The Best Tom Hanks Movies, Ranked
Over 11,000 movie fans have voted to shape these rankings of the best Tom Hanks movies. This list includes some of his most iconic roles such as Forrest Gump and Sully. But it also contains some lesser-known gems like Philadelphia and Big that showcase his versatility as an actor. His ability to make us laugh or cry in a single scene is unparalleled, making him one of the greatest living actors today.
From The Green Mile's powerful story-telling to Cast Away's breathtaking cinematography, each film on this list stands out because of its unique storytelling style and memorable characters. Tom Hanks' performances are consistently praised by critics and fans for their authenticity and emotionality - a true testament to his award-winning acting skills. So why not take a look at our ranking below? Vote up your favorite Tom Hanks movies so they can climb higher in the ranks.
- 1Tom Hanks, Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore
- Released: 1998
- Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Character: Captain John H. Miller
Captain John Miller (Tom Hanks) takes his men behind enemy lines to find Private James Ryan, whose three brothers have been killed in combat. Surrounded by the brutal realties of war, while searching ...more - 2Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
- Released: 1994
- Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Character: Forrest Gump
Awards: Academy Award for Best Actor, Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Drama
Slow-witted Forrest Gump (Tom Hanks) has never thought of himself as disadvantaged, and thanks to his supportive mother (Sally Field), he leads anything but a restricted life. Whether dominating on ...more - 3Tom Hanks, David Morse, Michael Clarke Duncan
- Released: 1999
- Directed by: Frank Darabont
Character: Paul Edgecomb
Paul Edgecomb (Tom Hanks) walked the mile with a variety of cons. He had never encountered someone like John Coffey (Michael Clarke Duncan), a massive black man convicted of brutally killing a pair ...more - 4Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: Ron Howard
Character: Jim Lovell
This Hollywood drama is based on the events of the Apollo 13 lunar mission, astronauts Jim Lovell (Tom Hanks), Fred Haise (Bill Paxton) and Jack Swigert (Kevin Bacon) find everything going according ...more - 5Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles
- Released: 1995
- Directed by: John Lasseter
Character: Sheriff Woody
Woody (Tom Hanks), a good-hearted cowboy doll who belongs to a young boy named Andy (John Morris), sees his position as Andy's favorite toy jeopardized when his parents buy him a Buzz Lightyear (Tim ...more - 6Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia
- Released: 1988
- Directed by: Penny Marshall
Character: Josh Baskin
Awards: Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy
After a wish turns 12-year-old Josh Baskin (David Moscow) into a 30-year-old man (Tom Hanks), he heads to New York City and gets a low-level job at MacMillen Toy Company. A chance encounter with the ...more
