture, and experiencing firsthand historic events of the late 20th century. Through this, Forrest discovers that his childhood love, Jenny (Wright), is troubled and attempts to win her love. Forrest's innocence and kindness have a profound effect on the lives of everyone he meets, including Lieutenant Dan (Sinise), a Vietnam War veteran who befriends Forrest despite their differences. The film was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $677 million worldwide, becoming the highest-grossing film of 1994 and the second highest-grossing film at the time. It was nominated for multiple awards, including 13 Academy Awards at the 67th Academy Awards, of which it won six, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Visual Effects, and Best Film Editing. It also

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns
Rated R

Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American war film directed by Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks and Matt Damon. Set during World War II, the film follows Captain John Miller (Hanks) as he leads a squad of soldiers on a mission to rescue Private James Ryan (Damon), whose three brothers have recently been killed in action. The squad's journey takes them through the brutal Battle of Normandy, as they struggle to survive while carrying out their mission. Along the way they must face the harsh realities of war and the difficult decisions that must be made in order to complete the mission. The film explores themes of courage, heroism, and sacrifice, and showcases some of the most realistic and gripping combat scenes ever put on film.

From Frank Darabont, starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse, Bonnie Hunt
Rated R

The Green Mile is a 1999 fantasy drama film directed by Frank Darabont and starring Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, and David Morse. It is based on the 1996 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The film is set on Death Row in a Louisiana prison in the 1930s and tells the story of Paul Edgecomb (Hanks), a prison guard, and John Coffey (Duncan), an African American inmate with supernatural powers. Edgecomb and the other guards, along with the prison's warden, are deeply moved by Coffey's story and come to believe that he is innocent of the crime he was convicted of. After witnessing Coffey's miraculous healing powers, they attempt to prove his innocence and help him escape execution. The film is a powerful drama that explores themes of redemption, justice, and morality. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won two Oscars, for Best Supporting Actor and Best Adapted Screenplay. The film is widely considered to be one of the best films of the 1990s and has become a cult classic.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken, Martin Sheen
Rated PG-13

Catch Me If You Can is a 2002 American biographical crime film directed and produced by Steven Spielberg from a screenplay by Jeff Nathanson. It stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Frank Abagnale, Jr., a con artist who posed as an airline pilot, a doctor, and a lawyer for his financial gain. The film follows Abagnale as he is pursued by an FBI agent, Carl Hanratty (Tom Hanks). The film chronicles Abagnale's adventures as he commits daring financial scams and evades capture outwitting both his pursuers and the authorities. In the end, Abagnale is caught and sentenced to prison, but his experience with the FBI teaches him the value of honesty. The film is based on the true story of Frank Abagnale, Jr. and his memoir of the same name. It was nominated for two Academy Awards, Best Actor in a Leading Role (DiCaprio) and Best Music, Original Score (John Williams).

From Robert Zemeckis, starring Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez, Lari White
Rated PG-13

Cast Away is a 2000 drama-adventure movie directed by Robert Zemeckis and starring Tom Hanks. The story focuses on Chuck Noland, a FedEx executive who is stranded on an uninhabited island after his plane crashes in the South Pacific. After four years of being stranded, Chuck musters up the courage to escape the island and return to civilization. Along the way, he meets a volleyball named Wilson, who serves as his only companion, and finds a way to survive on the island. With the help of his newfound resilience, Chuck eventually makes it home and is reunited with his loved ones. The movie provides an insightful exploration of the human ability to endure and survive in extreme conditions.

From Paul Greengrass, starring Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman, Catherine Keener
Rated PG-13

Captain Phillips is a thrilling biopic from director Paul Greengrass, starring Tom Hanks as the titular Richard Phillips, an experienced cargo ship captain. In 2009, Phillips is sent to the dangerous waters near the Horn of Africa, where he heads the ship Maersk Alabama. After successfully navigating his vessel, he is suddenly attacked by Somali pirates, led by the dangerous Muse (Barkhad Abdi). Phillips must now attempt to outwit and outmaneuver the pirates in order to ensure his and his crew's safety. Through a series of intense, high-stakes negotiations, Phillips is able to secure the release of his crew and himself, and in the process, he is able to gain a greater understanding of the Somali pirates' motives. Captain Phillips is a riveting, intense look at the complex, real-life events that unfolded on the high seas in 2009, and it features a career-defining performance from Tom Hanks.

From Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise
Rated PG

Apollo 13 is a 1995 American Space Adventure film directed by Ron Howard, based on the true story of the ill-fated 1970 Apollo 13 lunar mission. Astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton), and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) are to be the third moon-landing crew, but a malfunction onboard sends their spacecraft far off-course, turning their mission from a lunar landing into a thrilling struggle for survival. With time running out, the crew must work together to find a way back to Earth. With their lives and the future of the mission on the line, the astronauts must use every ounce of their courage, ingenuity, and sheer will to survive.

From Jonathan Demme, starring Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Roberta Maxwell, Buzz Kilman
Rated PG-13

Philadelphia is a 1993 legal drama film directed by Jonathan Demme. It stars Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington and was one of the first mainstream Hollywood films to acknowledge HIV/AIDS, homosexuality, and homophobia. The plot follows Andrew Beckett (Hanks), a gay lawyer who is fired from his law firm because of his condition. He then hires a homophobic lawyer, Joe Miller (Washington), to sue his former firm for wrongful termination. Through the course of their trial, Miller learns to accept Beckett's homosexuality and the two form a strong bond. The film explores themes of acceptance, tolerance, and understanding of LGBT individuals. Philadelphia was well-received by critics and earned several awards and nominations, including two Academy Awards for Best Actor (Hanks) and Best Original Song ("Streets of Philadelphia").

From Sam Mendes, starring Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Rob Maxey, Liam Aiken
Rated R

Road to Perdition is a 2002 movie directed by Sam Mendes and starring Tom Hanks, Paul Newman, and Jude Law. The story follows twelve-year-old Michael Sullivan, Jr. (Tyler Hoechlin), and his father, Michael Sullivan, Sr. (Tom Hanks), as they embark on a quest for revenge after Michael Sr.'s employer and mentor, John Rooney (Paul Newman), orders a hit on Sullivan's family. John's son, Connor Rooney (Jude Law) attempts to stop them in their tracks, as the two families clash in a struggle for power. Along their journey, Sullivan and his son encounter a colorful cast of characters, including a hitman (Daniel Craig) and a photographer (Jennifer Jason Leigh), as they battle their way to Perdition and the truth buried beneath the lies of their past.

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda, Amy Ryan
Rated PG-13

Bridge of Spies is a Cold War-era spy thriller directed by Steven Spielberg. The film stars Tom Hanks as James Donovan, an American lawyer tasked with negotiating the release of a captured American pilot from the Soviet Union. With the help of a CIA agent and a Soviet spy, Donovan navigates the complexities of the Cold War and attempts to arrange a prisoner exchange between the two superpowers. Along the way, he must dodge the KGB, the CIA, and the US government in order to make his mission a success. Ultimately, Donovan succeeds in negotiating the release of the American pilot and the two spies, in what came to be known as the "Bridge of Spies".

From John Lee Hancock, starring Emma Thompson, Tom Hanks, Annie Rose Buckley, Colin Farrell
Rated PG-13

"Saving Mr. Banks" (2013) is a drama film directed by John Lee Hancock and starring Emma Thompson and Tom Hanks. The film follows the story of Walt Disney's twenty-year quest to obtain the film rights to author P.L. Travers' book "Mary Poppins" in order to turn it into a feature film. The story takes place in the early 1960s, when the formidable author and Disney, a visionary film maker, clash during a two-week long, antagonistic negotiation process. As Travers reluctantly begins to let go of her beloved characters and Disney fights for a happy ending, both sides learn valuable lessons that neither had anticipated. A poignant tale of art, commerce, and making dreams come true, "Saving Mr. Banks" is a tender and heartwarming story of the power of family and friendship.

From Clint Eastwood, starring Tom Hanks, Aaron Eckhart, Laura Linney, Valerie Mahaffey
Rated PG-13

From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride, Stanley Tucci
Rated PG-13

From Directors: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski, starring Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant, Hugo Weaving
Rated R

From Penny Marshall, starring Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia, John Heard
Rated PG

From Penny Marshall, starring Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Lori Petty, Madonna
Rated PG

From Steven Spielberg, starring Meryl Streep, Tom Hanks, Sarah Paulson, Bob Odenkirk
Rated PG-13

From Mike Nichols, starring Tom Hanks, Julia Roberts, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Amy Adams
Rated R

From Stephen Daldry, starring Thomas Horn, Tom Hanks, Sandra Bullock, Max von Sydow
Rated PG-13

From Tom Hanks, starring Tom Hanks, Liv Tyler, Charlize Theron, Tom Everett Scott
Rated PG

From Nora Ephron, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Ross Malinger, Rita Wilson
Rated PG

From Joe Dante, starring Tom Hanks, Bruce Dern, Carrie Fisher, Corey Feldman
Rated PG

From Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, Ewan McGregor, Ayelet Zurer, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated PG-13

From Nora Ephron, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey
Rated PG

From Ron Howard, starring Tom Hanks, Audrey Tautou, Jean Reno, Ian McKellen
Rated PG-13