2. Captain Phillips
Captain Phillips in 2013 once again showed off Tom’s brilliant ability to adapt to a role. The thriller was based on a true story – the 2009 Maersk Alabama hijacking.
Hanks played the role of Richard Phillips, a mariner captain that was taken hostage by pirates. He received plenty of high critical praise in this Box Office success, which raked in over $217 million over a $55 million budget.
Captain Phillips garnered six Oscar nominations, including one for best picture.
With this, Castaway and The Terminal – Tom clearly didn’t have much luck travelling in movies!