Toy Story And Beyond: These Are Tom Hanks' Highest Grossing Movies

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• Catch Me If You Can (2002)

• Toy Story (1995)

• Cast Away (2000)

• Saving Private Ryan (1998)

• Angels & Demons (2009)

• Toy Story 2 (1999)

• Forrest Gump (1994)

• The Da Vinci Code (2006)

• Toy Story 3 (2010)

• Toy Story 4 (2019)

Highlights

• Tom Hanks' films have collectively grossed over $11.7 billion worldwide, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America.
• Hanks consistently commands a minimum of $25 million per movie and has reportedly earned up to $500 million in base film salaries throughout his career.
• Some of Hanks' most successful films include Catch Me If You Can, Toy Story, Cast Away, and Saving Private Ryan, which grossed hundreds of millions of dollars at the box office.

With his disarming smile and everyman charm, Tom Hanks has graced our screens for over four decades, and for good reason.

Hanks has starred in a variety of genres, from comedy and drama to animation to biopics. He has earned two Oscars, four Golden Globes, and seven Emmys, among many other awards.

Hanks – who has been unironically dubbed "America's sweetheart" on more than one occasion – made his film debut in 1980, with a minor role in the horror film He Knows You're Alone.

He then rose to fame with a series of comedy hits in the 1980s, such as Splash, Big, and A League Of Their Own. He transitioned to more serious roles in the 1990s, winning back-to-back Oscars for Philadelphia and Forrest Gump.

As of early 2023 Tom Hanks' net worth was estimated to stand in excess of $400 million.

It's no wonder Hanks is such a box office draw. He has consistently commanded a minimum of $25 million per movie.

The two-time Academy Award winner has reportedly earned up to $500 million in base film salaries throughout his career.

Through his impressive filmography, which spans over 80 films, Hanks has brought countless characters to life, leaving audiences laughing, crying, and everything in between.

According to TheNumbers, Tom Hanks's films have collectively grossed over $11.7 billion worldwide, of which $4.9 billion came from domestic audiences, making him the fourth-highest-grossing actor in North America.

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10 Catch Me If You Can (2002)

Global Box Office, Catch Me If You Can - $352,114,312

Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg joined forces for Catch Me If You Can, a chilling true-story adaptation that ranks among the best:

Catch Me If You Can thrives on the dynamic cat-and-mouse chase between Leonardo DiCaprio's charming con artist, Frank Abagnale Jr., and Hanks' tenacious FBI agent, hot on his trail.

Abagnale Jr.'s exploits as a master forger, impersonating a doctor, pilot, and lawyer, all before his 21st birthday, are both thrilling and surprisingly humorous.

With a relatively modest budget of $52 million (for a Spielberg film), Catch Me If You Can overachieved at the box office.

Its strong opening take of $30 million defied expectations for an early 2000s drama, even with its star power.

Catch Me If You Can went on to gross $164.6 million in North America and $187.5 million in foreign countries, with a total of $352.1 million worldwide, recouping its $52 million budget seven times over.

9 Toy Story (1995)

Global Box Office, Toy Story - $394,436,586

Pixar's groundbreaking Toy Story was the first entirely computer-animated feature film, and the first feature film by the now dominant studio Pixar.

While the animation in later Pixar films would become even more sophisticated, Toy Story remains a timeless classic, masterfully blending humor and pathos in a way that resonated with both children and adults.

This signature storytelling style, characterized by relatable characters, emotional depth, and clever humor, paved the way for Pixar's future successes.

Before the film premiered, Apple and Pixar co-founder Steve Jobs said that the film would need to gross at least $200 million to turn a profit.

Toy Story was a box office smash, grossing $192.5 million domestically and $181.8 million internationally for a total of $374.4 million worldwide.

When adjusted for inflation, that figure jumps to $463.3 million. Hanks reportedly earned just $50,000 for his work on the film.

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8 Cast Away (2000)

Global Box Office, Cast Away - $429,632,142

Stranded alone on a deserted island after a plane crash, FedEx employee Chuck Noland (Tom Hanks) faces the ultimate test of survival in Robert Zemeckis' Cast Away.

Hanks also co-produced the film and went to remarkable lengths for his portrayal, losing 55 pounds for the role and even facing a potentially life-threatening infection from a leg cut sustained during filming.

Hanks was reportedly paid $20 million for his dual role, on and off the camera. The film received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its screenplay and Hanks's performance, for which he won the Academy Award for "Best Actor."

While considered a "prestige picture" due to its focus on character development and emotional depth, Cast Away also cost $90 million to produce.

Despite this initially high outlay in terms of budget, the film opened strong, grossing $28.9 million in its opening weekend.

Cast Away ended up earning $233.6 million in North America and $196 million internationally, for a total haul of $429.6 million.

7 Saving Private Ryan (1998)

Global Box Office, Saving Private Ryan - $482,349,603

Grounded in the raw authenticity of war, Saving Private Ryan throws viewers into the chaos and brutality of D-Day and its aftermath even over two decades after its release:

Hanks, cast as the linchpin holding the ensemble together, shares the screen with an impactful supporting cast, including Ed Burns, Vin Diesel, and Giovanni Ribisi.

The group is tasked with the seemingly impossible mission of finding and rescuing Private Ryan (Matt Damon), believed to be the last surviving brother of three fallen soldiers.

Entertainment Weekly reported that Tom Hanks' pay agreement earned him an estimated $30 million to $40 million.

Visually and emotionally astonishing, the film's $70 million budget is evident in its gritty realism. Saving Private Ryan tripled its budget in North America alone.

With a domestic box office gross of $216.5 million and an additional $265.3 million internationally, Saving Private Ryan achieved a global box office of $481.8 million, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 1998, behind Armageddon.

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6 Angels & Demons (2009)

Global Box Office, Angels & Demons - $485,930,816

Adapted from Dan Brown's mystery-thriller novel, Angels & Demons reunites audiences with Harvard "symbologist" Robert Langdon as Tom Hanks reprises his role, investigating another murder entwined with the church.

This time, the plot centers on the Illuminati's terrorist threat against the Vatican, prompting the Catholic Church to seek Professor Langdon's aid in preventing potential attacks.

The film's fast-paced action sequences, intricate puzzles, and religious symbolism kept viewers on the edge of their seats.

Tom Hanks once again proved his magnetic box office draw, reportedly earning $25 million for his starring role. Despite criticism for its over-the-top plot and lengthy runtime, the film proved commercially successful.

Angels & Demons grossed $133 million at the North American box office, but the majority of its total came from international markets, where it raked in $352.5 million, bringing its global total to $485.9 million.

However, Angels & Demons fell short of matching its first installment, The Da Vinci Code, experiencing a notable drop in domestic and worldwide earnings, possibly due to its more controversial storyline within the Catholic Church conspiracy theme.

5 Toy Story 2 (1999)

Global Box Office, Toy Story 2 - $497,375,381

While Toy Story laid the foundation for Pixar's rise to the pinnacle of animation, Toy Story 2 is often regarded as the superior installment by many viewers.

This time around, Hanks reportedly earned $5 million for his voice acting, and it was money well spent.

Bringing back the iconic duo of Tom Hanks as Woody and Tim Allen as Buzz, the sequel upped the stakes, sending Woody on a daring rescue mission after being stolen by a greedy toy collector.

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It is considered by critics to be one of the few sequel films superior to the original, and is frequently featured on lists of the greatest animated films ever made.

Toy Story 2 soared at the box office. It is the highest-grossing animated film of 1999, grossing $245.9 million in the US and Canada.

Internationally, its appeal was just as strong; it earned $251.5 million, bringing the global total to $497.3 million.

4 Forrest Gump (1994)

Global Box Office, Forrest Gump - $678,226,465

Tom Hanks and director Robert Zemeckis collaborated on what is arguably the actor's most beloved and oft-quoted film, Forrest Gump:

This heartwarming comedy-drama tells the story of a simple man with a low IQ, who finds himself at the center of some of the most pivotal moments in American history, from the Vietnam War to the Watergate scandal.

Hanks's unforgettable performance as Gump earned him his second Academy Award for "Best Actor."

With a budget of $55 million, the film went on to achieve massive box office success, grossing over twelve times its production cost worldwide.

Forrest Gump became the top-grossing film in the United States in 1994, earning over $678.2 million globally during its theatrical run.

Despite being labeled a "successful failure" due to high fees for distributors and exhibitors, the movie remains an iconic cultural phenomenon.

Tom Hanks, initially set to earn $7 million for his role as the titular Forrest, negotiated a "first dollar" back-end deal due to production issues.

Due to the film's box office success, the back-end deal turned out well for Hanks, as he walked away with $60 million in the first year alone.

3 The Da Vinci Code (2006)

Global Box Office, The Da Vinci Code - $760,006,945

Dan Brown's controversial thriller, The Da Vinci Code, stormed onto the scene in 2003, practically demanding a film adaptation.

With Oscar-winning director Ron Howard at the helm and A-list talent like Tom Hanks, Paul Bettany, Ian McKellen, and Audrey Tautou on board, the adaptation was poised for success.

And succeed it did; despite a $125 million budget, The Da Vinci Code grossed $224 million worldwide in its opening weekend, and a total of $760 million worldwide by the end of its theatrical run, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2006.

Hanks' portrayal of "symbologist" Robert Langdon in The Da Vinci Codereportedly earned him $18 million.

2 Toy Story 3 (2010)

Global Box Office, Toy Story 3 - $1,067,316,101

Tom Hanks' return as the voice of Woody in Toy Story 3 marked a triumphant homecoming for a beloved character and earned him a reported $15 million paycheck.

Toy Story 3 delivered what many considered to be the perfect conclusion to the beloved Pixar trilogy.

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While the first two films chronicled Andy's childhood through the eyes of his toys, Toy Story 3 dared to tackle the bittersweet reality of growing up and moving on.

Toy Story 3's box office success was nothing short of phenomenal. On its first weekend, Toy Story 3 topped the worldwide box office with $145.3 million.

It would go on to earn $415 million in the United States and Canada and $652 million in other countries, for a worldwide total of $1.067 billion, making it the highest-grossing film of 2010 – and the highest-grossing animated film of all time, until it was surpassed by Frozen in 2014.

1 Toy Story 4 (2019)

Global Box Office, Toy Story 4 - $1,073,841,394

Tom Hanks' final outing as Woody in Toy Story 4 was a tear-jerking farewell that became the highest-grossing domestic film of his entire career (not adjusted for inflation).

While many thought the third film wrapped up the story perfectly, Pixar proved there was still magic to be found in the world of Andy's toys.

Breaking away from the trilogy's conclusive narrative, Toy Story 4 surpassed the $1 billion mark worldwide, achieving a remarkable feat given its $200 million production budget, which was one-fifth of its total earnings.

Toy Story 4 grossed $434 million in North America and $639.4 million internationally, bringing its global total to $1.073 billion. This impressive haul made it the eighth-highest-grossing film of 2019.

Its worldwide opening of $244.5 million set a record for animated films at the time.

Deadline Hollywood calculated the film's net profit at $368 million, considering its production cost and marketing expenses, making it the highest-grossing Tom Hanks movie.

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