Tom Hanks didn't know if anyone would like one of his movies

Jun 30, 2026 5:38 PM

cryborg

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Forrest Gump (1994) https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/13-forrest-gump

Behind The Scenes of Tom Hanks Movie https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s21LSWxH9w

Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend "Tom Hanks" (Apr 17, 2023) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJtCa9awgvw

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If it was Mazes and Monsters he was right.

4 weeks ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

4 weeks ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

Its always fascinating, to see the behind the scenes like this specifically.

4 weeks ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 0

Forrest Gump is in my top 10 list of favorite movies.

4 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Me too. So is The DaVincci Code and Angel's and Demons. I have not seen the third one and dont know if I should. People say it sucked like a timeliness that went on too far, they should have kept it at 2 movies. Idk. You've Got Mail is cute.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Road to Perdition was a great movie

4 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

4 weeks ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

"He can't keep getting away with this!"

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

If you ever want to see early Tom Hanks in a more serious role (one you probably haven't seen) then check out Every Time We Say Goodbye,

4 weeks ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

4 weeks ago | Likes 67 Dislikes 0

"...after Forrest Gump failed to take in even $600M; Tom, you bounced back with Saving Private Ryan, which unfortunately stalled around $300M..."

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I remember he did an interview with Siskel and Ebert as part of some anniversary of that show in the 90s, and Hanks recalled waiting with tension to see their review of Spash! He recalled watching it as one of them panned it, and then the other also panned it. "All I'm saying is it stung." https://youtu.be/YrRC-byAI-Y?si=Em0zPopf7811KNJJ&t=725

4 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Ive been to that park in Savannah

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Robert. Fucking. Zemeckis.

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Is that last bit about the origin of the name? Was that in the movie?

4 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That's the origin of the name - Nathan Bedford Forrest, but they did not use that shot and used a different recording for the dialogue.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

T Hanks

4 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

He was Big way before that.

4 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

The right tries so hard to slander Tom Hanks. At every turn one of them puts out another trash "This happened in his history!" videos and if you actually look into it? Nothing happened like they said if it did happen at all. Tom Hanks is a gem.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I need more impressions from Tom Hanks

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

The Burbs was his defining moment.

4 weeks ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

The fact I had to get this far down in the comments before someone mentioned The Burbs is criminal.

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

CITIZENS ARREST

3 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Oh come on, the Money Pit cemented his skills forever.

4 weeks ago | Likes 101 Dislikes 1

I saw that movie nearly 40 years ago and this whole scene is *still* imprinted on my memory, especially the laugh at the end: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9CJ9EDtZ2p8

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Peter Griffin: "I liked the money pit."

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

two weeks

4 weeks ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

It is a documentary.

4 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

The laugh after the tub falls through the floor may be my favorite scene from a movie ever, lol.

3 weeks ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

You mean Bosom Buddies!

4 weeks ago | Likes 22 Dislikes 0

Splash was great as well.....

4 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Just watched Doc on John Candy. I Like Me. Absolutely beautiful. Never knew Candy was in Splash

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

You mean Bachelor Party?

4 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Oh yeah the one where he didn't have sex on his fiancee. That was a weird one.

4 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"And then some."

4 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Joe vs the Volcano is the greatest movie ever made. I’ll fight you over it.

4 weeks ago | Likes 60 Dislikes 4

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4 weeks ago (deleted Jul 7, 2026 6:06 PM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Spoken like a real flibberdeegibbet

3 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

The best of the Tom Hanks x Meg Ryan, Meg Ryan, and Meg Ryan movies

4 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

It was on pretty much every Sunday on some channel growing up, my parents would have friends over and sit on the front porch getting wasted and have cheese and crackers, I’d take half the tray and watch Joe vs the volcano, stuff my face with ritz and probably eat half a pound of cheese, good times

4 weeks ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

My parents took me to see it for my 9th birthday. I still remember what a good time I had watching it for the first time :)

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Brain cloud.

4 weeks ago | Likes 19 Dislikes 0

We're keeping this luggage

4 weeks ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

It's underrated imho, but I don't know if allegories are that popular these days. Is The Odyssey considered an allegory?

4 weeks ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 0

It definitely has that as a base. But honestly. It’s about living life to the fullest and remembering we are insignificant in the long run so be grateful for today. And some points in your life you supposed to be alone. Some doors you walk through by yourself.

4 weeks ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Isn't this the moral of all the great stories?

4 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Joe Vs. The Volcano is a masterpiece. Absolutely amazing movie.

4 weeks ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 0

When Joe thanks the moon. It's intense & felt true. WE ARE KEEPING THIS LUGGAGE.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Him thanking the moon propelled this movie from one of my top 100 to my statement of it being the greatest one I’ve ever seen.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

That was POWERFUL acting, and inspired writing. I am still affected right now, typing these words. A truly great moment of cinema. :)

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I am not arguing that with you!

4 weeks ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

There will be blood. Hands down

3 weeks ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Truely a movie that has absolutely everything a movie needs to be great! No fighting from me whatsoever

4 weeks ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 0

Including Abe Vigoda. Loved the film. "You have a braincloud."

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I won't fight you over it, but David S Pumpkins might have a thing or three to say about that.

3 weeks ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

lol. Thats amazing. If it was a full length motion picture it would be in the running. All of his work is great.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

My Dad and I are with you on this.

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I got banned from getting to pick the movie for "Friends over for movie night" - The film, was "Joe vs the Volcano" I still like it.

4 weeks ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 0

Stand your ground!

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

"Friends"

3 weeks ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

Wife's "Friends"

3 weeks ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

I like Tom hanks personally & professionally, but i am one of those who did not like Forrest Gump

4 weeks ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 4

Did you watch it when it came out? It was definitely /a different time/

3 weeks ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Same.

4 weeks ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

Agreed. It is cornball boomer wankery

4 weeks ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 6

I didn't hate it. I didn't get the hype though. It's more interesting to watch people react to it.

3 weeks ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I enjoyed it. What trips me out now is how much hate some dudes seem to have for Jenny.

4 weeks ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 2

Any excuse to hate a woman.

4 weeks ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 4

First time I watched it I was a kid. I didn't understand what Jenny was going through. I didn't hate Jenny but I didn't really like her, either. As an adult, I finally understood her character arc and how tragic it was.

I kinda wonder if the story was intentionally told in a way that Forest might see it. Just vague enough to not fully grasp the extent of how her father scarred her. He definitely didn't understand why she kept her distance.

3 weeks ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

I was well into adulthood by the time I saw it. At the time, it did seem like she was taking advantage of the friendship, but honestly, it's obvious the cards were stacked against her.

3 weeks ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

At least we finally know what really made her sick: Splashing through the reflecting pool in DC. /s

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