Best Tom Hanks movies to watch during self-isolation

close

Video

Fox News Flash top entertainment headlines for March 16

Fox News Flash top entertainment and celebrity headlines are here. Check out what's clicking today in entertainment.

With many people across the countries holed up in their homes practicing "social distancing," it's easy to run out of things to do.

Luckily, we can turn to Tom Hanks, who -- along with his wife Rita Wilson -- has been recovering from the coronavirus and under quarantine.

With over 80 credits to his name on IMDb, the 63-year-old actor has plenty of movies to keep people busy while they wait out the pandemic.

TOM HANKS, RITA WILSON OUT OF HOSPITAL FIVE DAYS AFTER ANNOUNCING CORONAVIRUS DIAGNOSIS: REPORT

"Toy Story"

The story of a cowboy doll struggling to welcome a shiny new toy into his home, "Toy Story" is a great flick for the whole family.

As a matter of fact, "Toy Story" has spawned three sequels that are all highly rated by critics.

REGAL CINEMAS TO CLOSE ALL THEATER LOCATIONS

"Big"

Be careful what you wish for, Tom Hanks.

In "Big," America's sweetheart stars as the (sort of) grown-up version of a young boy who wishes to be big -- eventually finding himself facing the world in an adult body.

STARS REACT TO IDRIS ELBA, 'GAME OF THRONES' ACTOR KRISTOFER HIVJU TESTING POSITIVE FOR CORONAVIRUS

"Cast Away"

If you're feeling lonely in self-isolation, this movie might just cure you of the blues.

In "Cast Away," Hanks stars as a man stranded on a deserted island with only a volleyball named Wilson to keep him company.

‘TROLLS WORLD TOUR,' THE HUNT,' 'THE INVISIBLE MAN' TO BE AVAILABLE EARLY ON HOME ENTERTAINMENT

"Forrest Gump"

An American classic, Hanks plays the titular character, a man with a low IQ as he navigates the Vietnam War, Watergate and other historical events.

Hanks won an Oscar for his work on the film.

TOM HANKS' VEGEMITE TOAST LEAVES FANS CONCERNED: 'THAT IS TOO MUCH'

"Saving Mr. Banks"

Tom Hanks as Walt Disney in 'Saving Mr. Banks.' (Walt Disney Pictures)

In this historical flick, Hanks plays Walt Disney trying to convince P. L. Travers to allow his studio to adapt her "Mary Poppins" books to film.

Of course, the movie's outcome is no secret, but the behind-the-scenes story is a must-see.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

"The Post"

Again playing a real person, Hanks portrays Ben Bradlee in "The Post."

The film tells the story of Bradlee and Kay Graham in their efforts to publish the Pentagon Papers in the Washington Post.