Tom Hanks’ 189-Minute ‘Shawshank Redemption’ Successor Breaks Out on Streaming 27 years Later

Tom Hanks is an iconic figure in entertainment. From very early in his career, after switching to dramatic roles following breakthroughs in comedic projects like Splash and Bachelor Party, his skill was evident. With six Oscar nominations, including for his performances in Big, Saving Private Ryan, and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood, very few can contend with what Hanks brings to the table. His two Oscar wins came for his performances in Forrest Gump and Philadelphia in back-to-back years.

A filmography that includes projects with legendary directors like Steven Spielberg and Robert Zemeckis is certainly enviable. Despite having featured heavily in movies for the better part of 40 years and…