The Terminal
Directed by Steven Spielberg
Een Oost-Europeaan, Viktor Navorsky, bezoekt New York. Wanneer hij op Kennedy Airport is aangekomen breekt er in zijn thuisland oorlog uit. Hij kan niet terugvliegen en mag met zijn huidige papieren de VS niet in. Viktor improviseert en maakt van Kennedy Airport maandenlang een tijdelijk thuis, waar hij de mensen bekijkt en verliefd wordt op stewardess Amelia.
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- mickerdoo14 juli 2025Charmingly understated film. Shows the power that kindness and patience have over pride and selfishness. Really beautiful. Hanks shines.
- Andre van Vliet18 maart 2026Good movie <3
- tellum12 maart 2026The easiest of easy family comedies.
- Dave26 februari 2026An enjoyable easy watch. Tom Hanks is as brilliant as always.
- Manuel Frangis20 januari 2026I just watched The Terminal and I give it 5 out of 5 stars. This movie moved me in a way I did not expect. I went in thinking it would be a simple story about a man stuck in an airport, but instead I got something emotional, warm, funny, and full of humanity. It reminds you how small acts of kindness can mean everything, especially to someone who feels lost and alone. The Terminal feels like a story about hope and resilience, and it delivers that message gently and beautifully. Tom Hanks gives an incredible performance. He plays Viktor Navorski with so much sincerity that you instantly connect with him. His innocence, politeness, and determination make him one of the most likable characters I have ever seen. Even when he is confused or hurt, he never loses his sense of kindness. You can see the emotion in his eyes during the quiet moments, and that small detail adds so much depth to the story. Tom Hanks brings a softness to the role that makes Viktor feel like someone you want to root for from the very first scene. Catherine Zeta Jones adds warmth and elegance to the film. Her character brings a different type of emotion into Viktor’s world. She is charming, conflicted, and searching for something she cannot quite name. Her scenes with Tom Hanks have a gentle spark that gives the movie sweetness without ever pushing too hard. Their chemistry feels natural and comforting. Even when their characters are unsure of themselves, there is something honest happening between them. The supporting cast brings humor and heart. The airport workers, security guards, janitors, and staff all become part of Viktor’s strange new life. They bring personality and small emotional moments that help shape the story. Some support him, some misunderstand him, and some grow to care about him slowly. Watching these relationships form is one of the highlights of the film. It feels like Viktor builds a community inside a place where he was never supposed to stay. The airport setting is surprisingly magical. Instead of feeling cold or empty, it becomes a world of its own. Viktor learns how to survive there, how to navigate it, and how to create a life inside it. The movie makes the airport feel like a small city full of different personalities, rules, and routines. The way Viktor adapts and finds brightness inside a stressful environment shows the strength of the human spirit. The setting becomes an emotional symbol of waiting, hoping, and refusing to give up. The emotional core of the movie lies in Viktor’s determination. Even when things are unfair or confusing, he remains patient and hopeful. He never stops believing in the purpose that brought him to America, and that gives the story a powerful message. It reminds you that sometimes strength looks quiet. Sometimes strength is just the ability to keep going. The humor in the film is gentle but effective. It comes from misunderstandings, cultural differences, and Viktor’s honest reactions to the chaos around him. The movie never makes fun of him. Instead, it treats him with respect. The humor adds lightness without taking away from the emotional depth. By the time the movie ended, I felt touched and inspired. The Terminal is a beautiful story about kindness, patience, and hope. It completely earned its perfect rating from me.
- Timeless Cinema17 januari 2026The character driven narrative is good. Unfortunately, the pacing and progression don't hold up as well. Especially during repeat viewings.
- Otacon!15 januari 2026Based on a true story the movie is good but adds to many things because yeah, the true story is not that exiting. Hanks makes a great interpretation as other characters in the movie.
- flavo4325 december 2025I absolutely loved The Terminal. Tom Hanks brings Viktor Navorski to life with such warmth and sincerity that I was invested from the very first scene. Watching him navigate the absurd situation of being trapped in an airport—caught in bureaucratic limbo—was both funny and unexpectedly moving. What impressed me most was how Navorski survives not through force or luck, but through intelligence, kindness, and an infectious optimism that slowly wins over the people around him. The supporting characters add so much charm, and I enjoyed seeing how this little community forms inside a place most of us think of as cold and impersonal. The film blends romantic comedy with gentle drama in a way that feels effortless, never tipping too far in either direction. For me, The Terminal is one of those rare movies that leaves you smiling long after it ends. It’s absolutely worth watching.
- shmericshmorter14 december 2025This was cute. Tom Hanks being wholesome and whatnot. You don't see movies about a guy stuck in a terminal anymore unless there's like a hostage situation or something. Nope. Just bureaucracy.
- Y0URmessiah23 november 2025It's a great movie that's somewhat based on a true story. It's a feel good movie for the ages.
- supderpbro17 oktober 2025Thom Hunks doing an Eastern European accent and pretending to barely speak English for 2 hours. I liked it.
- Pray4money30 juli 2025Heart warming film. Based on a very more tragic true story.
- Eric Bakke29 januari 2025The Terminal may not be one of Spielberg’s or Tom Hanks' most memorable films, but it still offers an enjoyable and heartwarming experience. The story, though simple, is charming and entertaining, and Hanks delivers a fun performance of a very likable character with lots of warmth and depth.
- sopula29 mei 2025It's castaway but Tom Hanks is lost in an airport (i think its because of the similar reviews in a row that i have to add extra to this review)
The Terminal Trivia
The Terminal was released on 18 juni 2004.
The Terminal was directed by Steven Spielberg.
The Terminal has a runtime of 2 u, 8 m.
The Terminal was produced by Laurie MacDonald, Walter F. Parkes, Steven Spielberg.
Een Oost-Europeaan, Viktor Navorsky, bezoekt New York. Wanneer hij op Kennedy Airport is aangekomen breekt er in zijn thuisland oorlog uit. Hij kan niet terugvliegen en mag met zijn huidige papieren de VS niet in. Viktor improviseert en maakt van Kennedy Airport maandenlang een tijdelijk thuis, waar hij de mensen bekijkt en verliefd wordt op stewardess Amelia.
The key characters in The Terminal are Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), Amelia Warren (Catherine Zeta-Jones), Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci).
The Terminal is rated 6.
The Terminal is a Komedie, Drama, Romantiek film.
The Terminal has an audience rating of 7.3 out of 10.
The Terminal had a budget of US$ 60 mln..
The Terminal has made US$ 219,4 mln. at the box office.