Only A Tom Hanks Fanatic Can Name All Of His Movies

While everyone has their own opinions on who the "best actor alive" may be, it's hard to think of a more beloved figure in Hollywood than Tom Hanks. Only one other performer has ever won back to back Academy Awards for Best Actor, and with all due respect to Spencer Tracy, modern audiences don't seem interested in his work the same way they remain excited by Hanks's most celebrated efforts. Of course, time has something to do with this, but there's also something to be said about the boundless humanity Hanks brings to every role, making audiences naturally root for his characters whenever they see his face.

When Tom Hanks's career began, it was mostly filled with comedies and romances, followed by more the dramatic work that continues to paint his career. Hanks has also found success with thrillers, war epics, and even a few sci-fi and horror films, proving he can handle just about anything writers and directors throw at him. Speaking of which, Hanks is also an expert director and producer himself, though he shows this off less often than his sheer acting skills. The point is, no matter what Hanks does, he's bound to find a huge audience, but only his absolute biggest fans have the time and energy to truly see it all. Keep reading for a quiz on Tom Hanks movies only a true fanatic could pass.

Question 1

What movie features Tom Hanks as a simple man with a huge impact on U.S. history?

While plenty of people in this world live their whole lives wanting to somehow make their "mark" on society, Tom Hanks's title character in this film is content to simply go wherever the road takes him. This stems from advice given to him by his mother at an early age, famously comparing life to a box of chocolates. As such, he doesn't worry too much about the big picture, simply trying to find happiness for himself, his friends, and a childhood love named Jenny. Despite that, almost everything he does ends up having a major effect on history.

Question 2

In which film does Tom Hanks negotiate a POW exchange between the U.S. and Russia?

To say international tensions were high during the Cold War would be the understatement of the century. Virtually every act committed by the U.S. or Soviet Union government was considered a potential threat to the other, and diplomatic relations were almost impossible to form. However, when an agent is captured just a few years after the U.S. imprisoned a rival spy, a powerfully moral lawyer named James B. Donovan, portrayed by Tom Hanks, knew the two countries could work together and send both men, plus a third detained student, back to their homes.

Question 3

What controversial film began Tom Hanks's tenure as Robert Langdon?

Arguably his most controversial character to date, Tom Hanks's tenure as Robert Langdon nonetheless began with one of his most financially successful films. It begins with Langdon himself accused of a crime, which he believes is part of a massive, two millennia old cover-up regarding the Holy Grail. Once Langdon starts uncovering the truth, various religious groups start tracking him down to keep the secret. Iconic works of art are also involved, meaning Langdon's work as a symbologist may be the only way to fully unlock the mystery.

Question 4

What movie sees Tom Hanks get stuck on a deserted island?

In theory, there's nothing scarier than being on a plane that's about to go down, except perhaps somehow being the sole survivor of the crash, marooned on an otherwise empty island. That's what happens to Tom Hanks's Chuck Noland, a former FedEx agent suddenly forced to fend for himself without any particular survival training. His only friend in this journey is a volleyball named Wilson, who helps keep him sane by acting as a silent companion and makeshift dentist. Amazingly, he survives four full years of solitude before his rescue.

Question 5

In which movie does Tom Hanks portray very sick man?

In today's world, most people accept that AIDS is a terrible disease, yet one that can only spread under some pretty specific circumstances. Before awareness was widespread, though, the very mention of those letters caused intense panic, to the extent people could lose their job for admitting they suffered from it. This is the fate of Tom Hanks's Andrew Beckett, who has trouble even finding a lawyer to represent his wrongful dismissal case when this happens, with all litigators likewise afraid they'll catch his illness. He eventually finds one, but it's still an uphill battle to win the case.

Question 6

What film stars Tom Hanks as a child who turns into an adult?

Almost every child will inevitably want something they can't have due to their age, wishing to grow into an adult overnight. By expressing this desire to a magical fortuneteller, Tom Hanks's Josh Baskin somehow makes it happen. The results are both amazingly fun and a little bit terrifying for the 12-year-old who suddenly has an adult body. Unfortunately, dancing on giant pianos is the sort of thing adults can only do once or twice, with the rest of their time spent working difficult jobs with important deadlines. Before long, all he wants is to be a kid again.

Question 7

Which movie sees Tom Hanks leading an elite squad of World War II soldiers on a rescue mission?

Every second of war proves the age-old adage that the idea is hell, though few films captured the fact quite like this one. In addition to the incredible opening seen portraying the storming of Normandy, the basic plot also makes this clear, focusing on a family of five brothers, four of whom have already fallen in battle. In accordance with the Sole Survivor Policy, it's now up to Tom Hanks's Army Rangers Captain John Miller to remove the final brother from combat and return him to his already heavily grieving mother.

Question 8

What animated classic features Tom Hanks as a wooden cowboy?

There's no greater dream for a child than their action figures, dolls, and various trinkets coming to life. It turns out Andy Davis's various playthings have this ability, but unfortunately, they only show it off when he isn't looking. Nonetheless, leading the charge is Tom Hanks's Sheriff Woody Pride, a fun loving Western hero with a whole lot more to say than the mere fact there's a snake in his boot. The only complication is a brash newcomer named Buzz Lightyear, who doesn't seem to understand the nature of their existence.

Question 9

Which biographical film sees Tom Hanks portray a pilot making an emergency landing at sea?

More than a decade after being a Cast Away, Tom Hanks found himself dealing with another potential plane crash, this time as the pilot. Hanks's title character, based on a real human being, was forced to make a split second decision after both engines failed, somehow finding a way to save his own life and those of over 100 passengers. Amazingly, he manages to maneuver a miraculous landing on the Hudson, only for executives at his airline to later question his method. Ultimately, the man is vindicated when it's revealed any other course of action would have been too dangerous.

Question 10

In what movie does Tom Hanks portray a newspaper editor trying to publish the Pentagon Papers?

Despite a certain document promising freedom to the press, select government officials have openly been very much against the idea. This is hardly a new concept, as it was a huge issue in the aftermath of the Vietnam Conflict, especially after a disillusioned military analyst leaked official documents to a number of major newspapers. One editor tasked with deciding whether or not to publish this information was Tom Hanks's Ben Bradlee, working alongside his paper's new owner Katherine Graham. Ultimately, they decide to share what they know with the public, willing to face serious legal drama for doing so.

Question 11

Which film sees Tom Hanks as a mariner who has his boat hijacked by pirates?

Unlike most movies, which portray pirates as fun-loving swashbucklers out for adventure, this particular film shows just how terrifying a heavily armed militia can be in international waters. The lesson is told through the lens of Tom Hanks's real life title character, a merchant in charge of the Maersk Alabama, who ironically gets hijacked while making a practice drill to prevent exactly that sort of thing from happening. Through quick and creative thinking, the crew is eventually saved, after Hanks's character puts his own life in severe jeopardy to make it happen.

Question 12

Which film sees Tom Hanks portray a prison guard?

Prison is the last place people expect to find anything truly magical, and that goes double in regard to the wings dedicated to housing the cruelest and most dangerous inmates. This makes it a serious shock to Tom Hanks's Paul Edgecomb and all other officers at the Cold Mountain Penitentiary when they discover one of the prisoners has positive supernatural powers. After the prisoner cures Paul's bladder infection and causes several other miracles, he passes on his powers and accepts his fate of being executed. Still distraught decades later, Paul is left worrying the memories will never fade.

Question 13

What movie features Tom Hanks receiving a letter from a woman who wants to meet him on Valentine's Day?

Before online dating sites gave lonely hearts a place to congregate, the idea of sending letters to potential love interests wasn't entirely uncommon. That's not to say Tom Hanks's Sam Baldwin necessarily invited this into his life after becoming a widower, but it is what happens to him after he appears on a radio show telling his story. One of the random women to contact Baldwin is so bold as to attempt setting up a fated meeting on Valentine's Day, and though he's hesitant to actually see the idea through, his son convinces him it might be worth pursuing.

Question 14

In what film does Tom Hanks fall in combat, leaving his family to take care of his widow?

Most Tom Hanks movies understandably take full advantage of his name value, making him either the lead character or at least one of extreme importance. In this film, he plays a relatively minor role, and for a good reason: much of the drama revolves around the fact his character lost his life in World War II. This left his wife a widow, and the tragedy may not end there, as their eldest son looks to follow in his footsteps into the army. With his fate uncertain, the younger son needs to help his mother cope with the trauma.

Question 15

Which movie features Tom Hanks as a mob enforcer who brings his son on dangerous missions?

It's always nice when a father forges a close bond with his son, but there are certain things that younger generations probably shouldn't be exposed to just yet. For example, Tom Hanks's Michael Sullivan, Sr. made a seriously questionable move bringing his son along as he began battling notorious mobster Al Capone and his crime syndicate, especially after things unsurprisingly became extremely violent. Granted, it does have its benefits, like the fact Michael, Jr. saves his father after he falls injured on one of these missions. Luckily, the worst of his actions don't seem to rub off on the boy.

Question 16

What film sees Tom Hanks help a CIA operative begin Operation Cyclone?

Not every political figure is in public service for the right reasons. At the beginning of this film, it seems like that may be the case for Tom Hanks's title character. Rather than do right for his constituents or worry about public affairs in general, he spends most of his time partying and enjoying the night life. Until, that is, a close friend he may have romantic feelings towards inspires him to use his power for good. Inspired by this influence, Hanks's character helps launch Operation Cyclone, which would aid troops in their ongoing fight against the Soviet Union.

Question 17

In which movie is Tom Hanks a middle-aged man who goes back to college?

At the start of this film, it's fair to say Tom Hanks's title character's life is falling apart. He loses his job shortly after getting divorced, and prospects of a new one don't seem to be forthcoming. Things are so bad he can't afford to put gas in his car, and his house could be the next thing to go. To turn these misfortunes around, he enrolls at East Valley Community College, hoping a degree of some kind will make him more suitable for employment. Ironically, he soon excels at economics, which may just fix his financial problems.

Question 18

What HBO mini-series did Tom Hanks co-create and appear in with a cameo role?

From an acting standpoint, this intensely critically acclaimed HBO mini-series doesn't feature a whole lot of Tom Hanks. In fact, his role is considered a minor cameo, and the British Officer he portrays isn't even given a name in the credits. That said, from behind the scenes, he was absolutely integral to the production, serving as a co-producer with Steven Spielberg. He also co-wrote the story and directed one of the episodes, which documented the work of World War II's "Easy" Company, specifically the efforts of Major Dick Winters and Captain Lewis Nixon.

Question 19

What epic sci-fi film features Tom Hanks in six roles across six separate generations?

Tom Hanks is definitely a talented enough actor to portray a handful of roles at once, yet it's a lot to ask for audiences to track six separate storylines across the span of a mere three hours. In this complex, sprawling epic, he plays Dr. Henry Goose, a hotel manager, Isaac Sachs, Dermot Hoggins, an actor portraying another character named Timothy Cavendish, and most importantly, a post apocalyptic seer of sorts named Zachry Bailey. His dreams are haunted by terrible visions that soon come true in the form of a cannibal tribe that destroys his village.

Question 20

In which film does Tom Hanks portray Walt Disney during the making of Mary Poppins?

If there's any one figure in Hollywood even more lovable to the masses than Tom Hanks, it's iconic animator and producer Walt Disney. Therefore, it seems natural Hanks would portray Disney in a film documenting the creation of one of his most beloved productions, a film adaptation of P.L. Travers's Mary Poppins series. Surprisingly, Travers may be one of the few people who didn't love Disney at first, finding his overbearing friendliness a tad off-putting, and worrying his studio will fail to live up to her original's works standards. Nonetheless, the two form an agreement that soon makes movie history.

Question 21

What film sees Tom Hanks as a salesmen proposing a deal to leaders from the Middle East?

A salesman whose career is slowly falling apart, Tom Hanks's Alan Clay has no choice but to accept a questionable mission to Saudi Arabia, where he's supposed to try selling an expensive teleconferencing system to the royal family. The problem is the people he's supposed to meet with are seemingly never there, forcing Clay to spend his time in an overheated tent without food or the Internet. On the plus side, he makes positive connections with his taxi driver and a local doctor, who both do what little they can to make the trip more livable.

Question 22

Which Tom Hanks film deals with 9/11?

For an incredible number of people, September 11th, 2001 was, as Oskar Schell calls it, "the worst day." That holds true even for people who weren't personally effected by the attacks on the World Trade Center, though Oskar has a direct reason for feeling such, in that his father was a victim of the event. More than that, Tom Hanks's Thomas Schell also recorded several voicemail messages to his family moments before his demise, which only young Oskar happened to hear. Looking for some sort of closure, the young boy begins investigating his father's life.

Question 23

What film sees Tom Hanks portray the father of his son Colin Hanks's character?

When an actor is as famous and beloved as Tom Hanks, it's entirely reasonable that his offspring would want to follow in the old man's footsteps. Colin Hanks hasn't quite matched his father's success just yet, but he has been in a number of films, including this one, where he portrays Troy Gable. Gable is the manager of its title character, a formerly successful mentalist who gradually faded from the spotlight with time. Ironically, the elder Hanks's character isn't pleased with his son's direction in life, castigating Troy's for giving up a potential law career to follow around a magician.

Question 24

Which CGI film sees Tom Hanks as a conductor leading children to the North Pole?

While Christmas and holidays in general are very much for everybody, some of the more fantastical, traditional elements of the season are clearly meant for children. Namely, Santa Claus, the one figure every child loves, though almost everyone inevitably grows skeptical of his all too generous existence. That's what happens to a young boy in this film, only for several animated characters voiced by Tom Hanks to gradually prove the holiday spirit is indeed alive and well. His main role is that of the conductor on a very special train, bringing kids straight to the source, the North Pole.

Question 25

What HBO miniseries about early space expeditions did Tom Hanks narrate?

Hollywood and the public have always had a fascination with space, in part due to great actors like Tom Hanks bringing audiences there in some of their best films. Capitalizing on that interest, Hanks and director Ron Howard teamed together to create a miniseries for HBO, detailing the true story behind NASA's early Apollo missions. In addition to narrating most of the series, Hanks also appeared in the final episode as Jean-Luc Despont, an assistant to legendary director Georges Méliès, who arguably created the world's first sci-fi film in Le Voyage dans la Lune.

Question 26

In what film does Tom Hanks play an astronaut on a doomed mission?

For as beautiful and stunning as a successful trip to space can be, all it takes is one tiny mistake for an otherwise fantastic journey to become downright terrifying for all parties involved. That's definitely the case with Tom Hanks's real life character Jim Lovell, who provided one of the most quoted lines in cinema in, "Houston, we have a problem." Said error relates to a sudden explosion removing the spacecraft's oxygen supply, instantly forcing them to abort their mission to the moon and frantically scramble to simply find a way home.

Question 27

Which film sees Tom Hanks as the coach of an all-female baseball team?

Emotional as the sport can get, according to Tom Hanks's Jimmy Dugan, manager of the Rockford Peaches, "there's no crying in baseball." Well, that may have been the case back in the day when it was a proverbial "man's game" with no women interested in playing, but that changed in the early 1940s with the formation of the Girls Professional Baseball League. Of course, this isn't to case aside the players as emotional wrecks, with many of them playing admirably to the best of their abilities and attracting an incredible number of fans.

Question 28

In what movie does Tom Hanks portray the partner to a classic TV detective's nephew?

Even back in the '80s, the idea of taking a 1950s TV detective and transporting him to the modern era would likely cause a great deal of culture shock for all parties involved. Such is the case with this film's title character, said to be a descendent of one of television's most infamous detectives, and appropriately sharing his severely outdated views. The only solace for the people seeking his help is the detective's brash new partner, Tom Hanks's Pepe Streebek, who takes a decidedly more modern approach and calls out the classic detective's for his abrasive style.

Question 29

In what film does Tom Hanks portray a man living in an airport?

Most people get annoyed at the idea of a layover that lasts more than an hour or two, so the idea of being trapped in an airport indefinitely obviously wouldn't be all that fun. Unfortunately for Tom Hanks's Viktor Navorski, this is the fate he suffers when his passport is deemed invalid due to a war breaking out in his native Krakozhia during his transatlantic flight. Making the best of his situation, Navorski becomes friendly with the airport staff, including a kind flight attendant to whom he immediately takes a liking.

Question 30

Which film features Tom Hanks as a young cop with a canine partner?

It's perfectly natural for a cop, or people in any profession for that matter, to feel a bit apprehensive when a trusted colleague is replaced with a new partner. Tom Hanks's title character in this film has it extra difficult in that his trusted ally lost his life in the line of duty, and his new companion is said former partner's pet dog. Surprisingly, though, the pooch in question turns out to be rather adept at solving crimes, gradually forcing Hanks's character to accept the situation.

Question 31

In what movie does Tom Hanks portray a groom-to-be having a celebration that gets out of hand?

It's tradition these days for everyone with an impending wedding to have one last outrageous party while they're still single, free of their future spouse's judgment or influence. Unfortunately, it's also pretty common for these simple soirees to get significantly wilder than intended. Of course, it takes a serious amount of mayhem to match that seen in this film, celebrating the impending nuptials of Tom Hanks's Rick Gassko. Imbibing dangerous substances is almost a given, but an extremely depressed friend, a donkey, an enraged ex, and a kidnapping that leads to a fistfight really take it to the next level.

Question 32

What TV film sees Tom Hanks portray a man embroiled in a Dungeons & Dragons-esque game?

At this point, most of the moral panic caused by video games and tabletop RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons has almost entirely dissipated, but back in the late '70s, people were genuinely worried these things would lead people down seriously dark paths. Part of the concern rose from movies like this one, which documented the story of a regular DND player who suddenly goes missing. The catch is that the real story wasn't quite as sensational as that of Tom Hanks's Robbie Wheeling, who suffers a psychotic break during a game and essentially invents LARPing.

Question 33

In which film does Tom Hanks portray a man who immediately regrets buying a broken down house?

Exciting as it can be, buying a house can also become a young family's worst nightmare. Tom Hanks's Walter Fielding, Jr. learns this lesson the hard way, purchasing a mansion desperately in need of repair due to the emotional story told to him and his girlfriend by the previous owner, and also because, on paper, it seemed like a really good deal. Unfortunately, they didn't realize just how severe the house's dilapidation already was, not noticing it was literally falling to pieces until after signing the papers putting it in their possession.

Question 34

What movie features Tom Hanks as a man suffering from a complicated relationship with his father?

Not everyone can get along with their parents, though by a certain age, most people who have this problem have found some way to cope. For Tom Hanks's David Basner, his main method seems to be complete avoidance, with his cantankerous father in particular seriously harshing his vibe as a carefree executive enjoying a good deal of upward mobility at work. This plan comes crumbling apart when his elderly parents intend to divorce, and he's forced to care for the bitter old man, who also lost his job and is suffering from diabetes.

Question 35

In which film does Tom Hanks portray an RAF pilot who falls in love?

Even in today's world, there are certain people holding on to the tradition that people from different religious backgrounds shouldn't get married. Of course, this sentiment was significantly more commonplace back in the 1930s, not to mention countries like Jerusalem, where religion and culture were essentially one in the same. This makes Tom Hanks's RAF Lt. David Bradley an outsider in every way, yet he still manages to find love in a female local. The only question is whether or not her family could ever accept their differences.

Question 36

What movie sees Tom Hanks escape a gambling debt by joining the Peace Corps?

Theoretically speaking, the vast majority of people contributing to charitable efforts like the Peace Corps can be assumed to do so for generous and altruistic reasons. That said, this isn't always the case, with men like Tom Hanks's Lawrence Bourne III simply using charitable missions as a way to escape mountain problems at home. Little does he realize, the bridge he ends up helping build might contain more baggage than his simple gambling debts, as it's the center of a conflict between the CIA, communists, and a group of drug lords.

Question 37

What is Tom Hanks's second film in the Robert Langdon series?

Believe it or not, the blow away success of The Da Vinci Code lead to Tom Hanks's first ever live action sequel, once again taking on the role of professor and symbologist Robert Langdon. This time around, rather than cause controversy with the Catholic Church, Langdon is actually helping them, invited to the Vatican after four potential popes are kidnapped by a terrorist alleging to be a member of the Illuminati. Despite Langdon's hard work, only one of the cardinals survives to become the new holy leader, but he does at least discover the culprit.

Question 38

In what film does Tom Hanks fall in love with a mermaid?

Lonely souls will look absolutely anywhere they can for love, often finding it where they least expect. Of course, no one in the real world has ever experienced a strange romance quite like Tom Hanks's Allen Bauer, who was pulled underwater by a mysterious girl at a young age, instantly feeling a powerful connection. No one else believes what happened, so he eventually convinces himself it was a hallucination, until he meets the same mysterious female as an adult after losing consciousness at a beach. Given their prior connection, the fact she's a mermaid barely seems to be an issue.

Question 39

Which film features Tom Hanks as a struggling stand-up comedian?

When it comes to stand-up comedy, simply being funny is only part of what makes a person successful. Tom Hanks's Steven Gold is all too aware of this, having done great when playing small clubs to modest audiences, only to severely crack under the pressure at the first signs of fame. His friend Lilah Krytsick experiences a similar problem, in that she's seriously funny, too, but doesn't know the basics of stage performance. Recognizing their situation, the two start working together and exchanging industry tips to try and make it big.

Question 40

What movie sees Tom Hanks portray a concert violinist unwittingly targeted by the CIA?

The last thing anyone wants is for their lives to be put under the microscope by the police, let alone the CIA. Even people who aren't doing anything questionable, like Tom Hanks's Richard Drew, could experience great stress upon the realization everything they do is put under constant surveillance. That fear would grow significantly worse if the investigation unfolds some innocuous information that could be misread as dangerous, which happens to Drew due to his constant travel schedule, leading to those same officials wanting him eliminated...not that he ever notices.

Question 41

In which film does Tom Hanks portray a man concerned with the behavior of his eccentric neighbors?

It's only human to develop a certain level of curiosity about people who live nearby, wondering what it is those around us do behind closed doors. Granted, in most cases, the answer to this mystery is probably nothing interesting, but Tom Hanks's Ray Peterson is absolutely convinced his new neighbors are up to some seriously shady business. Others in the cul-de-sac seem to agree, and the intrigue turns into abject fear when another neighbor turns up missing. Worst of all, Peterson's worst suspicions just may be true.

Question 42

What movie features Tom Hanks as the CEO of a mysterious social networking company?

There's no denying the invention of social media changed the world, yet people have increasingly grown worried they may be sharing too much of their lives publically without realizing what happens with that personal information. On the plus side, no real life web site is quite as invasive as the one Tom Hanks's Eamon Bailey runs in this movie, especially after the invention of it's new SeeChange program to install small cameras everywhere a person goes and broadcast their lives online. Of course, not everyone is entirely okay with the world watching their every action.

Question 43

In which film is Tom Hanks a bond trader embroiled in a hit and run scandal?

Tempting as it may be to flee from the scene of an accident, most people are moral enough to know this is a horrible thing to do. Nonetheless, a select few might be worried about the consequences to the degree sticking around just isn't an option, which happens to Tom Hanks's Sherman McCoy and his girlfriend when driving through the dangerous South Bronx. However, it turns out the District Attorney is actively seeking out white criminals to boost his standing with minority voters before re-election, meaning McCoy and his gal have a good chance of getting caught no matter what.

Question 44

What film features Tom Hanks in a cameo as an Elvis impersonator?

To this day, Elvis Presley remains one of the most iconic figures in popular culture, in part through the efforts of an incredible number of impersonators keeping his memory alive. It goes without saying that Tom Hanks's talents are a touch above the average copycat, but that doesn't mean he's unwilling to do a favor to a director friend and appear in a movie about The King as one of his obsessive fans. As if the joke of Hollywood's biggest actor appearing in a nameless cameo as Elvis wasn't silly enough, he also meets his Earthly demise pretty much immediately.

Question 45

What lunar-based IMAX documentary does Tom Hanks narrate?

Having starred in Apollo 13 and produced From the Earth to the Moon, it's clear Tom Hanks has a serious interest in the final frontier and the rocks that float throughout it. To further cement that fact, he narrated, co-wrote, and co-produced this IMAX documentary, giving audiences a 3D glimpse of what only a very small number of men like Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin had ever seen live and in person. Many of Hanks's high profile friends came along for the ride, providing the voices of various Apollo astronauts.

Question 46

In which animated film does Tom Hanks appear as himself?

Truth be told, Tom Hanks couldn't have a smaller role in this animated film, but a few seconds was all the writers needed him for. It's hard too much without giving away the movie, so to keep it simple, we'll just say the main characters of a iconic cartoon caused a whole lot of trouble in their town. To fix the problem, the government decides to take a literal scorched Earth policy. Realizing the public would never accept this explanation, Tom Hanks is called upon to explain the situation in a manner that almost makes it seem okay.

Question 47

What movie sees Tom Hanks as a terminally ill man accepting a doomsday proposition?

When a person learns they don't have much time left to live, they can essentially react in one of two ways. Either they'll desperately attempt to cram a great deal of experience into what little time they still have, or they'll become completely despondent, more or less giving up hope and expediting the concept as quickly as possible. Taking a unique approach to that second option, Tom Hanks's title character in this film decides to willingly offer himself as a human sacrifice to a small tribe after learning he has a confusing condition called "brain cloud."

Question 48

In which children's film does Tom Hanks appear as the adult version of the main character?

Quite frankly, it's hard to disagree with the critics who called this film's escapist fantasy a bit damaging. In it, Tom Hanks portrays the elder version of a young boy named Mike, who finds himself struggling to deal with the fact his recently divorced mother is now dating a bad man. Rather than call the police or at least tell an adult like they should have done, the two kids magically turn a little red wagon into an airplane, and the kid flies off into the sunset like nothing happened.

Question 49

What is the third film in Tom Hanks's Robert Langdon series?

After seven years of silence, Tom Hanks's Harvard Professor Robert Langdon was back in theaters with his third major case in this film, presented for the first time in IMAX. Initially, it looks like he himself is the center of a major mystery this time, waking up in a hospital bed apparently suffering from some form of amnesia. Gradually, though, it's revealed his problems all relate to a classic piece of literature, which apparently holds the key to stopping a super virus that could wipe out huge chunks of humanity.

Question 50

In what 1980s sitcom did Tom Hanks play the lead role?

Believe it or not, the great career of multiple time Academy Award winner Tom Hanks actually began in earnest on a particularly goofy sitcom from the early 1980s. Alongside Peter Scolari, Hanks portrayed Kip Wilson, one of two men forced to dress as women in order to live in an all-female apartment building, the only place they could afford. When pretending to be female, Wilson also went by the name "Buffy," with the double life he and his roommate were living causing most of the wacky sitcom hijinks.

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