The Terminal (2004)

The Terminal Poster

The Terminal is a 2004 American comedy-drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and starring Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. It is about a man who becomes trapped in New York City's JFK International Airport terminal when he is denied entry into the United States and at the same time cannot return to his native country due to a revolution. The film is partially inspired by the 18-year stay of Mehran Karimi Nasseri in Terminal 1 of Charles de Gaulle International Airport, Paris, France, from 1988 to 2006.

Director: Steven Spielberg
Writers: Andrew Niccol (story), Sacha Gervasi (story)
Stars: Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Chi McBride
IMDb Rating: 7.3

The Terminal Trailer (2004)