The Terminal (DVD | 2004) - Widescreen Edition [Tom Hanks]

Product Overview

Experience Steven Spielberg’s heartwarming cinematic masterpiece, The Terminal (2004), starring Academy Award winner Tom Hanks and Catherine Zeta-Jones. This single-disc Widescreen Edition brings the incredible, bittersweet comedy-drama into your home theater with crisp theatrical framing. Whether you are a fan of classic Tom Hanks performances, a collector of 2000s cinema, or sourcing media for educational libraries, this officially registered edition is a must-have addition to your physical media library.

Key Features & Specifications

• Format: DVD Video (Single Disc)
• Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic Widescreen (Enhanced for 16:9 Televisions)
• Starring: Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Stanley Tucci, Zoe Saldana, Diego Luna
• Director: Steven Spielberg
• Release Year: 2004
• Studio: DreamWorks Home Entertainment / Universal Studios Home Video
• Language & Audio: English (Dolby Digital 5.1), French, Spanish
• Subtitles: English, French, Spanish
• Running Time: Approx. 128 Minutes

Official Product Identifiers

This exact release is cataloged in global databases and library networks under the following official retail and institutional barcodes. It is ideal for exact-match database scanning:

• ISBN-13: 9781417003693
• ISBN-10: 1417003693
• UPC Barcode: 678149167924

Film Synopsis

In The Terminal, Tom Hanks delivers an unforgettable performance as Viktor Navorski, a traveler from the fictional Eastern European nation of Krakozhia. While mid-flight to New York City, a violent military coup erupts in his homeland, leaving his passport completely invalid. Trapped in the international transit lounge at JFK International Airport, Viktor cannot step foot onto American soil nor return home.

As days turn into months, Viktor transforms the cold airport terminal into his own vibrant community. Along the way, he crafts an unexpected romance with flight attendant Amelia Warren (Catherine Zeta-Jones), plays matchmaker for airport staff, and tests the patience of the rigid airport official Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci).

Collector’s Trivia & Behind-the-Scenes

• Fascinating True Inspiration: The premise of the film was inspired by the real-life 16-year airport stay of Iranian refugee Mehran Karimi Nasseri in Paris.
• The Language of Krakozhia: To craft Viktor’s distinct Slavic accent and language, Tom Hanks drew inspiration from his real-life father-in-law, Allan Wilson (born Hassan Halilov Ibrahimoff). Throughout the film, Hanks is actually speaking fluent, authentic Bulgarian.
• A Powerhouse Creative Team: This film marks one of the iconic collaborations between legendary director Steven Spielberg and composer John Williams.