24 Iconic Tom Hanks Movies to Add to Your Watchlist

Centered around the true story of Captain Richard Phillips, Hanks delivers a stunning performance in "Captain Phillips." On Apr. 9, 2009, Phillips is in command of the MV Maersk Alabama, which is set to travel to Kenya through the Guardafui Channel. During the journey, the ship is followed and seized by Somali pirates, who demand millions of dollars in ransom. With first officer Shane Murphy, Phillips must play his cards right to survive and safely make it off the ship.