One of the better films from Hanks' minor-league, pre-"Big" career.
Volunteers (1985)
Tomatometer
How does the Tomatometer work ![]()
Reviews Counted:8
Fresh:4
Rotten:4
Average Rating:4.6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 47 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: In a desperate attempt to escape the bookies to whom he owes a lot of money, a playboy enlists in the Peace Corps and is sent on a mission to Thailand. Far from being an altruist, however, this... In a desperate attempt to escape the bookies to whom he owes a lot of money, a playboy enlists in the Peace Corps and is sent on a mission to Thailand. Far from being an altruist, however, this capitalist is soon turning a profit and starts improving the desperate conditions around him, much to the chagrin of the idealists who volunteered. An underrated farce. [More]
Starring: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson
Starring: Tom Hanks, John Candy, Rita Wilson, Tim Thomerson, George Plimpton, Gedde Watanabe, Allan Arbus, Xander Berkeley, Ji-Tu Cumbuka, Clyde Kusatsu, Jude Mussetter, Shakti
Director: Nicholas Meyer
Director: Nicholas Meyer
Composer: James Horner
Get This Movie
Reviews for Volunteers
As a satire on the 1960s, the film, directed by Nicholas Meyer, is more sour than silly.
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 78% 78% | The Hangover |
| 88% 88% | Inglourious Basterds |
| 66% 66% | Public Enemies |
| 24% 24% | G-Force |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 90% 90% | District 9 |
| 86% 86% | 500 Days of Summer |
| 63% 63% | Extract |
| 06% 06% | All About Steve |
| 78% 78% | It Might Get Loud |
RT On Current TV
DIRECTV 358 | Comcast 107 | DISH Network 196 | More...
What’s Hot On RT
Other News
CloseSponsored Links
Around The Network
- Volunteers at Rotten Tomatoes
- Volunteers at IGN
Fresh Links
Featured

Last week, MSN gave us their top 09 films. Now see what their favorites of the decade are!

Here's a list of the 50 best movies of 2009, according to the good people over at Moviefone.

Hollywood.com takes a stab at determining who in movies will be on Santa's naughty list in 2009.

TIME chimes in with their own list of the best films released this year.

Click through to see which movies BuzzSugar placed in their Best-of-Decade list!
Promos

Get the latest Tomatometer updates on upcoming movies!







