Production note The film won a Grammy for Alan Silvestri’s score.
Production note FedEx gave the production logistical support and access to facilities and aircraft.
Production note William Broyles Jr. reportedly stranded himself on a beach for research.
Production note Hanks got a staph infection during filming and was hospitalized for three days.
Production note The cut log-dummy hanging scene existed in an earlier version but is often absent now.
Production note The actress who played Bettina was Laurie White and she died in 2018.
Forrest Gump Used as a comparison point in Hanks’s career and reunion with Zemeckis.
Big Held up as one of Hanks’s two best performances.
Bosom Buddies Used to illustrate Hanks’s early TV fame.
Family Ties Mentioned as another early Hanks credit.
The Shawshank Redemption Referenced in the hypothetical Rewatchables vacation destination example.
Gladiator Used to compare Russell Crowe’s Oscar win against Hanks’s nomination.
The Martian Compared as an outer-space version of Cast Away.
Lost He says the series was inspired by the movie’s premise.
Gilligan's Island Used as a pop-culture comparison that has aged poorly.
Titans Referenced as the NFL team tied to Kelly and Chuck’s later conversation.
Daniel Day-Lewis Cited as a benchmark for acting greatness.
The Green Mile Included in Hanks’s nine-year run of major films.
Apollo 13 Included in Hanks’s nine-year run of major films.
A League of Their Own Included in Hanks’s nine-year run of major films.
You've Got Mail Included in Hanks’s nine-year run of major films.
