🎬Best Tom Hanks Movies Ranked
Tom Hanks has delivered some of cinema's most memorable performances across decades. From heartfelt dramas to animated adventures, his films often blend emotion, history, and storytelling. Which of his movies stands out as the best to you? Vote now.
What counts: Best means highest critical acclaim, audience impact, and cultural significance. Figures are approximate.
Forrest Gump▲ Rising
Forrest Gump traces a simple man's accidental journey through American history, from the 1950s to the 1980s. The ping-pong championship and Medal of Honor scenes capture its blend of innocence and epic scope. It earns the top spot for cultural resonance and emotional payoff.
Year: 1994IMDb Rating: 8.8/10Box Office: 678 $MRuntime: 142 minOscars Won: 6
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61Cast Away▲ Rising
Cast Away strands Hanks alone on an island after a plane crash, forcing survival and introspection. The FedEx package motif and volleyball companion Wilson define its emotional arc. It stands out for raw performance and isolation storytelling.
Year: 2000IMDb Rating: 7.8/10Box Office: 430 $MRuntime: 143 minOscars Won: 1
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27Saving Private Ryan▲ Rising
Saving Private Ryan opens with the visceral D-Day landing and follows a squad's mission to rescue one soldier. The Omaha Beach sequence redefined war film realism. It ranks high for technical mastery and moral weight.
Year: 1998IMDb Rating: 8.6/10Box Office: 482 $MRuntime: 169 minOscars Won: 5
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22Apollo 13▲ Rising
Apollo 13 recounts the real 1970 moon mission crisis and the ground crew's ingenuity to bring the crew home. The 'failure is not an option' line and CO2 filter fix are signature moments. It excels in tension and historical accuracy.
Year: 1995IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Box Office: 355 $MRuntime: 140 minOscars Won: 2
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21Big▲ Rising
Big follows a boy who wishes to be grown-up and lands a toy-company job as an adult. The giant piano duet and carnival wish reversal mark its playful heart. It tops family-friendly lists for charm and timeless appeal.
Year: 1988IMDb Rating: 7.3/10Box Office: 152 $MRuntime: 104 minOscars Won: 0
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13Bridge of Spies follows a lawyer negotiating a Cold War prisoner swap. The Berlin Wall crossing and courtroom defense show quiet conviction. It earns ranking for historical nuance and Spielberg-Hanks pairing.
Year: 2015IMDb Rating: 7.6/10Box Office: 165 $MRuntime: 142 minOscars Won: 1
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12The Green Mile▲ Rising
The Green Mile follows death-row guards and a miraculous inmate with healing powers. The electric-chair climax and mouse subplot highlight its themes of justice and mercy. It earns placement through emotional depth and Stephen King adaptation.
Year: 1999IMDb Rating: 8.6/10Box Office: 287 $MRuntime: 189 minOscars Won: 0
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7Toy Story 3 sends the toys to daycare and an incinerator scare that tests loyalty. The daycare escape and bittersweet ending close the trilogy powerfully. It ranks for emotional payoff and animation peak.
Year: 2010IMDb Rating: 8.3/10Box Office: 1,067 $MRuntime: 103 minOscars Won: 2
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6Captain Phillips recreates the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking and hostage rescue. The final 'I'm the captain now' standoff and Navy SEAL extraction provide intensity. It stands tall for gripping realism.
Year: 2013IMDb Rating: 7.8/10Box Office: 219 $MRuntime: 134 minOscars Won: 0
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5Philadelphia▲ Rising
Philadelphia portrays a lawyer with AIDS fighting wrongful dismissal in a landmark case. The opera scene and courtroom summation deliver its emotional core. It claims a high rank for tackling prejudice with dignity.
Year: 1993IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Box Office: 207 $MRuntime: 125 minOscars Won: 2
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4Toy Story launched the Pixar era with Woody and Buzz's rivalry and friendship. The 'You've got a friend in me' theme and claw machine rescue define its adventure. It ranks high for animation innovation and heart.
Year: 1995IMDb Rating: 8.3/10Box Office: 415 $MRuntime: 81 minOscars Won: 0
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2Catch Me If You Can▲ Rising
Catch Me If You Can follows real-life con artist Frank Abagnale and the FBI pursuit. The cat-and-mouse plane and check-forging sequences showcase cleverness. It earns its spot for energetic pacing and true-story charm.
Year: 2002IMDb Rating: 8.1/10Box Office: 352 $MRuntime: 141 minOscars Won: 0
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2Sully▼ Falling
Sully dramatizes the 2009 Hudson River emergency landing and the subsequent investigation. The dual cockpit and hearing scenes highlight pilot heroism under scrutiny. It places well for concise storytelling and real heroism.
Year: 2016IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Box Office: 161 $MRuntime: 96 minOscars Won: 0
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2Road to Perdition follows a hitman's son witnessing his father's crimes during the Depression. The rain-soaked final confrontation seals its tragic tone. It claims rank for visual style and father-son drama.
Year: 2002IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Box Office: 181 $MRuntime: 117 minOscars Won: 1
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1Sleepless in Seattle▲ Rising
Sleepless in Seattle unites a widower and a listener through a radio show. The Empire State Building climax delivers classic romantic payoff. It earns spot for feel-good chemistry.
Year: 1993IMDb Rating: 6.8/10Box Office: 228 $MRuntime: 105 minOscars Won: 0
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1Splash introduces a mermaid who transforms on land and falls for Hanks. The department-store chase and secret-reveal scenes drive the comedy. It ranks for early star-making charm.
Year: 1984IMDb Rating: 6.3/10Box Office: 70 $MRuntime: 111 minOscars Won: 0
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-3A League of Their Own depicts the WWII women's baseball league and its dissolution. The 'There's no crying in baseball' line and final reunion anchor its legacy. It earns placement for ensemble fun and sports history.
Year: 1992IMDb Rating: 7.3/10Box Office: 132 $MRuntime: 128 minOscars Won: 0
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-4Toy Story 2 sends Woody to a collector's shelf and a rescue mission. The 'When She Loved Me' song and airport chase highlight its stakes. It ranks for expanding the world with heart.
Year: 1999IMDb Rating: 7.9/10Box Office: 511 $MRuntime: 92 minOscars Won: 0
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-4The Terminal strands an immigrant in an airport due to a coup back home. The makeshift home and romance with a flight attendant give warmth. It ranks for inventive premise and gentle humor.
Year: 2004IMDb Rating: 7.4/10Box Office: 219 $MRuntime: 128 minOscars Won: 0
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-5Turner & Hooch▼ Falling
Turner & Hooch pairs a neat cop with a slobbery dog witness to a crime. The car chase and dog-training montages supply the laughs. It earns placement for buddy-cop fun.
Year: 1989IMDb Rating: 6.2/10Box Office: 71 $MRuntime: 100 minOscars Won: 0
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-8The Ladykillers▼ Falling
The Ladykillers remakes the classic with a gang hiding loot under an old lady's house. The gospel choir and criminal mishaps supply dark comedy. It earns spot for Coen brothers quirk.
Year: 2004IMDb Rating: 6.2/10Box Office: 77 $MRuntime: 104 minOscars Won: 0
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-8The Post▼ Falling
The Post follows the Washington Post's decision to publish the Pentagon Papers. The newsroom tension and First Amendment fight anchor its urgency. It ranks for timely journalism drama.
Year: 2017IMDb Rating: 7.2/10Box Office: 180 $MRuntime: 116 minOscars Won: 0
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-16Charlie Wilson's War▼ Falling
Charlie Wilson's War follows a congressman arming Afghan rebels against the Soviets. The backroom deals and mujahideen meetings drive the satire. It places for sharp political comedy.
Year: 2007IMDb Rating: 7/10Box Office: 119 $MRuntime: 102 minOscars Won: 0
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-16Toy Story 4▼ Falling
Toy Story 4 adds Forky and a road trip that questions toy purpose. The carnival finale and Woody's choice provide closure. It earns rank for fresh characters and franchise evolution.
Year: 2019IMDb Rating: 7.7/10Box Office: 1,073 $MRuntime: 100 minOscars Won: 1
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