Tom Hanks winning an Oscar for "Philadelphia" | 66th Oscars (1994)

[@Jadorelainie]

The way Sir. Anthony Hopkins was clapping for him, that's true life goals!

[@paladin1147]

Truely, especially evident by 0:28, the way he smiles, its wonderful.

[@MrLuis85698]

Yes indeed

[@Chris-kh2kn]

Hannibal is happy

[@krassenedyalkov4076]

he showed some great acting indeed

[@barrymccockiner773]

Odin is proud

[@bxbomb69]

My God to this day this is one of the most powerful and profound acceptance speeches I've ever heard and this one too gets to me each time I see it.

[@hassaanmirza4628]

Same here man, same here.

[@martinstuemmler1494]

+Danny Otano I usually dont answer. But you put a new meaning to "the right word". Wow Tom...

[@CarianneRHixson]

+TheWolverineiscool _ he says he has 'a lover that is so close to fine we should all be able to experience such heaven on earth' and was tearing up.

[@CarianneRHixson]

+TheWolverineiscool _ I'm going to just assume you're not gay. A lover is like saying your partner. It's just a term not solely used for love making.

[@cultfilmfreakreviews]

dont forget PRETENTIOUS

[@zachcloutier3111]

Philadelphia and Forrest Gump both put tears in my eyes.

[@someguy5874]

you deserves a reply. yes they do.

[@zachcloutier3111]

He deserved the Oscars.

[@datcubanguy4517]

I cried a few times thru d movie!lets just put it this way.

[@neelabhraroy4238]

So true. Schindler's List is another movie which can make your eyes moist.

[@natasham3096]

Yeass totally!!

[@Scottsteaux63]

This was a tough call because Liam Neeson was also great in SCHINDLER'S LIST and SCHINDLER was clearly the better film. But Tom Hanks's performance in PHILADELPHIA was the first time a major star showed the face of AIDS in all its horror and still managed to capture the hearts of the audience. God bless you Mr Hanks.

[@johnnywalker5745]

If Schindler's List was released in a different year, Liam would have won it for sure.

[@AhmedAli-zg3hg]

@@Beastro777 What is that means ?

[@wesleybodie975]

Shill Hunter really please link evidence. Thank you.

[@weasley2o13]

As the granddaughter of a man who's sisters slip him to that train when he was 13 and who's sister gave her NAME to another girl who was sick so she could be saved and ended up staying imprisoned in the ghetto for 8 more months, I can tell you that this movie, as good as it may be, disrespects the real heroes of the story which are the survivors. My grandfather didn't want to go on that train. He didn't want to leave his family behind and he was terrified because his sisters couldn't tell him that this train was there to bring him back to life and safety because if they did they would've risked exposing the entire plan so he thought that his sisters (which he haven't seen for 4 years before that brief reunion, by the way) were basically sending him away to die. He was sure that it was the same train he'd heard of, the train that'll take you to your final destination. Can you imagine how that must've felt for a child? They never deal with that in the movie, they chose to focus on the angel saving the poor Jewish people when in fact, and incredible as he actually was, don't get me wrong, the thousands of warriors he put on the list were the ones who saved their voice to talk to the god they weren't even sure was there anymore instead of being the focus and playing god themselves. So yeah, I actually think Philadelphia was the right choice.

[@horajano2277]

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[@heula1]

I would not want to choose between Tom Hanks in 'Philadelphia' or Liam Neeson in 'Schindler's List.' Both outstanding, wonderful performances.

[@treebles]

hanks hugs neeson as he is walking up on stage, which says a lot! i think both men accept that theyre both pinnacle in their craft for these amazing roles/performances.

[@MrLuis85698]

There have been ties before ., this could have easily been one ..

[@Gencturk92]

@@MrLuis85698 no the following year tom hanks won again tied with john travolta and morgan freeman

[@MrLuis85698]

@@Gencturk92 No what ? there have been ties before Streisand and

[@mohsinpervez]

lol ddl was better than both

[@christopherrowan3886]

Tom Hanks' charisma is almost presidential in scale. This acceptance speech is so unbelievably powerful and profound that it literally takes my breath away and wells my eyes with tears of pure awe at this incredible man's honest, unflinching, thought provoking and life-affirming portrayal of a person's reality of living with one of the most disastrous and ruthless diseases to have ever afflicted humanity. Tom's movie performance was a universal one, that transcends HIV and AIDS - it was also moral lesson in the importance of equality, empathy, acceptance and ultimately humanity at its most fundamental level. His acceptance speech is among the greatest set of words ever to have been spoken in the English language. I'm blown away... Chris (UK).

[@2degucitas]

Toms acceptance speeches are always inspiring.

[@nareshsaklecha]

Christopher Rowan wow well said man!!

[@Huumf]

Well said Chris.

[@KieranFuller17]

This speech was written by Aaron Sorkin.

[@rotempeer-raviv4859]

Its clear that when you say presidential, you mean before the trump Administration..

[@Nobo_On_The_Rocks]

How does he do that? It's like you are actually watching a movie when you see him give these speeches. Such well knitted strong vocabulary with teary eyes and a warm heart. God bless you.

[@andreshackleton8286]

he's an actor..

[@TP-kc9zc]

André Shackleton He’s more than that.

[@faroukhdiakhaby8826]

I still can't believe Denzel Washington wasn't nominated for his role in "Philadelphia" and what's even worse he didn't win an Oscar for the Malcolm x movie either.

[@ilovebrandnewcarpets]

why Denzel have to be crooked before he took it

[@datcubanguy4517]

is like,Denzel had to be crooked 'till they look nd said...."look at that role model for blacks in d ghetto?!"we,white ppl,should give an award bcause of Him been such a great model of d ppl dat we wanna oppress always!"...more or less prob!

[@jswhatever0203]

Faroukh Diakhaby Why stress.. he was still fabulous and has won Oscars prior, later.. Tom is undeniably one of the best.. and I agree he was terrific in Philadelphia... I get mad when people say it's a racial thing.. I don't believe that.. I think that just some years other actors did just so outstanding... it would be bullshit if someone wasn't nominated because the color of there skin.. That's apparent...that I do not agree w.. but honestly, I really don't think it has anything to do w that!

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

First off, Denzel would've been nominated for Supporting Actor. Second, IDGAF what you get 'mad' at. It's always a racial thing in America. Because America was BUILT on racial things. There's a division of culture and economics because of racial things. So while your premise is that it's not overt racism, you ignore the reality that if white people have created the structures, which means white people get to select who they have representing those structures, it stands to reason that white people are going to consciously or unconsciously choose their own people for a variety of seemingly harmless but nevertheless, damaging reasons for people who are not white. I'm over white people who refuse to see things out of a prism only than their own and want to act aggrieved at the mere trial of having to HEAR someone else's viewpoint. Fuck you two times.

[@dhanushkishore522]

+Manu Ginobilis Bald Spot Dude get the chip off your shoulder and stop blaming white people for everything. This is 2017, remove the perpetual victim mentality from your mind.

[@aminhajihosseinlu4252]

How could you not being in love with him !!!? I don't understand. He is the greatest actor.

[@kathleenhynan931]

Finally, a word of truth spoken amongst a gross wave of idiotic hate

[@BMRKEERTHANAA]

Sssss......I love him a lot. Love from India 🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳

[@mohsinpervez]

@@BMRKEERTHANAA Pakistan >>>>

[@datguy-er1mj]

He’s not to be loved, but to be ADORED by me ❤❤ He means the whole world to me

[@hardsam68]

If u look very close at 0:35 you can see a very emotional sobbing Sharon Stone just near Spielberg who was obviously in tears because of her tireless and committed work in AIDS research, very affected by the role Hanks had played of a gay man dying of AIDS

[@thelastoftheguardians]

That is not Sharon Stone

[@ThomasMees]

@@thelastoftheguardiansbehind Spielberg yes

[@alexxxandder]

give him an oscar for this speech! what an acting field too, such strong nominations.

[@NonDual1799]

Wow!!!!! What a beautiful heartfelt, authentic speech, he deserved that award!!!!

[@micafofita]

"The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels " beautiful words that Aaron Sorkin once borrowed.

[@sasikumarv.k5136]

The bewilderment at his achievement is real. He is a humble man and his acceptance speech is very sweet.

[@johncarver3839]

The best Oscar acceptance speech ever given, or IMO that ever will be given.

[@KebabMusicLtd]

I thought Larry's was better

[@DAS1962]

I think you need to watch more speeches

[@sharonjensen3016]

This speech was the inspiration for the film "In And Out": "And he's gay!"

[@thethird3d]

Remember the 90s, when movies were so good, that people argued about who deserved the Oscar more? Instead of what movie sucked the least and therefore the lead actor deserved it?

[@rafearcher7882]

so... damn... true :D

[@krishnasatheeshmenon5992]

Yes ☺️

[@dellahicks7231]

Amen!

[@fedodedo9212]

This year it happened again

[@puppetzinc1]

exactly

[@bassface14]

This movie was shown to me by my parents when I was young, because they thought it would help me start to see multiple sides to an ongoing debate that seemingly had only one side to it. They succeeded. I thank Mr. Hanks for beyond so brave and taking this role, and teaching us all a message of "what it means to be human".

[@devinsapp3104]

I'm a gay 16 year old boy and I saw Philadelphia for the first time earlier this year. The film inspired me to come out publicly at school, and I've been so much happier since. Regardless of the now old age of this film, it changed my life drastically for the better. It holds a very dear place in my heart and I know that holds true for many others like me. It gives me faith in humanity and myself, knowing that a kind, wonderful, loved actor is there to support those like me who often find ourselves without support. Thank you Tom, you are the perfect image and example of a perfect man. We love you!

[@graffitigorsk2989]

Speak it man peak it for Philadelphia, the greatest city in the world

[@devinsapp3104]

[@chrisdallaire8084]

+superplisi no friend. May God forgive you, and all of those of you who have a mind to closed to understand the bible in the first place. I feel terrible for all of you. How foolish you make your selves look. Still convinced that dinosaurs never roamed the earth. With hatefulness and bashing ways, but claim to spread the love of the lord onto all. I'll shake your hand, and tell you that you were a product of your environment as I walk past you, thru the gates into the kingdom of our God, where love and understanding and respect and tolerance are not options. you've lived in them your entire life. Or else, much like you. You will forever be stuck in limbo, still unable to accept the true word of the lord. may we all pray that your children have a hope of growing some tolerance and knowledge and not live there lives in ignorance. for you. it's too late.

[@jswhatever0203]

i dont know u but I'm so glad that Philidelfia (spell chk) was so inspiring to u..and that it helped u come out...and I'm so glad you are a happier person today because of that...BE YOU...that's so important to be yourself...im proud of u....

[@devinsapp3104]

Thank you so much!

[@unlocked6352]

This is one of my favourite movies of all time, and Tom Hanks is my favourite actor, but there's always a little part of me that is sad for Liam Neeson. His performance as Oskar Schindler was magnificent.

[@treebles]

hanks hugs neeson as he is walking up on stage. i think both men accept that theyre both pinnacle in their craft for these performances.

[@Collins1118]

Liam Neeson was just extraordinary in Schindler’s List. It’s a such an important movie. But so was Philadelphia. And I just watched it the other day and cried. Just the performance Hanks gives in his eyes and facial expressions alone. Subtle but profound. Bravo to both...but I think think the right man won that night.

[@InvisibleGirl171]

All the actors nominated that year were ridiculously good. Neeson was incredible in Schindler's List, but for me, Hanks' performance was perfection. His acting in Philadelphia was emotional, understated and relevant to society, given the issues dealt with in the film.

[@bsdude010]

This guy is a poet.

[@LemonadepieX]

This speech is so powerful and amazing that it makes me want to be like Tom Hanks someday

[@henriqueacabral]

years later this speech still draws such emotion

[@MegaGrimreaper97]

Liam Neeson was outstanding in Schindler's List but tom hanks deserved the fuck out of this.

[@FinalCutGaming]

So passionate; it's obvious he was overcome with the shock and joy accompanied by winning an Academy Award. I would.

[@sharonjensen3016]

Well, when you're nominated with Daniel Day-Lewis, Anthony Hopkins and Liam Neeson, you're probably not expecting to win. Olivia Colman was the same way when she won for "The Favourite." "Me????"

[@weasley2o13]

2:35-3:50 just shattered me completely. I was not ready for this. What an honour to be a 90s girl and to have grown up on his lap, 10,000 miles away from me but at times closer than my own family. I love you Mr Hanks.

[@atltallone907]

That was a HARD yr to win an oscar, there were so many good movies

[@09iloveu09]

He speech is awesome ..why bc its natural...n sincere....not a robotic speech like others do...wtg tom...I love all ur movies

[@jimmyshaker1720]

Tom is so humble and kind in his Oscar acceptance speeches! He was so deserving of this Award. This was a very difficult role to pull off and he did so with such grace and humanity! God Bless you Tom! 😁🗽🇱🇷

[@stevenmoosa9338]

Thats gotta be the best Oscar speech of all times ! ..... Tom Hanks is a legend

[@cliffslatterly2893]

Philadelphia is a great movie, and Hanks well deserved his Award.

[@TheRealStevieB]

I love Anthony Hopkins for giving Tom a little tap on the cheek after Tom won. Good sport, Good friends.

[@lordvoldemort4942]

I love Antonio's hair flip at 0:42.

[@damiendelatorre1512]

Personally love Tom Hanks!! My best actor of all time!! xD

[@BettinaBalser]

I'm so happy that he included Denzel Washington; he should have been nominated, too. A special Oscar should have been given to Liam Neeson. His performance as Oskar Schindler will go in history as one of the greatest.

[@binarystar21]

The man is excellent in every film he does. One of the greatest speeches in Oscar history, if not the best. I love Tom Hanks.

[@rafearcher7882]

If you don't cry to this, you don't have a heart. The maybe most important Oscar in history.

[@marcusklacke462]

real men dont cry

[@jro1233]

Marcus Klacke Real men don't cry? What the frick kind of comment is that my friend? Get a fricken life, you are obviously biased SOB.

[@marcusklacke462]

Youre obviously gay.

[@ronnierodriguez8471]

Marcus Klacke Don't confuse real men with heartless assholes.

[@marcusklacke462]

ronnie rodriguez i can tell youre a girlie man

[@jeffsanders3453]

I want to read some opinions of why others think his speech is horrible. I think its heartwarming and probably one of my favorites

[@Yellow4494]

They're probably God haters or gay haters

[@hectornegron9155]

I don't recall which movie it was that I went to see with my wife. I do remember that when we got there the theater was full and so we decided to watch the other movie available at that particular hour which was Philadelphia. Luckily there were 2 seats available, the last 2 seats and so we grabbed them. Aside from Tom and Denzel and Antonio's display of what a great actor is all about, the thing I remember the most is the amount of ppl all around us weeping throughout the movie all the way to the end and then outside too. I have never been so glad to have arrived late at a movie theater. Regards to my kid brother who died of AIDS back in 1997 at the age of 37. RIP kiddo.

[@EmyGuaita]

This interpretation is devastating, no one else could win this prize! fully deserved.

[@longmemory1620]

david thewlis NAKED clint eastwood IN THE LINE OF FIRE

[@gpeddino]

Trivia: this speech is the inspiration behind the movie "In & Out", with Kevin Kline.

[@matthewalexanderlemma8000]

Gui Porto Yeah, and they say these were two-men who didn't want to be outed, especially live on national TV.

[@AngelofMusic04]

"Mr. Farnsworth, we won!"

[@ANGELSLVME]

Gui Porto I saw that!, that’s why I’m here

[@MrSpookyLover]

this speech broke me when I first saw it as an adult gay man. Heartbreaking. such a conservative era still. Tom Hanks was always progressive but this was just beautiful.

[@MarkRamseyMedia]

MrRobynLover can you tell me what this movie meant to you?

[@TheDissmaster10]

Strong year. Strong year.

[@lorettalynndavis9695]

LOVED this movie, love Tom Hanks, and Denzel Washington. there will never be another movie like this!

[@King_Nag_Heart]

Watched his both acceptance speeches . He's truly the MASTER of speeches .

[@samanthareed217]

this picture is so beautiful and amazing I just couldn't stop crying when I saw this movie congratulations Tom Hanks

[@JohnHanPandaMaster]

OH MY GOODNESS! That was so eloquently put. Tom Hanks is amazing.

[@nysportsfan78]

I remember watching Tom Hanks winning his first Oscar, my mom went "happily nuts" because that's her all-time favorite actor since the TV show 'Bosom Buddies'. I'm also a huge Tom Hanks fan (but not as huge as my mom) and 'Philadelphia' is my all-time favorite film (before 'Forrest Gump' by an inch)! This is one of my all-time favorite Oscar acceptance speech!

[@fever_spike]

Absolutely beautiful speech, Tom!

[@heyheyheyheyhi14]

This is the most moving speech in Oscar history,he spoke out for us before anyone else. He is our angel

[@NinaCatherineWillmon]

You guys have to remember that at the time Philadelphia came out, the AIDS epidemic was at its peak. Before 1995, when effective treatments became available for those who were HIV positive, if you or anyone you knew contracted AIDS, it was still a death sentence. Tom Hanks' performance in that movie goes to show that at the end of the day, tolerance, no matter what, still exists.

[@edburton1234]

Goosebumps every time i watch it

[@lisalafayette]

I remember being deeply moved by this movie when it came out in the theater. And even now (when I see it on cable) the tears flow down my cheeks while watching it. So many scenes in that movie just gripped me; and what an ensemble of actors / actresses. 'Philadelphia' will always be my favorite movie. Too bad they just don't make great movies like this anymore.

[@ClayBrice]

Tom Hanks is an amazing actor! The pinnacle of acting!

[@allisonroberts1379]

That speech needs to be remembered as much, if not more, today than when he gave it. We are all human beings deserving of respect regardless of our sexual preference, skin color, or religion. Thanks for your inspirational message.

[@GamingFeud]

I still think Liam Neeson should of won, he's never played a better role I think than he did in Schindler's List. It was a one in a lifetime movie for him to star in. Not taking anything away from Tom Hanks, he's clearly talented enough to win another Oscar after this win.

[@treebles]

hanks hugs neeson as he is walking up on stage, which says a lot! i think both men accept that theyre both pinnacle in their craft for these amazing roles/performances.

[@patjessen]

First of all I have to say I like Liam Neeson, Daniel Day-Lewis and Anthony Hopkins and their fine performances in great movies this year. It was a strong year in the lead actor category. But Tom Hanks´performance in this very important movie was great. His character had so much integrity and humanity. He was Andrew Beckett and he played this character so well along with the great Denzel Washington. Very deserved win and by the way a wonderful acceptance speech.

[@runnerlegend7726]

Tom Hanks was good in Philadelphia but it was Denzel Washigton's performance that blew me out of my seat. He (Washington) had the much harder role to play.

[@filmenthusiast2374]

I agree completly, but hanks was also great

[@filmenthusiast2374]

+Runner legend did you know that densel wasn't even nominated!?

[@yaywhewclips242]

i so agree Denzel's performance in Philly was just fantastic!

[@61locdog]

yea agreed but at the time hanks was bout to burst

[@zoofiligela768]

Just see the scene where hanks sings opera again :) thats the reason hanks was nominated to the oscars ;)

[@evelynoliveira9447]

WHAT A YEAR for this category. Only legends

[@TheRedfoot86]

What an all-round top guy Tom Hanks is! Gotta love him. One of the finest actors to have ever graced the silver screen.

[@blackblessed3130]

Watching Philadelphia as of right now and wow what a powerful speech..... I love Tom Hanks 🏆.

[@Aussieroth7]

It's strange when I watch Hanks here. Though he's genuinely grateful, notice how he keeps looking in Neeson's direction... I get the vice that he feels like he just robbed Liam and probably think he deserved it more than he did. That said, still a fine speech, and he did well in Philadelphia.

[@treebles]

he also hugs him as he is walking up on stage. i think both men accept that theyre both pinnacle in their craft for these performances.

[@jonathanvargas6401]

This speech was so good, it inspired a comedy in 1997 called "In & Out."

[@TheConorsmithusa]

And he's gay....

[@coryr94]

Facts lol

[@Paulocks2k9]

I'd say Liam Neeson was more than a little disappointed not to win for Schindlers List..

[@keefriff99]

He was fantastic...I was honestly pulling for him even though I loved Hanks' performance as well.

[@booshieboy]

After watching this film at the cinema I sat in a McDonalds and wept. I could tell that I wasn't the only one affected by it. We had all left the cinema in a shocked silenced. The fear of that disease was written all over our faces. Whilst sitting there all I could think about as I looked at the people around me (still with a look of dread on their faces as they were queuing for food) was that one day we will all be at the bedside of a loved one (or they at ours) while they lie there dying like Andrew Beckett. The thought of such a future broke my heart.

[@longmemory1620]

Isaac Kappy

[@caticia1]

Hats off to you Tom Hanks. You deserved it :)

[@nataliatziotziou4601]

One of my favourite actors...

[@joliecide]

Tony Hopkins giving him that pat on the cheek, priceless!

[@treebles]

thats ‘sir anthony’ to the rest of us. but agreed, wtf, thats reaching the top of the craft ranks for sure!

[@cait72590]

Wow. This is pure poetry. I'm having a hard time believing he came up with this on the spot. So beautiful.

[@Starzagal]

Why does this speech make me cry I never cry at things like this but his performance was so powerful and this speech is just wow

[@natedoggg2002]

Tom Hanks POWERFUL EPIC speech truly pierced my Heart and touched my Soul!

[@SparksDrinker]

Tom Hanks deserved to win this. I'm not just sure, I'm HIV positive.

[@SparksDrinker]

***** I'm HIV positive that I'm being serious.

[@ericadaniel3710]

Sparks. Its not over baby because your HIV positive remember that.

[@SparksDrinker]

Erica Daniel I'm HIV positive that a lot of people missed my joke.

[@SparksDrinker]

***** I'm HIV positive that you didn't get the joke either.

[@datcubanguy4517]

maybe jokes r for another life?

[@aliciad8553]

I remember seeing Tom Hanks on Inside the Actor's Studio talking about Philadelphia. Most of the hospital extras had AIDS and had passed by the time the film came out. He reflected on talking to a man, dying, who spoke about how much he loved his job - making noodles. He teared up talking about it, it was nice to see how much on an impact the film still had on him.

[@firsttimeisawjupiter1031]

Tom is pure heart, love and kindness. His immense talent is just a bonus

[@petit-four1404]

Tom Hanks is a sweetheart in real Life. My aunt met him in LA. ❤❤

[@janisnicole1967]

Really??? Wow, i can't believe 😱

[@Tigagods]

Hanks where good in this movie, but Liam Neeson should have won for Oskar Schindler. I never saw such a moving scene like the ending of Schindler's List

[@Locadel2003]

What about the ending of Philadelphia and Tom Hanks perfomance in general. Or the singing the opera scene

[@vince5433]

why am I binge watching this acceptance speeches?

[@AlexChannel7]

It’s beautiful to see that love message from almost 30 years ago , nevertheless I can’t believe there are still people who hates another people for loving each other

[@Shoewearer20211]

He won best actor in a leading role two years in a row that’s legendary absolutely great actor hes my hero

[@joeschsuster4804]

Just watched Phil this evening on TC movies. Quite a performance by Tom Hanks.

[@FazMaTaz]

Tom Hanks is a fine man and a great actor.

[@brinocarlo]

"The streets of heaven are too crowded with angels... they finally rest in the warm embrace of the gracious creator of us all."

[@jwelch5742]

Tom Hanks has great acting in Philadelphia.

[@jettz8571]

Anthony Hopkins at 0:14 What a class man

[@ghazalh2104]

Tom deserves evey awards he wons ... my god how emotional he is even when he just speech make you tears ...love him so much my favorite actor ever

[@jswhatever0203]

Hanks is incredible and no one diserved it more then tom hanks..just cuz your in the "Best" movie sure as hell doesn't mean your the best actor..tom hanks will ALWAYS be on of the best...PERIOD!!

[@jswhatever0203]

Tom Hanks has yet another movie coming out...i wanna say nov 2015'...a friend of mine is in it w him..can't wait to see it....Tom Hanks....he is....just one of the most amazing actor's out there...he's got more movies to come....he started out on a Tv sitcom...and now.he is considered one of the greatest actors....to meet him would be so sureal...

[@forevertweetiew1461]

jennylane simon I am a HUGE Tom Hanks fan as well and I was curious about the movie you said he has coming out in 2015. I did a google search and found out it's called "Bridge of Spies" with co-star Alan Alda whom I'm also a HUGE fan of. I cannot wait until it gets released. :-)

[@jswhatever0203]

Forevertweetie W yea it looked pretty cool...my friend...actually my cuz..but i dont know if allowed to say that...i cant give you his name..but if you pull up the entire cast...he plays the bully kid..he is so awsome..tom hanks..i fell in love w him when Big came out...love em...

[@forevertweetiew1461]

Did you see The Green Mile?

[@jswhatever0203]

Forevertweetie W absolutely...it was an amazing movie..sad of course because poor john coffee was innocent....Tom Hanks was very very good in that...ive seen probally every movie Tom has done...some performances unbelievably amazing....some really great...but like Big..blast f4om the past...turner and hooch..he ws hysterical in...the part when he's trying to go to sleep and hooch just keeps barking...hanks goes and just yells at him..but like a human...I just love him....

[@thelupoistheman1]

One of the greatest performances of all time. To play a man with AIDS has to be one of the most haunting experiences ever, and Tom played it like it was nothing. Truly truly deserved it. One of the perfect Oscar wins.

[@matttennis]

Tom Hanks gave a fine performance in Philadelphia, but Liam Neeson's performance was superior. His acting range, character immersion, and development were all better than those of Tom Hanks. And I don't understand why Daniel Day-Lewis' acting is overlooked here; I realize he has been rewarded for his performances, but his acting was incredible in In the Name of the Father.

[@Trill104]

Tom Hanks character in Philadelphia evoked more empathy from me than any character I've seen in a film since. Plus, the issue the film tackled was very taboo in major production films. His performance was magnified by the director and his supporting cast but that film and the way it was shot put his performance in a spotlight brighter than Liam's. Think about the time this film was made, the taboo-ness and the disease it highlighted... I'm a straight male who was raised in a homophobic household but Tom's performance... He made me feel sympathy and empathy for a gay man in a time when homosexuality was NOT embraced in public. I give all the props in the world to his performance.

[@GullibleTarget]

Tom Hanks' win was needed at the time. Lewis' performance did not need an award. It spoke for itself.

[@Mr.Tin_88]

Just like he said in the movie: "I appreciate your faith in my abilities".

[@nareshsaklecha]

O lord I couldn't watch this Oscar speech in all - tears flowing...

[@jarredkennedy6131]

Emma gave Tom his first Oscar, and now they've just costarred in Saving Mr. Banks. That's six degrees and then some!

[@SufjanSays]

I really think Liam Neeson deserved to win but Hanks has quite possibly the most poetic and heartbreaking speech in Oscar history. And the man is just the nicest, coolest, most down-to-earth human in the industry. Props to him.

[@aminhajihosseinlu4252]

The best actor of all times... awesome speech

[@Julieglam3]

I tear up every time I listen to his magnificent speech for his amazing performance in this film. I think it was his finest one in his long list of credits...

[@evadasseville8657]

These old shows really snaps me back to "the good old days" even tho i wans't born yet, also the 90's has been kind to movie making.

[@AlexBlend]

I think Mel Gibson deserved an Oscar nomination that year. He was great in "The Man Without a Face". I even think Sylvester Stallone gave a very impressive acting in "Cliffhanger"

[@kristinamclaughlin4674]

Cliffhanger was a good one! I agree

[@meddle903]

you really think a piece of shit movie like cliffhanger's lead cast would won an oscar? what a moron, nice noodley arms kid

[@HAL-vm3wn]

alex blend can i only give the first half of your comment a like?

[@philgoecke5566]

That all people are created equal

[@chazzlucas6395]

No they are not : ( Who told you that ? Oh wait, never mind i know : (

[@jdbrownradio]

I know one of those angel’s names. He was my uncle. A gay man who left us too early because of AIDS. This movie broke my heart, because I know he heard a lot of awful things people said to him. They said those things to me too. His memory was tied to pain for 25 years. Until a week ago when my wife and I welcomed a baby to our family. His name is Gordon - after my uncle.

[@mariamsaleh3530]

I cried sooooo much in the end of this movie .. its so sad and beautiful .

[@sweetie88fly]

What a Beautiful, Heartfelt speech. Love this Movie