Tom Hanks' 32 greatest movie moments

EntertainmentMoviesTom Hanks' 32 greatest movie momentsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. EntertainmentMoviesTom Hanks' 32 greatest movie momentsWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Universal Pictures) Tom Hanks enjoys a rare reputation for being one of the nicest guys in Hollywood. It’s a strange reputation to have when, as an actor, Hanks has played all types, including less-than-savory men. “I have pulled every single one of those moments of behavior myself on a set,” Hanks said. “Not everybody is at their best every single day on a motion picture set. I’ve had tough days trying to be a professional when my life has been falling apart in more ways than one and the requirement for me that day is to be funny, charming and loving — and it’s the last way I feel.” But even so, Hanks makes it look so easy. Over a long career in Hollywood starting with the low-budget 1980 horror movie He Knows You’re Alone, Hanks has risen to the top of Hollywood as one of the most bankable, reliable leading men of all time. Though Hanks has a reputation for playing nice characters, he isn’t always in such roles. Here are 32 of the greatest Tom Hanks movie moments, some of which prove he’s anything but America’s unofficial dad. 32. “He’s White?” (Elvis) (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) 31. Reliving the First Date (A Man Called Otto) (Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing) 30. Science and Faith (Angels & Demons) (Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing) Sign up for the Total Film Newsletter Bringing all the latest movie news, features, and reviews to your inbox 29. “I’m Glad It’s You” (Road to Perdition) (Image credit: DreamWorks Pictures) 28. A Bugged Scotch Bottle (Charlie Wilson’s War) (Image credit: Universal Pictures) 27. “Thank God It’s Friday!” (Dragnet) (Image credit: Universal Pictures) 26. The Meaning of Symbols (The Da Vinci Code) (Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing) While both Dan Brown’s novel The Da Vinci Code and Ron Howard’s film version are unpopular with critics of all stripes, they are nevertheless hits. Because deep down, we feel that experts who don’t talk down on us have the power to make us feel smart. Case in point: The opening of Howard’s Da Vinci Code, which introduces Tom Hanks’ Robert Langdon as a renowned symbology expert, sees him calmly challenge an auditorium of students to identify symbols. To their surprise, pointy white hoods and swastikas aren’t what they seem at first. The scene perfectly sets the table for Langdon’s character, but also acts as a showcase for Hanks as an actor whose lasting image is that of an enthusiastic dad who knows when to turn the volume up or down. 25. Hiding in the Cave (News of the World) (Image credit: Universal Pictures) 24. A Christmas Call (Catch Me If You Can) (Image credit: DreamWorks) 23. “Can We Get Serious Now?” (Sully) (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) 22. “A Very Common Tale” (That Thing You Do!) (Image credit: 20th Century Studios) In 1996, Tom Hanks made his directing debut with That Thing You Do!, a comedy-drama about fictional pop band The Wonders who experience an immediate rise and fall in the 1960s American music industry. In addition to directing the movie, Hanks also plays Mr. White, The Wonders’ business manager. When the band splits apart, Mr. White warns drummer Guy (Tom Everett Scott) that they are in “breach of contract.” Although Guy asserts that The Wonders still have a hit record, Mr. White tells him the Wonders aren’t special, and that momentary success stories like theirs happen all the time. 21. Entering the Magic Kingdom (Saving Mr. Banks) (Image credit: Disney) Saving Mr. Banks, a 2013 biographical drama from John Lee Hancock, is a rare instance of the world famousDisneyreflecting on its own history. Set in 1961, Tom Hanks plays the famous animator, filmmaker, and businessman Walt Disney, in his efforts to win over British writer P. L. Travers (Emma Thompson) for the rights to Mary Poppins. In one of his attempts to do so, Walt invites Travers to his popular Disneyland theme park. While there’s an expected level of unquestioned reverence in this portrayal of Walt, that doesn’t disqualify the effervescence underscoring Hanks’ portrayal. When the gates open and a smiling Walt waves hello in front of his iconic entrance, with the face of Mickey Mouse framed directly behind him, there’s an irresistible sense of magic in the air. 20. “The Time Is Always Wrong” (Asteroid City) (Image credit: Focus Features) 19. “I Have Made Fire!” (Cast Away) (Image credit: 20th Century Studios) 18. On the Air with Dr. Fieldstone (Sleepless in Seattle) (Image credit: TriStar Pictures) It’s Christmas Eve when young Jonah (Ross Malinger) ropes his father, widower Sam (Tom Hanks) to spill his feelings about the death of his wife and loneliness with talk radio host Dr. Fieldstone. During the interview, an attentive Baltimore Sun journalist named Annie (Meg Ryan) is listening during a nighttime drive, and her sudden investment into Sam’s life slowly becomes an obsession. The scene is a great showcase for both Ryan and Hanks, who excel in their roles as people who begin a long journey of slowly finding each without realizing it. On top of that, Hanks, while a veteran of rom-coms, is in rare form as a very handsome lead whose appeal comes from his vulnerability. 17. Departing JFK (The Terminal) (Image credit: DreamWorks) In Steven Spielberg’s crowd-pleasing 2004 drama, Tom Hanks plays a foreign traveler (from the fictional Slavic country of Krakozhia) named Viktor, who is denied entry into the United States nor can he go home following a coup. While stranded at JFK Airport, he develops close friendships with the airport’s staff who grow to love him. When he is finally legally allowed to enter the U.S., a vindictive airport commissioner (Stanley Tucci) demands he be turned around. But even the NYPD are protective of him, and give him a coat to keep warm in a snowy New York. It’s a sweet moment that shows the love of community, and how kindness does have its rewards. 16. “We Dig In” (The Post) (Image credit: 20th Century Studios) 15. Becoming Fred Rogers (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) (Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing) Tom Hanks looks and sounds nothing like the late Fred Rogers, the famous children’s television host of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and whose steadfast decency, patience, and understanding has earned him the reputation of a modern-day saint. Yet, in an impeccably designed prologue in Marielle Heller’s 2019 biographical drama A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood – about the publication of a 1998 Esquire magazine interview with Fred Rogers – Tom Hanks steps out in Mr. Rogers’ iconic cardigans and khakis, and suddenly, heishim. For the rest of the movie, there’s no question about Hanks’ involvement. His performance remains a stunning example of a great actor’s ability to evoke a real-life figure than to simply imitate them. 14. “What’s the Pool On Me Up To?” (Saving Private Ryan) (Image credit: Universal Pictures) In Steven Spielberg’s unmatched war drama Saving Private Ryan, Tom Hanks stars as a U.S. Army Ranger in World War II who leads men on a bizarre mission to rescue a lone Army private (Matt Damon) lost in France. After the group have already lost two men, morale plummets until Hanks’ Captain Miller finally tells the men who he is, or was, before enlisting: A high school English teacher in Pennsylvania. The revelation shocks the troops, who’ve built up an air of mystique around him. But it’s what he says next that stirs the men into finishing the job in one piece. “For every man I kill, the further away from home I feel.” 13. A Proud Father (Road to Perdition) (Image credit: DreamWorks) 12. Crashing Cafe Lalo (You’ve Got Mail) (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) In Nora Ephron’s delightful You’ve Got Mail, Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan play professional rivals in the bookstore business who unknowingly fall in love on AOL. (It was the ‘90s.) Eventually, Hanks figures out the coincidence when, at their scheduled date at cozy Cafe Lalo in the Upper West Side, he finds Kathleen (Ryan) sitting there waiting for him. Hoping to have some fun, Hanks chooses not to appear as the man Kathleen is expecting – with the online handle “NY152” – but instead Joe Fox, the greedy entrepreneur whose bookstore chain empire is driving her out of business. The poignancy of the scene is that Joe Fox, who has been feeding Kathleen encouragement to stand up for herself, becomes a weapon that hurts Joe’s feelings. Hanks is such a great actor, you can really feel for a guy who has seemingly no problems at all. 11. He’s the Captain Now (Captain Phillips) (Image credit: Columbia Pictures) It may be a meme now, but the actual moment in Captain Phillips when Tom Hanks’ ship captain loses control to Somali pirates is harrowing and hot-blooded. In Paul Greengrass’ grounded thriller Captain Phillips, a dramatization of the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking, Tom Hanks stars as real-life ship captain Richard Phillips. While his abrasive personality makes him rather unpopular among his crew, he stands tall to protect them but is nevertheless powerless when looking into the eyes of Muse (Barkhad Abdi), who radiates unpredictability. When Muse tells him, “I’m the captain now,” it’s only the start of a long, dangerous ordeal on the high seas. 10. “There’s No Crying in Baseball” (A League of Their Own) (Image credit: Columbia Pictures) It’s one of the greatest lines ever uttered in a movie, which is strange because it’s got Tom Hanks playing against his popular wholesome image. As real-life baseball manager Jimmy Dugan, his hot temper and foul-mouth dresses down Evelyn (Bitty Schram), causing her to cry in public on the dugout. While there are good lessons to be taught all around, even for Jimmy, it’s Hanks’ deadpan delivery (“She’s crying, sir”) that makes the moment hilarious as it is touching. 9. “Houston, We Have a Problem” (Apollo 13) (Image credit: Universal Pictures) 8. Surviving D-Day (Saving Private Ryan) (Image credit: Universal) It is perhaps one of the most gruesome and violent depictions of war in movie history. In this unforgettable opening to Steven Spielberg’s acclaimed epic, the Allies storm the heavily fortified beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. For many, they already know the jig is up. These boys, and they are indeed young enough to still be boys, know well they are on their way to certain death. Standing in the center of them is the slightly older Captain Miller (Tom Hanks), whose shaking hands imply a similar awareness to the urgency of the moment. When Miller finally arrives ashore, just barely dodging German bullets, he takes a moment behind cover. He takes stock of the violence surrounding him – young men crying for mothers, recovering lost limbs, rushing back to the ocean to douse out their blazing bodies. Eventually he comes to, and it’s only just the beginning. 7. “You Died on a Saturday Morning” (Forrest Gump) (Image credit: Paramount Pictures) 6. A Quiet Minute (A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood) (Image credit: Sony Pictures Releasing) Those who knew Mr. Rogers knew of an exercise he liked to do with people: He challenged them to sit in silence for one minute, to reflect on, as he’d put it, “those who have helped you become who you are today.” Partway through A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, over dim sum, Mr. Rogers asks beaten-down journalist Lloyd (Matthew Rhys) to join him in the exercise. The cleverness in Marielle Heller’s directing is the way she immerses viewers in the moment to simulate the feeling of sitting next to them. The movie soon grants audiences Mr. Rogers’ gift of silence. As the camera slowly pushes on Rogers’ face, Hanks looks into the camera and thus looks into the viewer, inviting them to reflect on their own lives. This isn’t a break of the fourth wall, but a serene disassembly unlike any other. It all would have fallen apart if not for Hanks inhabiting the spirit of Mr. Rogers so well. 5. “You Are a Cool Toy!” (Toy Story) (Image credit: Disney) The Toy Story series remains one of Disney andPixar’s finest sagas, and much of its appeal rests in Tom Hanks’ voice-over performance as the layered main protagonist of Andy’s toy box Woody, a vintage cowboy doll. In the revolutionary first movie, Woody bickers with Buzz Lightyear (Tim Allen), a new sci-fi action figure whose flashy features make him a red hot commodity. While Woody spends most of the movie envious of Buzz, their efforts to return to Andy’s room sees them open up. On a rainy night in the room of sicko teenager Sid, Woody tries to inspire Buzz to feel like the hero he was manufactured to be. Though audiences are literally watching toys talk to each other, what the scenereallyunpacks are thoughtful concepts like identity and purpose. It’s a surprisingly philosophical piece, with Hanks doing most of the legwork in his full-throated commitment to playing a veteran leader. 4. “Don’t Cry, Shopgirl” (You’ve Got Mail) (Image credit: Warner Bros. Pictures) 3. The Piano (Big) (Image credit: 20th Century Studios) It is easily one of the most playful scenes in movies, and Tom Hanks does a bang-up job making it as fun as it looks. In Big, Tom Hanks plays a 12-year-old boy who wishes to become an adult and thus wakes up in the body of a mature man. In hindsight, Tom Hanks was the perfect choice to play an adult with the zeal of an adolescent. At the famous FAO Schwarz, Hanks steps on a giant floor piano, and plays musical duets with the owner of the toy company he works for. The appeal of the moment is that, while the men are present to talk business, they let themselves get wrapped up in pure, unadulterated fun for just a minute. May we all let ourselves be open to spontaneous joy. 2. 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delightful festive treat"3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses"4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist"5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” GAME REVIEWSMOVIE REVIEWSTV REVIEWS 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 1 Nemesis review: “A magical sense of tension” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 2 Arcs review: “A whole lot of game in a small package” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 3 Path of Exile 2 review: “A stellar start to a thrilling and brutal dark adventure” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 4 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle review: “The best adventure Indy has embarked on in over 30 years” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 5 Marvel Rivals review: “So preoccupied with trying to be like Overwatch that it forgets to play to its own strengths” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 1 Sonic the Hedgehog 3 review: “Keanu Reeves as Shadow is wasted whilst Jim Carrey steals the show” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 2 Mufasa: The Lion King review – “It’s no Hakuna Matata but this Disney origin story is a class above the 2019 movie” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 3 Kraven the Hunter review: “The insistence on an R-rating helps save this, with a decent helping of bloodthirsty action” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 4 The Lord of the Rings: The War of the Rohirrim review – “An uninspired expansion of the most iconic screen take on Tolkien” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 5 Nightbitch review: “Amy Adams' disappointing dark comedy is all bark and no bite” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 1 Squid Game season 2 review: “Secures its place as one of the best shows on television right now” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 2 Doctor Who 2024 Christmas special review: “Ncuti Gatwa is as magnetic as ever in this delightful festive treat” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 3 Secret Level review: “An uneven experience with serious highlights that ultimately make up for the misses” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 4 Skeleton Crew review: “Perfectly captures the vibes of classic Star Wars with a swashbuckling twist” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands” 5 Creature Commandos review: “James Gunn’s heartwarming, R-rated tale about super-monsters proves that the DCU is in good hands”