The Best Colin Hanks Movies

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List of the best Colin Hanks movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Colin Hanks's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Colin Hanks movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Colin Hanks movies will be at the top of the list. Colin Hanks has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Colin Hanks movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Colin Hanks films to end the squabble once and for all.

If you think the best Colin Hanks role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Colin Hanks performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.

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  • King Kong
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    King Kong

    Naomi Watts, Jack Black, Adrien Brody
    13 votes
    • Released: 2005
    • Directed by: Peter Jackson
    In the colossal adventure film King Kong, director Peter Jackson reimagines the classic tale of the gargantuan ape. The ambitious filmmaker, Carl Denham (Jack Black), embarks on a voyage to the treacherous Skull Island with his crew and the unsuspecting actress, Ann Darrow (Naomi Watts). As they delve deeper into the mysterious island, they encounter Kong - a mammoth beast whose fascination with Ann leads to an unexpected bond. This epic drama explores themes of beauty and beastliness against a backdrop of heart-stopping action sequences. Despite its thrilling nature, King Kong is also marked by its underlying poignancy and thought-provoking narrative.

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  • The House Bunny
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    The House Bunny

    Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Emma Stone
    7 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Fred Wolf
    In the comedy film The House Bunny, Shelley Darlingson (Anna Faris), a Playboy Bunny finds herself tossed from the Mansion and lands on the doorstep of Zeta Alpha Zeta, a failing sorority house. The socially awkward group, including Natalie (Emma Stone) and Harmony (Kat Dennings), are in desperate need of new members to prevent their charter from being revoked. Shelley, despite her seemingly shallow exterior, teaches them about self-confidence while they help her realize there's more to life than just looks. A transformation ensues, leading to unforeseen outcomes for all involved.

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  • That Thing You Do!
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    That Thing You Do!

    Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Johnathon Schaech
    9 votes
    • Released: 1996
    • Directed by: Tom Hanks
    In That Thing You Do!, a spirited tale of music and dreams, Guy Patterson (Tom Everett Scott) joins Jimmy Mattingly (Johnathon Schaech), Lenny Haise (Steve Zahn), and the shy bass player (Ethan Embry) to form The Wonders. This fledgling band, under the guidance of savvy Play-Tone Records executive Mr. White (Tom Hanks), catapults to unexpected fame with their catchy hit, 'That Thing You Do'. Set in the vibrant 60s, this comedic drama showcases their meteoric rise and subsequent challenges. Directed by Tom Hanks himself, it's an engaging exploration of fleeting stardom and youthful camaraderie. The film was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song.

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  • W.
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    W.

    Josh Brolin, Elizabeth Banks, Ellen Burstyn
    7 votes
    • Released: 2008
    • Directed by: Oliver Stone
    Flashbacks to key events in his life reveal the rise of George W. Bush from ne'er-do-well party boy and son of privilege to president of the United States. After trading in booze for religion, George mends his aimless ways and sets his sights first on the Texas governorship, then on the presidency. But the country's involvement in the Iraq war decreases his approval rating.

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  • Orange County
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    Orange County

    Colin Hanks, Jack Black, Catherine O'Hara
    9 votes
    • Released: 2002
    • Directed by: Jake Kasdan
    A smart high-school student with his heart set on going to Stanford is horrified when his guidance counselor accidentally sends the wrong transcript with his college application. He spends the rest of the film trying to prove that he's actually a good student with a terrific grade-point average.

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  • Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny
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    Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny

    Jack Black, Kyle Gass, JR Reed
    7 votes
    • Released: 2006
    • Directed by: Liam Lynch
    Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny is a 2006 American musical comedy film about comedy rock duo Tenacious D. Written, produced by and starring Tenacious D members Jack Black and Kyle Gass, it is directed and co-written by musician and puppeteer Liam Lynch. Despite being about an actual band, the film is a fictitious story set in the 1990s about the band's origins, and their journey to find a pick belonging to Satan that allows its users to become rock legends.

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