The Terminal is a 2004 film directed by Steven Spielberg. The film's plot is a dramatic comedy that follows the trials and tribulations of Viktor Navorski, a man from an imaginary Eastern European country who becomes stranded in an American airport due to bureaucratic complications. 

Plot

Viktor Navorski (played by Tom Hanks) arrives at New York City's John F. Kennedy Airport from Krakozhia, an Eastern European country. However, while he is in transit, a civil war erupts in his home country, rendering his passport and visa useless. When he arrives in the United States, he is informed that his status is in limbo, and he cannot enter the country or return home.

As a result, Viktor finds himself living in the JFK Airport, creating a makeshift life in the terminal. He learns to survive using the airport's available food and resources and befriends many of the airport staff and passengers. During his forced stay, he falls in love with Amelia Warren (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones), a flight attendant.

The plot explores Viktor's resilience as he tries to find a solution to his predicament and the relationships he forms with the people in the airport. The film offers a blend of comedy and drama as Viktor attempts to make the terminal his temporary home and navigate bureaucratic challenges.

Director: Steven Spielberg

Writers: Sacha Gervasi and Jeff Nathanson

Producers: Steven Spielberg, Walter F. Parkes, Laurie MacDonald

Music: John Williams

Main Cast:

• Tom Hanks as Viktor Navorski
• Catherine Zeta-Jones as Amelia Warren
• Stanley Tucci as Frank Dixon
• Chi McBride as Mulroy
• Diego Luna as Enrique Cruz
• Barry Shabaka Henley as Thurman
• Zoe Saldana as Torres
• Kumar Pallana as Gupta Rajan
• Eddie Jones as Salchak

Major Awards: The film received mixed reviews from critics.

Box Office Gross: The film was a commercial success, grossing over $219 million worldwide.

Critical Reception: The Terminal is a comedy directed by Steven Spielberg that follows the story of Viktor Navorski, played by Tom Hanks, a man from a fictional Eastern European country who becomes trapped at New York's JFK Airport due to a bureaucratic complication. While trying to resolve his situation, Viktor lives in the airport for months and forms friendships with various employees and travelers. The film was praised for Tom Hanks' performance and its ability to blend elements of comedy and drama. However, it received mixed reviews from critics, with some criticism regarding the film's length and pacing. Despite this, it was appreciated by many viewers and had good box office success.