Tom Hanks: Movies, Awards & Box Office
- films
- 142
- on screen
- 1980–2026
- box office
- $12.4B
- award wins
- 8
- average score
- 65
- Born
- July 9, 1956 (age 70)
- Birthplace
- Concord, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Thomas Jeffrey Hanks
- Citizenship
- United States, Greece
- Occupations
- Actor, filmmaker
- Years active
- 1977-present
- Spouses
- Samantha Lewes, Rita Wilson
- Children
- 4
The Best Tom Hanks Movies
The highest-rated films Tom Hanks is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Toy Story 5 (2026) scores highest, at 84. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.
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Movie Echo Score: Score 84 Toy Story 5 2026 · Woody -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 Toy Story 4 2019 · Woody -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 The Post 2017 · Ben Bradlee -
Movie Echo Score: Score 80 News of the World 2020 · Captain Kidd -
Movie Echo Score: Score 78 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood 2019 · Fred Rogers -
Movie Echo Score: Score 75 Greyhound 2020 · Captain Krause
Tom Hanks's Career in Numbers
Tom Hanks's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Tom Hanks works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from He Knows You’re Alone (1980) to Toy Story 5 (2026), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Tom Hanks Movies by Decade
- 1980s 14
- 1990s 15
- 2000s 17
- 2010s 26
- 2020s 13
The 2010s were Tom Hanks's busiest decade, with 26 films.
Tom Hanks Movies by Genre
- Drama 21
- Documentary 12
- Comedy 10
- Adventure 10
- Biography 8
- Action 5
- Sci-Fi 3
- Family 3
- War 3
- Mystery 3
Drama is the genre Tom Hanks has worked in most, with 21 films, ahead of documentary (12).
Tom Hanks Career Milestones
- First film
- He Knows You’re Alone 1980
- Biggest box office hit
- Toy Story 5 $1.14B worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Toy Story 5 Movie Echo Score 84
- Newest film
- Toy Story 5 2026
Tom Hanks Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Tom Hanks is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 65. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Tom Hanks Movies as an Actor
85- 2026 Toy Story 5 as Woody · Animation Worldwide box office: $1.14B Movie Echo Score: 84
- 2025
John Candy: I Like Me Documentary Movie Echo Score: 77 - 2024
Here as Richard · Drama Worldwide box office: $16M Movie Echo Score: 36 - 2023
The Moonwalkers: A Journey with Tom Hanks as Narrator · Documentary - 2023
Asteroid City as Stanley Zak · Comedy Worldwide box office: $53.9M Movie Echo Score: 74 - 2023
How to Rig an Election: The Racist History of the 1876 Presidential Contest as Narrator (voice) · Documentary - 2022
A Man Called Otto as Otto · Drama Worldwide box office: $113M Movie Echo Score: 50 - 2022
Pinocchio as Geppetto · Adventure Worldwide box office: $33.7K Movie Echo Score: 29 - 2022
Elvis as Colonel Tom Parker · Biography Worldwide box office: $289M Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2022
Beyond Infinity: Buzz and the Journey to Lightyear as Woody (voice) (archive footage) · Documentary - 2021
Finch as Finch · Adventure Movie Echo Score: 71 - 2020 News of the World as Captain Kidd · Action Worldwide box office: $12.7M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2020 Greyhound as Captain Krause · Action Movie Echo Score: 75
- 2019 A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood as Fred Rogers · Biography Worldwide box office: $67.9M Movie Echo Score: 78
- 2019 Toy Story 4 as Woody · Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2018
The Mayo Clinic as Will Mayo (voice) · Documentary - 2018
Quincy Documentary Worldwide box office: $156K Movie Echo Score: 70 - 2017 The Post as Ben Bradlee · Biography Worldwide box office: $194M Movie Echo Score: 80
- 2017
California Typewriter Documentary Worldwide box office: $219K Movie Echo Score: 82 - 2017
The Circle Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $40.7M Movie Echo Score: 38 - 2016
Inferno Action Worldwide box office: $220M - 2016
Sully Biography Worldwide box office: $244M - 2016
A Hologram for the King Drama Worldwide box office: $9.17M - 2015
Bridge of Spies Biography Worldwide box office: $165M - 2014
Toy Story That Time Forgot as Woody (voice) · Animation - 2013
Saving Mr. Banks Biography Worldwide box office: $118M - 2013
Toy Story of Terror! as Woody (Voice) · Family - 2013
Captain Phillips Action Worldwide box office: $219M - 2012
Cloud Atlas Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $131M - 2012
Partysaurus Rex as Woody (voice) · Family - 2012
Electric City as Voice Actor (voice) · Sci-Fi - 2012
Final Cut: Ladies and Gentlemen as (archive footage) · Drama - 2011
Small Fry as Woody (voice) · Comedy - 2011
Boatlift as Narrator · Drama - 2011
Larry Crowne Drama Worldwide box office: $75.1M - 2011
Hawaiian Vacation as Woody (voice) · Comedy - 2011
Prohibition as Reader / Roy Olmstead (voice) · Documentary - 2010
Toy Story 3 Adventure Worldwide box office: $1.07B - 2010
The Pacific as Narrator (voice) · Drama - 2009
The 25th Anniversary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Concerts as Host · Documentary - 2009
Beyond All Boundaries as Narrator · War - 2009
Angels & Demons Mystery Worldwide box office: $486M - 2009
The Great Buck Howard Comedy Worldwide box office: $901K - 2009
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea Documentary - 2007
Charlie Wilson's War Biography Worldwide box office: $119M - 2006
The Da Vinci Code Mystery Worldwide box office: $760M - 2005
Passport to the Universe as Narrator · Documentary - 2004
The Polar Express Adventure Worldwide box office: $319M - 2004
Elvis Has Left the Building as Mailbox-Elvis · Family Worldwide box office: $153K - 2004
The Terminal Drama Worldwide box office: $219M - 2004
The Ladykillers Thriller Worldwide box office: $76.7M - 2003
Horatio’s Drive: America’s First Road Trip as Horatio Nelson Jackson (voice) · Documentary - 2002
Catch Me If You Can Biography Worldwide box office: $352M - 2002
Road to Perdition Adventure Worldwide box office: $181M - 2000
Cast Away Adventure Worldwide box office: $430M - 2000
Shooting War as Narrator · War - 1999
The Green Mile Drama Worldwide box office: $287M - 1999
Toy Story 2 Adventure Worldwide box office: $497M - 1998
You've Got Mail Comedy Worldwide box office: $251M - 1998
Saving Private Ryan Action Worldwide box office: $482M - 1998
From the Earth to the Moon as Host · Drama - 1996
That Thing You Do! Drama Worldwide box office: $34.6M - 1995
Toy Story Adventure Worldwide box office: $394M - 1995
Apollo 13 Adventure Worldwide box office: $355M - 1994
Forrest Gump Drama Worldwide box office: $678M - 1993
Philadelphia Drama Worldwide box office: $207M - 1993
Sleepless in Seattle Drama Worldwide box office: $228M - 1992
A League of Their Own Drama Worldwide box office: $132M - 1992
Radio Flyer as Older Mike (uncredited) · Drama Worldwide box office: $4.65M - 1990
The Bonfire of the Vanities Drama Worldwide box office: $15.7M - 1990
Joe Versus the Volcano Comedy Worldwide box office: $39.4M - 1989
Turner & Hooch Drama Worldwide box office: $71.1M - 1989
The 'Burbs Mystery Worldwide box office: $49.1M - 1988
Punchline Drama Worldwide box office: $21M - 1988
Big Drama Worldwide box office: $152M - 1987
Dragnet Comedy Worldwide box office: $66.7M - 1986
Every Time We Say Goodbye as David · War Worldwide box office: $279K - 1986
Nothing in Common Drama Worldwide box office: $32.3M - 1986
The Money Pit Comedy Worldwide box office: $55M - 1985
Volunteers Comedy Worldwide box office: $19.9M - 1985
The Man with One Red Shoe Thriller Worldwide box office: $8.65M - 1984
Bachelor Party Comedy Worldwide box office: $38.4M - 1984
Splash Fantasy Worldwide box office: $69.8M - 1982
Mazes and Monsters as Robbie Wheeling · Tv movie - 1980
He Knows You’re Alone as Elliot · Horror Worldwide box office: $4.88M
Tom Hanks in Documentaries & Specials
57- 2026
Marty, Life Is Short as Self · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2025
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert as Self · Comedy - 2025
SNL50: Beyond Saturday Night as Self · Documentary - 2024
De “Matrix” à “Sense8”, la révolution Wachowski as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 2024
The Bloody Hundredth as Self - Narrator · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 80 - 2023
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self · Documentary - 2023
Tom Hanks: The Nomad as Self (archive footage) · Documentary Movie Echo Score: 6 - 2022
’Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen as Self · Tv movie - 2022
Norman Lear: 100 Years of Music and Laughter as Self · Tv movie - 2022
Exclusively Elvis: A Special Edition of 20/20 as Self · Documentary - 2022
Tom Hanks: Hollywood’s Mr Nice Guy as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 2021
We Are Cinema as Self (archive footage) · Tv movie - 2021
A Night at the Academy Museum as Self · Documentary - 2021
Celebrating America as Self - Host · Tv movie - 2021
Clint Eastwood: A Cinematic Legacy as Self · Documentary - 2018
Die Clint Eastwood Story as Self · Documentary - 2017
Spielberg as Self · Documentary - 2016
There’s Something About Romcoms as Self · Documentary - 2016
Mike Nichols: An American Master as Self · Documentary - 2015
Toy Story at 20: To Infinity and Beyond as Self · Documentary - 2015
Saturday Night Live: 40th Anniversary Special as Self · Tv movie - 2014
Walking the Mile as Self · Documentary - 2014
All In as Self · Documentary - 2014
The Dave Clark Five and Beyond: Glad All Over as Self · Music - 2014
And the Oscar Goes To… as Self - Actor · Documentary - 2014
The Real Mary Poppins as Self · Documentary - 2014
The Sixties as Self · Documentary - 2013
Killing Lincoln as Self - Narrator · Drama - 2012
Inventing David Geffen as Self · Documentary - 2012
Radioman as Self · Documentary - 2012
The Road We’ve Traveled as Self - Narrator · Documentary - 2011
The Extraordinary Voyage as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage) · Documentary Worldwide box office: $59.4K - 2009
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial as Self · Documentary - 2008
A Timeless Call as Self / Narrator (voice) · War - 2007
The Pixar Story as Self - Woody / Scott Turner · Documentary - 2007
Making That Thing You Do as Self · Documentary - 2006
Who Needs Sleep? as Self · Documentary - 2005
Earth to America as Self · Documentary - 2005
Live 8 as Self · Documentary - 2004
People Like Us: Making ‘Philadelphia’ as Self · Documentary - 2004
Making ‘Saving Private Ryan’ as Self · Documentary - 2004
‘Saving Private Ryan’: Boot Camp as Self · Documentary - 2004
Making a ‘Splash’ as Self / Allen Bauer · Documentary - 2003
Rebels of Oakland: The A’s, The Raiders, The ’70s as Self · Documentary - 2003
The Rutles 2: Can’t Buy Me Lunch as Self - Interviewee · Comedy - 2003
Catch Me If You Can: Behind the Camera as Self · Documentary - 2001
The Making of ‘Band of Brothers’ as Self · Documentary - 2001
Rescued from the Closet as Self · Documentary - 1999
Stephen King: Shining in the Dark as Self · Documentary - 1997
The Harryhausen Chronicles as Self (archive footage) (uncredited) · Documentary - 1996
The Story Behind ‘Toy Story’ as Self · Documentary - 1996
Lost Moon: The Triumph of Apollo 13 as Self · Documentary - 1996
The Universal Story as Self (archive footage) · Documentary - 1995
Making ‘Toy Story’ as Self · Documentary - 1995
The Celluloid Closet as Self · History Worldwide box office: $1.4M - 1994
Through the Eyes of Forrest Gump as Self · Documentary - 1991
The Best of Disney: 50 Years of Magic as Self · Family
Tom Hanks: Awards & Nominations
8 wins from 33 nominations across 8 award bodies, from 1989 to 2022. That includes 2 Oscars: Best Actor for Forrest Gump and Best Actor for Philadelphia. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.
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Golden Globes 4 wins from 10 nominations -
Oscars 2 wins from 5 nominations -
Actor Awards (SAG) 1 win from 5 nominations -
Saturn Awards 1 win from 1 nomination -
Critics' Choice 5 nominations -
BAFTA 5 nominations -
AACTA Awards 1 nomination -
Annie Awards 1 nomination
- 12th AACTA Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Supporting Actor Elvis
- 26th Critics' Choice Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor News of the World
- 92nd Academy Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- 26th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Outstanding Supporting Male Actor A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- 25th Critics' Choice Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- 77th Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture (Supporting Actor) A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- 73rd British Academy Film Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Supporting Actor A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
- 75th Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor – Drama The Post
- 23rd Critics' Choice Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor The Post
- 22nd Critics' Choice Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Sully
- 67th British Academy Film Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Captain Phillips
- 71st Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor – Drama Captain Phillips
- 19th Critics' Choice Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Captain Phillips
- 20th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor Captain Phillips
- 65th Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Charlie Wilson's War
- 58th Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor – Drama Cast Away
- 73rd Academy Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Cast Away
- 7th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor Cast Away
- 54th British Academy Film Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Cast Away
- 5th Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Outstanding Leading Male Actor Saving Private Ryan
- 52nd British Academy Film Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Saving Private Ryan
- 71st Academy Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Saving Private Ryan
- 56th Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor – Drama Saving Private Ryan
- 24th Annie Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Achievement in Voice Acting Toy Story
- 1st Screen Actors Guild Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Outstanding Leading Male Actor Forrest Gump
- 48th British Academy Film Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor Forrest Gump
- 67th Academy Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor Forrest Gump
- 52nd Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor – Drama Forrest Gump
- 66th Academy Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor Philadelphia
- 51st Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor – Drama Philadelphia
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor – Musical or Comedy Sleepless in Seattle
- 16th Saturn Awards
- Tom Hanks: Win Best Actor Big
- 46th Golden Globe Awards
- Tom Hanks: Nominated Best Actor – Comedy or Musical Big
Who Is Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks was born in Concord, California, U.S. in 1956 and is 70 years old. Credited on films since 1980, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Tom Hanks, born as Thomas Jeffrey Hanks on July 9, 1956, is identified worldwide as a leading figure in the film industry. Known for his versatility, he has showcased his talent in both comedic and dramatic roles. Hanks' career boasts an impressive variety of recognitions, including two Academy Awards, seven Emmy Awards, and four Golden Globe Awards. He has also been nominated for five BAFTA Awards and a Tony Award, further exemplifying his diverse talent. Hanks' contributions to the film industry earned him the AFI Life Achievement Award in 2002, the Kennedy Center Honor in 2014, the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, and the Golden Globe Cecil B. DeMille Award in 2020.
Hanks' repertoire includes a number of critically and commercially successful films such as 'Philadelphia', 'Forrest Gump', 'Saving Private Ryan', 'Cast Away' and the 'Toy Story' series. His breakthrough came with leading roles in comedies like 'Splash', 'The Money Pit', and 'Big', but Hanks' repertoire spans across genres and he's frequently featured in dramatic roles, biographical dramas, and romantic comedies. Hanks has collaborated with highly regarded directors such as Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, Nora Ephron, and Robert Zemeckis. Besides his acting career, Hanks made his mark as a filmmaker and has an active participation on television as well.
Who Tom Hanks Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Tom Hanks shares the most films with. Steven Spielberg comes first, with 18 films together, followed by Tim Allen (16).
Tom Hanks: Questions & Answers
How many movies Tom Hanks has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Tom Hanks been in?
Tom Hanks is credited on 142 films, from 1980 to 2026. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Tom Hanks's highest-grossing movie?
Toy Story 5 (2026) is Tom Hanks's biggest box office hit, with $1.14B worldwide, ahead of Toy Story 4 (2019) ($1.07B). Across every film with box office figures, Tom Hanks's movies have made $12.4B.
Tom Hanks's biggest hits What is the best Tom Hanks movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Tom Hanks's best-rated film is Toy Story 5 (2026) with a score of 84, followed by California Typewriter (2017) (82).
Best Tom Hanks movies, ranked Has Tom Hanks won an Oscar?
Tom Hanks has won 2 Oscars: Best Actor for Forrest Gump at the 1995 ceremony and Best Actor for Philadelphia at the 1994 ceremony. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Tom Hanks has 8 wins from 33 nominations.
How old is Tom Hanks?
Tom Hanks is 70 years old, born on July 9, 1956 in Concord, California, U.S..
What is Tom Hanks's newest movie?
The most recent film on Tom Hanks's filmography is Toy Story 5 (2026), in the role of Woody.
Who does Tom Hanks work with most often?
Tom Hanks shares the most films with Steven Spielberg (18 films), Tim Allen (16 films) and Ron Howard (11 films).
The Best Tom Hanks Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 142 credits.
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