UNLIMITED STREAMING
WITH PRIME VIDEO
TRY 30-DAY TRIAL
Home > Drama >

The Terminal

The Terminal (2004)

June. 17,2004
|
7.4
|
PG-13
| Drama Comedy

Viktor Navorski is a man without a country; his plane took off just as a coup d'etat exploded in his homeland, leaving it in shambles, and now he's stranded at Kennedy Airport, where he's holding a passport that nobody recognizes. While quarantined in the transit lounge until authorities can figure out what to do with him, Viktor simply goes on living – and courts romance with a beautiful flight attendant.

...

Watch Trailer

Cast

Similar titles

Reviews

Lawbolisted
2004/06/17

Powerful

More
FeistyUpper
2004/06/18

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

More
Odelecol
2004/06/19

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

More
Hayden Kane
2004/06/20

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

More
harriseric-32698
2004/06/21

The Terminal is a charming comedy drama by Steven Spielberg starring Tom Hanks as a man stranded in New York's JFK international for 9 months. He befriends many people much to the disdain of the officials of the airport played excellently by Stanley Tucci. The film is charming and Tom Hanks plays a hapless yet endearing man rather well- as he has done for so many years. Spielberg's direction is impeccable, it is amazing to think he can switch from big budget spectacles to dramas so effortlessly. The Terminal is an absolute must watch for fans of Spielberg or Hanks or good films in general.

More
wildreviews
2004/06/22

Although the premise of this film is slightly ridiculous and it's full of completely unrealistic situations, it remains a very entertaining watch. Steven Spielberg brings his typical blend of great plot, pacing, characterisation and moments of emotion that will have you cringing in your seat. It's the kind of film that forces you into a good mood and you can't help liking it despite the flaws. The film really displays what a versatile actor Tom hanks really is. Although slightly annoying a times he pulls of the role decently. The simplicity of the story, the interesting range of characters and quirky moments are what really makes this film.

More
hollyvoodoo
2004/06/23

Shortly after i began watching this movie, immediately i found myself expecting someone else in Tom Hanks' place... Robin Williams! i think he would have played the character of Viktor Navorski a lot better. And by "better" i am not dissing Hanks' acting in any way, only saying that for this particular character Robin would have been a better choice. The ultimate choice, in fact. This is it, just wanted to share my thought with y'all. Find this useful is you agree :)

More
HotToastyRag
2004/06/24

The preview of The Terminal is a pretty good representation of the film, which isn't always the case with modern trailers. Tom Hanks plays a man from Krakozhia, visiting the United States for the first time. He arrives in New York City, but before he gets through immigration he runs into a pretty major problem. Stanley Tucci, the customs director, informs him that his government is going through a crisis and he isn't allowed to enter the United States. He's also not allowed to be shipped home, so he's stuck in "the terminal" until his country stabilizes. He meets a host of airport workers who have a host of quirky traits, and he also becomes attracted to stewardess Catherine Zeta-Jones. And, as you can see from the preview, there are a few laughs, some good acting from an accented and utterly foreign Tom Hanks, some cute scenes, but it won't end up being your favorite movie in the world.My biggest problem with the film are the minor characters. Kumar Pallana, a janitor, is extremely irritating. His character is written to have a major attitude problem and to be intentionally mean, for no reason except to exact a frustrated chuckle from the audience. Diego Luna and Zoe Saldana have an awkward romance that isn't the most amusing part of the plot. Catherine Zeta-Jones, while written realistically, isn't a very nice person and reminds audiences of that one person in their circle of friends who makes endless mistakes but is tolerated because of her beauty.Basically, if you're a Tom Hanks fan, or a Steven Spielberg fan, or a John Williams fan, you'll probably want to see it. But it's not exactly the feel-good movie that you think it will be. There's a big mystery in the plot and once it's revealed, you might feel a bit let down. Having said that, I do own a copy, since there are some cute scenes. My favorite is Tom Hanks's preparation of asking Catherine Zeta-Jones out on a date, or as he says it, to "eat a bite". He's a cutie!

More