Guess the Tom Hanks Movie Trivia Quiz

Answer: Captain Phillips

"Captain Phillips" was directed by Paul Greengrass. It was nominated for six Academy Awards. The movie is about a container ship hijacking by pirates that took Captain Richard Phillips hostage. "Saving Mr. Banks" is a story about Walt Disney obtaining the screen rights of an author's novel. "Cloud Atlas" is a drama and science fiction movie with multiple plots that span six eras. "Larry Crowne" is about a Navy veteran who works for a box company and unexpectedly gets fired.

He then enrolls in a community college to get a degree.

Answer: Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close

"Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" is a novel adapted into a movie directed by Stephen Daldry. It is about a son becoming depressed after his father's death. He finds a key in his father's stuff and undertakes a journey to find the matching lock. "Charlie Wilson's War" is a 2007 movie directed by Mike Nichols.

It is about a congressman covertly assisting Afghanistan troops with supplies to defeat the Soviet Union. "Killing Lincoln" is directed by Adrian Moat and is a story surrounding the assassination of President Lincoln. "Angels and Demons" is a 2009 movie directed by Ron Howard where Tom Hanks plays Robert Langdon.

Answer: The Da Vinci Code

"The Da Vinci Code" is a mystery film about a professor who is a religious symbologist expert suspected of a murder in Paris. "The Polar Express" is a 2004 film directed by Robert Zemeckis. It is a story about a boy boarding a magical train that is heading to the North Pole to find Santa. "The Great Buck Howard" is a 2008 film directed by Joel Zwick.

It is a film about a magician trying to make a comeback of a lifetime. "The Ladykillers" is a 2004 film directed by the Coen Brothers. It is a story of a professor plotting to rob a casino.

Answer: Apollo 13

"Apollo 13" is a film that was adapted from the book by astronaut Jim Lovell. The mission was to attempt America's third moon landing but a disaster prevents the crew from completing their initial objective. "Cast Away" is a 2000 film directed by Robert Zemeckis.

It is about a Federal Express executive trying to survive on a marooned island. "From the Earth to the Moon" is a 1998 television miniseries that covers the space program missions to send astronauts to the moon. "That Thing You Do!" is a film written by, directed by, and starring Tom Hanks.

He plays a manager of a band that hits it big with a popular song and pushes them to stardom.

Answer: A League of Their Own

"A League of Their Own" is a film about owners wanting to keep baseball going during World War II. They scout for women baseball players to form teams in a professional baseball league. "Radio Flyer" is a film narrated by Tom Hanks. "Philadelphia" is a 1993 film directed by Jonathan Demme. Tom Hanks won an award for Best Actor playing the role of Andrew Beckett. "Toy Story" is a film directed by John Lasseter, in which Tom Hanks voices the role of a cowboy doll named Woody.

Answer: Joe Versus the Volcano

"Joe Versus the Volcano" is a movie about a man diagnosed with an incurable disease and intends offer himself to a superstitious ritual of the natives on a South Pacific Island. "Punchline" is a 1988 movie directed by David Seltzer. It is about a talented comedian who helps his wife become a stand up comic as well. "Bonfire of the Vanities" is a 1990 movie directed by Brian De Palma that starred Tom Hanks as Sherman McCoy and Melanie Griffith as Maria Ruskin. "Sleepless in Seattle" is a 1993 movie directed by Nora Ephron that starred Tom Hanks as Sam Baldwin and Meg Ryan as Annie Reed.

Answer: Big

"Big" is a film directed by Penny Marshall. It is a fantasy of a boy wishing to be bigger and finds a fortune teller machine that grants his wish. "Forrest Gump" is a 1994 film directed by Robert Zemeckis. "Turner and Hooch" is a 1989 film directed by Roger Spottiswoode.

It is about a detective who takes on the responsibility of caring for a dog whose owner is murdered. "The Green Mile" is a 1999 film directed by Frank Darabont. It is about the events that a penitentiary guard witnessed during his time working there.

Answer: Dragnet

"Dragnet" is a movie directed by Tom Mankiewicz. The story is about Sergeant Friday and Detective Streebek being assigned to investigate strange robberies that have a common theme. "Splash" is a 1984 movie directed by Ron Howard and starred Tom Hanks as Allen Bauer. "Nothing in Common" is a 1986 movie directed by Garry Marshall.

It co-stars Jackie Gleason playing the role of the bitter father Max Basner. "Saving Private Ryan" is a 1998 movie directed by Steven Spielberg. It is set during World War II and the mission is to prevent the last son of the Ryan family from being killed in action.

Answer: The Money Pit

"The Money Pit" is a 1986 film directed by Richard Benjamin. The story is about a couple who attempt to renovate their bargain deal new house, only to find there are underlying problems with the house. "You've Got Mail" is a 1998 film directed by Nora Ephron and starred Tom Hanks as Joe Fox. "The Man with One Red Shoe" is a 1985 film directed by Stan Dragoti and starred Tom Hanks as Richard Harlan Drew. "The 'Burbs" is a 1989 film directed by Joe Dante and starred Tom Hanks as Ray Peterson.

Answer: Bachelor Party

"Bachelor Party" is a movie directed by Neal Israel. Ir is about a bachelor who is given a party by his friends who want to make it a top notch party of all time before he enters marriage. "Volunteers" is a 1985 movie directed by Nicholas Meyer which also stars John Candy. "Every Time We Say Goodbye" is a 1986 movie directed by Moshe Mizrahi.

It is about an American pilot who joins the Royal Air Force during World War II before the United States enters the war effort. "Mazes and Monsters" is a 1982 movie directed by Steven Stern.

It is a story about college students and their fascination with a role playing game.