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10. Toy Story 3 (2010)
The third installment of the animated 3D computer comedy-drama series, Toy Story, Hanks, once again, lends his vocals to the voice of a toy cowboy named "Woody." Also featuring voiceover work from the likes of Tim Allen, Joan Cusack, and Ned Beatty, to name a few, the film did exceptionally well with around a 99% approval rating and Hanks received $15 million for playing the role.
09. Captain Phillips (2013)
A critically acclaimed biographical survival thriller in which Hanks takes on the role of Captain Phillips, a brave man who takes control of a ship in order to help ward off potential pirate activity. With around a 93% rating and a breakout performance from actor Barkhad Abdi, the movie earned several awards and Hanks earned $15 million in the process.
08. Toy Story 4 (2018)
The latest and yet to be released installment of the Toy Story movie franchise. Although rumors have been swirling in terms of cast and the official release date, the $15 million being paid to Hanks seem fairly finalized.
07. The Da Vinci Code (2006)
A mystery thriller that tackles a number of conspiracy theories, The Da Vinci Code had mixed to negative reviews due to sensitivity in subject matter, a jumpy plot, and religious backlash, among other things. Either way, Hanks netted $18 million for the role, which included profit shares.
06. Cast Away (2000)
An adventure drama film about a systems engineer who gets stuck on a deserted island, Cast Away is a film that is centered on Hanks ability to semi-silently and dramatically carry an array of scenes. A movie that earned critical acclaim as well as a Golden Globe, Hanks asserted his versatility and earned $20 million in the process.
05. The Green Mile (1999)
A fantasy crime drama film which was adapted from the Stephen King novel of the same name, Tom Hanks plays an aging man who has a flashback of his days as a prison guard on death row. Receiving mostly positive reviews from critics and fans alike, this film has an approval rating of 80% and Hanks received $20 million for taking on the role.
04. You've got Mail (1998)
A romantic comedy also starring Meg Ryan and Parker Posey, You've got Mail was a pop cultural hit of epic proportions. Marked by its comedy, that was fueled by the technology and challenges unique to the mid-nineties, many enjoyed the film because it intertwined a love story with a narrative about technological advances and the problems associated with franchises and big business, the movie did fairly well overall and Hanks received $20 million for playing the role.
03. Saving Private Ryan (1998)
An epic war drama film also starring Edward Burns, Tom Sizemore, and Matt Damon, to name a few, this film did well in theaters receiving an approval rating of 92%. Winning a slew of awards, including several Academy Awards, 2 Grammys, and a Golden Globe, Hanks earned $40 million for starring in the film.
02. Angels & Demons (2009)
A mystery thriller directed by the legendary Ron Howard and based on a novel of the same name. Amidst a Catholic controversy and other backlash, the movie received mixed reviews and Hanks received $50 million for taking the role, which included profit shares.
01. Forrest Gump (1994)
An epic romantic comedy-drama, Forrest Gump is a film about a man with below average intelligence and well above average luck. A film marked by its pop cultural references and hilarious explanations for random events throughout history, this film received generally positive reviews as well as an Academy Award a Golden Globe, more importantly, Hanks walked away with $70 million (including profit shares).
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