Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise
The history of the United States from the 1950s to the '70s unfolds from the perspective of an Alabama man with an IQ of 75, who yearns to be reunited with his childhood sweetheart.
Why you'll love it
A heartwarming tale of a man with a low IQ who witnesses and unwittingly influences several historical events in the 20th century.
Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore
Following the Normandy Landings, a group of U.S. soldiers go behind enemy lines to retrieve a paratrooper whose comrades have been killed in action.
Why you'll love it
A powerful depiction of the horrors of World War II, focusing on a group of soldiers sent to retrieve a paratrooper behind enemy lines.
Cast Away
Tom Hanks, Helen Hunt, Paul Sanchez
A FedEx executive undergoes a physical and emotional transformation after crash landing on a deserted island.
Why you'll love it
The story of a FedEx executive who becomes stranded on a deserted island and must learn to survive and find meaning in his life.
Apollo 13
Tom Hanks, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage putting the lives of the three astronauts on board in jeopardy.
Why you'll love it
A gripping retelling of the true story of the Apollo 13 mission, showcasing teamwork and ingenuity in the face of disaster.
Big
Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins, Robert Loggia
After wishing to be made big, a teenage boy wakes the next morning to find himself mysteriously in the body of an adult.
Why you'll love it
A young boy's wish to be big is granted, leading to humorous and poignant moments as he navigates adulthood.