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11. Splash (1984)

Ever wondered what it feels like to fall for a mermaid? This beautifully shot fantasy, with mesmerizing underwater sequences and Daryl Hannah starring opposite Hanks, fully encapsulates the notion that in the end, love will save the day.

10. The Da Vinci Code (2006), Angels & Demons (2009), Inferno (2016)

The Robert Langdon film trilogy, based on Dan Brown''s best-selling novels, did not go well with critics, but the audiences loved it. We, too, enjoyed watching Tom portray a Harvard professor-turned-detective, armed with good looks, a tweed jacket and a Mickey Mouse watch, desperate to unearth the long-lost mysteries of the past.

9. A League of Their Own (1992)

This classic gem centers on an all-girls baseball team, called the Rockford Peaches and managed by Tom''s character. Fueled by a star-studded cast, this sports comedy flick is a great way to brush up your knowledge of America''s most favorite pastime and a rare chance to watch one of the biggest pop stars of our time play center field.

8. The Terminal (2004)

What''s it like to be stuck in a bustling airport - that''s the theme running through the Spielberg-directed comedy-drama about a tourist left in limbo between two countries. Boosted by the talent of Catherine Zeta-Jones and Stanley Tucci, this film points to the importance of hope, hearth and home.

7. Sleepless in Seattle (1993)

We are all suckers for a little romance, aren''t we? So if you are sleepless in your own hometown, then you wouldn''t find a better match than this critically acclaimed comedy, with Tom Hanks portraying an architect who lost his wife, and Meg Ryan playing a reporter seeking true love.

6. Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Tom and Leo (DiCaprio) make a terrific on-screen pairing in this Steven Spielberg''s crime flick. Also, its title is a subtle reminder that the current virus can catch you easily, so stay indoors and follow all the WHO recommendations, while an FBI agent (played by Hanks) is pursuing a con man (played by DiCaprio).

5. Cast Away (2000)

Stranded on a deserted island, with Wilson-the-volleyball as a pal, Tom is raw in his portrayal of the lone survivor of a plane wreck. Despite its dramatic overtones and undertones, the flick is a feel-good ode to survival and a beacon of hope, especially at times when it seems like all hope is lost.

4. The Green Mile (1999)

This 3-hour-plus drama is dark and disturbing (no wonder, as it''s an adaptation of a Stephen King novel) but Tom plays his character with such engaging honesty that by the time the credits roll, you''ll want a replay.

3. Big (1988)

A must-have for a family movie night, this candid film celebrates the innocence of childhood, and is further proof that age is, well, only a number, and that deep inside, we are all children who like to play and have fun.

2. Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Hailed as one of the greatest films ever made, this Spielberg''s epic flick will take you through the trenches of World War II like you''ve never experienced before. Oftentimes, it''s a hard watch, and yet, this movie is about courage and serves as a perfect reminder why world peace is so important for the future.

1. Forrest Gump (1994)

He ran and he ran and he ran. Remind yourself what made the heavily bearded Tom run so fast in the universally-lauded cult favorite, directed by Robert Zemeckis, and how Hanks'' character - one that brought the actor his second Oscar - helped shape the course of American history.