Tom Hanks’ 2013 Thriller Turns 13, Still Earning Top Honors

• Thirteen years ago today, Tom Hanks starred in a 2013 thriller that was named one of the best films of its year.
• The movie drew praise for Hanks’ committed, largely solo performance as a man fighting to survive at sea.
• Critics and industry groups recognized the film’s tense storytelling and technical craft.
• Its anniversary has prompted fresh looks at Hanks’ career and the lasting impact of a survival drama built around a single lead.

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