*The Terminal* (2004) is a comedy-drama film directed by Steven Spielberg and stars Tom Hanks, Catherine Zeta-Jones, and Stanley Tucci.

The film follows Viktor Navorski (Tom Hanks), a man from the fictional Eastern European country of Krakozhia. When Viktor arrives at New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport, he discovers that his homeland has undergone a sudden political upheaval, and as a result, his travel documents are no longer valid. With no country to return to and no legal status to enter the U.S., Viktor is effectively stranded in the airport terminal.

Living in the terminal, Viktor must navigate the challenges of his new environment. He befriends various airport staff, including a sympathetic flight attendant named Amelia Warren (Catherine Zeta-Jones), and becomes a makeshift hero among the passengers and workers. Viktor’s resourcefulness and optimistic attitude help him adapt to his unusual circumstances.

As the film progresses, Viktor’s plight attracts the attention of airport security chief Frank Dixon (Stanley Tucci), who is determined to find a way to remove him. Meanwhile, Viktor develops a sense of community within the terminal and begins to work on personal goals, including helping others and trying to fulfill a promise he made to his father.

*The Terminal* is noted for its heartwarming and humorous portrayal of Viktor’s situation and his interactions with the people he meets. Tom Hanks’s performance is widely praised for its charm and depth, and the film’s exploration of themes like immigration, bureaucracy, and human connection resonates with audiences.

Overall, *The Terminal* received generally positive reviews from critics, who appreciated its blend of comedy and drama, Spielberg’s direction, and Hanks’s engaging performance.