Cast: Tom Hanks

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Robin Wright · Gary Sinise · Mykelti Williamson

Synopsis Forrest Gump (1994) follows the extraordinary life of a kind-hearted man with a low IQ, who unintentionally influences several pivotal moments in 20th-century American history. From his humble beginnings in Alabama, Forrest becomes a football star, a Vietnam War hero,...

Direction Frank Darabont

Cast Tom Hanks · Michael Clarke Duncan · David Morse · Doug Hutchison

Synopsis The Green Mile (1999) is a poignant tale set in a 1930s Southern prison, focusing on the lives of the guards and inmates on death row, known as "The Green Mile." The story unfolds through the recollections of Paul Edgecomb,...

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Tom Hanks · Tom Sizemore · Edward Burns · Matt Damon

Synopsis In Saving Private Ryan (1998), a gripping World War II drama, a group of U.S. soldiers embarks on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to locate and bring home Private James Ryan, the sole surviving brother of four servicemen. Led...

Direction Sam Mendes

Cast Tom Hanks · Paul Newman · Jude Law · Tyler Hoechlin

Synopsis Road to Perdition (2002) follows Michael Sullivan, a loyal enforcer for an Irish-American mob boss during the Great Depression. When a tragic event shatters his family, Sullivan and his young son embark on a perilous journey of survival and vengeance....

Direction Jonathan Demme

Cast Tom Hanks · Denzel Washington · Antonio Banderas · Ron Vawter

Synopsis Philadelphia (1993) follows the story of Andrew Beckett, a talented lawyer who is secretly battling AIDS. When his firm discovers his condition, he is unjustly fired under the guise of incompetence. Determined to fight back, Andrew hires Joe Miller, a...

Direction Ken Burns · Lynn Novick

Cast Peter Coyote · Adam Arkin · Philip Bosco · Patricia Clarkson

Synopsis The story of the American activist struggle against the influence of alcohol, climaxing in the failed early 20th century nationwide era when it was banned.

Direction Rob Epstein · Jeffrey Friedman

Cast Lily Tomlin · Tony Curtis · Whoopi Goldberg · Harvey Fierstein

Synopsis Author Armistead Maupin (Tales of the City) wrote Lily Tomlin's narration for this superb documentary, based on a book by the late Vito Russo, about Hollywood's treatment of homosexual characters in this century. Never pointing a finger at anyone in...

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Leonardo DiCaprio · Tom Hanks · Christopher Walken · Amy Adams

Synopsis Catch Me If You Can (2002) follows the extraordinary true story of Frank Abagnale Jr., a young and charming con artist who successfully impersonates a pilot, doctor, and lawyer, all while cashing millions in fraudulent checks. As Frank eludes capture,...

Direction Robert Zemeckis

Cast Tom Hanks · Helen Hunt · Nick Searcy · Chris Noth

Synopsis Cast Away (2000) follows Chuck Noland, a FedEx systems engineer whose life revolves around time and efficiency. After a plane crash leaves him stranded on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean, Chuck must learn to survive with no resources...

Direction Susan Lacy

Cast Steven Spielberg · Leonardo DiCaprio · Christian Bale · Tom Hanks

Synopsis Through exclusive interviews with actors, family, and the filmmaker himself, this unprecedented documentary pulls back the curtain on the remarkable career of Steven Spielberg. Featuring Leonardo DiCaprio, Martin Scorsese, Liam Neeson, and many more.

Direction Leslie Iwerks

Cast Tim Allen · Brad Bird · Loren Carpenter · Randy Cartwright

Synopsis Documentary about the history of Pixar animation

Direction Don Roy King

Cast Vanessa Bayer · James Belushi · Win Butler · Fred Armisen

Synopsis Saturday Night Live celebrates 40 years in a star-studded 3-and-a-half hour live special featuring appearances from former and current cast members, past hosts and guest stars. Sketches include Justin & Jimmy Cold Open, Celebrity Jeopardy, The Californians/Buh-Bye, Audience Q&A, Digital...

Direction Peyton Reed

Cast Robert Zemeckis · Wendy Finerman Productions · Tom Hanks · Sally Field

Direction Paul Greengrass

Cast Tom Hanks · Barkhad Abdi · Mahat M. Ali · Barkhad Abdirahman

Synopsis Captain Phillips (2013) tells the gripping true story of Richard Phillips, the captain of the Maersk Alabama, a U.S. cargo ship hijacked by Somali pirates in 2009. As the pirates board the vessel, Phillips must use his wits and leadership...

Cast Paul Thomas Anderson · Brad Bird · Alonso Duralde · Neal Gabler

Synopsis A look at the history of movies and their impact on our culture.

Direction Baz Luhrmann

Cast Austin Butler · Tom Hanks · Olivia DeJonge · Richard Roxburgh

Synopsis The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over...

Direction Jacob Bernstein · Nick Hooker

Cast Tom Hanks · Reese Witherspoon · Steven Spielberg · Meryl Streep

Synopsis A look at the life and work of writer and filmmaker Nora Ephron.

Direction Richard Schickel

Cast Ray Harryhausen · Ray Bradbury · Dennis Muren · George Lucas

Synopsis For over 30 years he brought aliens, dinosaurs and mythological creatures to life in such classic fantasy/sci-fi films as "20 Million Miles to Earth," "The 7th Voyage of Sinbad," "Jason and the Argonauts," and "Clash of the Titans." Now Oscar-winning...

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Tom Hanks · Mark Rylance · Amy Ryan · Scott Shepherd

Synopsis Bridge of Spies (2015) follows James Donovan, an American lawyer recruited by the CIA during the Cold War. Tasked with negotiating the release of a captured U.S. pilot, Donovan must also navigate the complexities of espionage and diplomacy. His mission...

Direction Steven Spielberg

Cast Meryl Streep · Tom Hanks · Bruce Greenwood · Bob Odenkirk

Synopsis The Post (2017) follows the true story of The Washington Post's publisher, Katharine Graham, and editor, Ben Bradlee, as they navigate a pivotal moment in American journalism. When classified government documents, known as the Pentagon Papers, are leaked, revealing decades...