17 Tom Hanks Movies To Be T.Hanks-ful For

Want to get to know America's favorite actor? Start with these 17 masterpieces.

1. Apollo 13 (1995)

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Watch Tom Hanks transform from a '70s family man to a pale, clammy astronaut. Track your blood pressure throughout for your own safety.

2. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

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As his biggest fan on earth, watching Tom Hanks get conned by Leonardo DiCaprio multiple times is surprisingly enjoyable.

3. A League of Their Own (1992)

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Cynical baseball coach Tom Hanks is my favorite Tom Hanks.

4. The Green Mile (1999)

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Want to cry? Want to see Tom Hanks cry? Watch this one.

5. Road to Perdition (2002)

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This film ruined my childhood, in a good way. You'll never look at rainy nights or beach houses the same ever again.

6. You've Got Mail (1998)

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I watch this approximately every Maunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Wednesday.

7. That Thing You Do! (1996)

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Want to get a song stuck in your head for weeks? Watch Tom Hanks' directorial debut!

8. Big (1988)

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I choose to believe this character is Tom Hanks' real personality, piano dancing and all.

9. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

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If you love Tom Hanks' squeaky yell as much as I do, you'll love this film.

10. Philadelphia (1993)

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The Oscar-earning opera scene. That is all.

11. Toy Story 3 (2010)

The incinerator part will ruin your childhood. But don't worry, the "so long, partner" scene will fix it.

12. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

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Each time I watch this, I can't help but wish Tom Hanks had been my teacher in high school. #EARNTHIS

13. Cast Away (2000)

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This is the closest you'll ever get to being stranded on an island with Tom Hanks for 45 minutes. Treasure it. #Wilsonnn

14. The Terminal (2004)

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You'll never look at saltines and ketchup the same ever again.

15. Saving Mr. Banks (2013)

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The forgiveness monologue is classic Hanx perfection.

16. Turner & Hooch (1989)

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Two of America's favorite things: Tom Hanks and dogs.

17. Forrest Gump (1994)

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You've seen it. Watch it again. It's worth it just for "I gotta pee."