Tom Hanks's film career began in 1980, but his triumph came in 1994 when he starred in Robert Zemeckis's drama Forrest Gump. Since then, we know the actor as a two-time Oscar winner for Best Actor, for his starring performances in Philadelphia (1993) and Forrest Gump (1994), which places him among only two actors in history to achieve this honor consecutively. His name on the top cast list has become a guarantee of quality. We have compiled a list of ten films featuring Tom Hanks.
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- Forrest Gump
- The Green Mile
- Saving Private Ryan
- Catch Me If You Can
- Cast Away
- Captain Phillips
- Road to Perdition
- Bridge of Spies
- A Man Called Otto
- Cloud Atlas
Forrest Gump
IMDb: 8.8/10
1994, Drama, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
Forrest Gump has faced the mockery of those around him since childhood. While he may not be the brightest, many can only envy his kindness and openness. His life has unfolded in quite an extraordinary way. From a young age, he suffered from leg ailments that affected his quality of life. However, his inner strength allowed him to take up running — he turned out to have incredible talent for the sport. Initially, his friend Jenny supported him, but eventually, their paths diverged. Forrest continued to run, but what happened to Jenny? The main character himself will share that story while sitting at a bus stop.
The Green Mile
IMDb: 8.6/10
1999, Crime, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery
USA, R
Director: Frank Darabont
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Michael Clarke Duncan, David Morse
Cold Mountain Prison is not the best place to spend your time. It is a facility where inmates await execution. Each prisoner walks the 'green mile' on their way to the execution chamber. The warden of one of the blocks is Paul Edgecomb. Throughout his career, he has seen many inmates and guards, but the giant John Coffey, accused of a horrific crime, has become one of the most unusual residents of the block.
Saving Private Ryan
IMDb: 8.6/10
1998, Drama, War
USA, R
Director: Steven Spielberg
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore
Saving Private Ryan is an epic saga of courage, brotherhood and sacrifice. The film tells the story of a group of American soldiers tasked with finding and rescuing Private Ryan, who lost three brothers in the war. Their journey through the hell of war becomes a test of their strength, forcing them to rethink the meaning of life and their role in this world. Steven Spielberg has created not just an exciting action film, but a profound philosophical work that makes you think about the price of human life and what it means to be a hero.
Catch Me If You Can
IMDb: 8.1/10
2002, Biography, Crime, Drama
USA, PG-13
Director: Steven Spielberg
Top cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hanks, Christopher Walken
A gripping story of the confrontation between two extraordinary minds. Frank Abignale, a young and charismatic con man, has an incredible talent for reincarnation and deception. He easily forges documents, fits into any role and leaves a trail of deceived people and empty bank accounts behind him. However, on his way stands Carl Hanratty, an experienced FBI agent with an iron will and great intellect. Their confrontation becomes an intellectual duel where every move is crucial.
Cast Away
IMDb: 7.8/10
2000, Adventure, Drama, Romance
USA, PG-13
Director: Robert Zemeckis
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez
Chuck Noland works for the logistics company FedEx and is a dedicated workaholic, often neglecting even his fiancée. But when he struggles to maintain a work-life balance, fate steps in. During yet another business trip, his plane crashes into the Pacific Ocean, leaving him as the sole survivor. He washes up on a deserted island, where he must fight for his survival.
Captain Phillips
IMDb: 7.8/10
2013, Action, Biography, Crime, Drama, Thriller
USA, PG-13
Director: Paul Greengrass
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Barkhad Abdi, Barkhad Abdirahman
In early April 2009, off the coast of Africa, several Somali pirates attacked and attempted to seize the massive container ship MV Maersk Alabama. The crew of the ship actively resists and refuses to be taken captive. With no other option, the attackers abandon the vessel on a small boat, taking Captain Richard Phillips with them.
Road to Perdition
IMDb: 7.7/10
2002, Crime, Drama, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Sam Mendes
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Tyler Hoechlin, Paul Newman
Road to Perdition is a dark and gripping story about a man trying to protect his family in the violent world of gangsters. Michael Sullivan, at first glance an ordinary family man, is actually a skilled hitman. When his son accidentally witnesses his criminal activities, Sullivan's life becomes a nightmare. He has to choose between his duty to his family and loyalty to the criminal world. The film immerses us in the atmosphere of the 30s, where every step can be the last.
Bridge of Spies
IMDb: 7.6/10
2015, Drama, History, Thriller, War
USA, Germany, India, PG-13
Director: Steven Spielberg
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Mark Rylance, Alan Alda
The film is based on a series of real historical incidents and tells the tale of James Donovan, a Brooklyn lawyer who becomes a notable figure of the Cold War. The CIA assigns him an almost unfeasible task — to negotiate the release of an American U2 spy plane pilot captured in the USSR.
A Man Called Otto
IMDb: 7.5/10
2023, Comedy, Drama
USA, Sweden, PG-13
Director: Marc Forster
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Mariana Treviño, Rachel Keller
Sometimes, neighbors can turn your familiar world upside down. That's what happened to Otto. One day, a cheerful young family moved into the house next door, and Otto met the couple in his own unique way, even befriending Marisol. Little did Otto know that this friendship would change his life forever.
Cloud Atlas
IMDb: 7.4/10
2012, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller
USA, R
Director: Tom Tykwer, Lana Wachowski, Lilly Wachowski
Top cast: Tom Hanks, Halle Berry, Hugh Grant
Cloud Atlas is among the most eagerly awaited, discussed, and controversial film projects of 2012, created by the makers of Perfume and the Matrix trilogy. The plot is based on six interconnected stories. Each of these narratives represents five reincarnations occurring at different times, intricately woven together.
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