TOM HANKS’ TOP 10 MOVIES
“A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood” (2019): In a challenging part to get just right, Hanks does a lovely job in channeling the essence of Fred Rogers, alias iconic children’s-show host “Mister Rogers.”
“Captain Phillips” (2013): Hanks gives a thoroughly gripping performance in the title role of this true story of a ship overtaken by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean.
“Cast Away” (2000): Considering that his sole co-star for much of the film is a volleyball, Hanks’ talent is invaluable to this saga of a courier company executive stranded on an island by a plane crash.
“Saving Private Ryan” (1998): Under Oscar winner Steven Spielberg’s direction, Hanks is the perfect everyman in representing a U.S. soldier in charge of others amid the horrors of World War II.
“That Thing You Do!” (1996): Even more as writer-director than as co-star, Hanks paints a warm portrait of a fictitious ‘60s rock band’s rise and fall.
“Forrest Gump” (1994): Hanks earned his second Oscar as he took the iconic title character through encounters with others real and fictional.
“Philadelphia” (1993): Oscar came calling the first time for Hanks for his fully felt portrayal of a lawyer with AIDS suing his former firm.
“Sleepless in Seattle” (1993): The template for Hanks’ work as a romantic leading man marked one of his memorable teamings with Meg Ryan.
“Big” (1988): The childlike spirit Hanks exudes is crucial to this comedy about a youngster who gets his wish to grow up overnight.
“Splash” (1984): Hanks made a big splash himself in the comedy that made him a movie star, casting him as an ordinary guy who falls in love with a mermaid (Daryl Hannah).