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• A League of Their Own

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  If you love baseball and want a mini history lesson of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, this movie fits the bill. Tom Hanks stars as the former Cubs slugger who reminds us that "There's no crying in baseball."

• You've Got Mail

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  A remake of "The Shop Around the Corner," Tom Hanks brings his charm and humor to this lovely movie. Makes you miss hearing "You've got mail" on your computer.

• Philadelphia

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  Tom Hanks brings his talent for drama to this film about a lawyer for a corporate law firm who is fired when it's discovered that he has AIDS. Tom brings us to tears with his heartfelt monologues and his amazing physical transformation.

• Sully

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  Taking on the role of real-life pilot, Chesley Burnett "Sully" Sullenberger III, Tom Hanks takes us inside the horrifying moments of Flight 1549 and the water landing that brought us all to the edge of our seats on January 15, 2009.

• Cast Away

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  Tom Hanks and a volleyball. Does it get much better than this 2000 survival film? This movie proves that Tom can be all alone on screen for a very long time and yet we all still stay intrigued.

• Apollo 13

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  "Houston, we have a problem." We definitely do not have a problem with Tom Hanks as astronaut Jim Lovell in this docudrama about the lunar mission that was a near-disaster.

• Forrest Gump

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  This 1994 romantic-drama-comedy movie brought Tom Hanks an Oscar for Best Actor. Recounting over 30 years of memories, Tom brings us Forrest, a lovable man who endures deep tragedy and ultimate happiness.

• Splash

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  Splash is one of Tom Hanks' first comedy movies and one that brings out his comedic chops. You'll enjoy watching Tom fall in love with a mermaid as well as see him developing the skills he'll use in future comedies that bring us such joy.

• Bridge of Spies

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  Based on real events, this movie gives us Tom Hanks that works to bring about an exchange of spies on a bridge in Germany, thus once more saving the day.

• Toy Story

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  Tom Hanks brings Woody to life in this adorable animated movie, as well as the Toy Story sequels. Woody is a character that not only children love, but adults do too, thanks to Tom.

• Saving Private Ryan

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  This epic war film brings us Tom Hanks as a US Ranger Captain leading a troop in search of a paratrooper in Normandy. One of the best war films ever made, Tom is outstanding in this movie.