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All Tom Cruise Movies, Ranked By Tomatometer

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From his teen idol days in the early ’80s to his status as a marquee-lighting leading man today, Tom Cruise has consistently done it all for decades — he’s completed impossible missions, learned about Wapner time in Rain Man , driven the highway to the danger zone in Top Gun , and done wonders for Bob Seger’s royalty statements in Risky Business , to offer just a few examples. Mr. Cruise is one of the few honest-to-goodness film stars left in the Hollywood firmament, so whether you’re a hardcore fan or just interested in a refresher course on his filmography, we’re here to take a fond look back at a truly impressive career and rank all Tom Cruise movies.

Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018) 97%

Top Gun: Maverick (2022) 96%

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One (2023) 96%

Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation (2015) 94%

Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol (2011) 93%

Risky Business (1983) 92%

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 91%

Minority Report (2002) 89%

Rain Man (1988) 88%

The Color of Money (1986) 88%

Collateral (2004) 86%

Born on the Fourth of July (1989) 84%

American Made (2017) 85%

A Few Good Men (1992) 84%

Jerry Maguire (1996) 84%

Magnolia (1999) 82%

Tropic Thunder (2008) 82%

Eyes Wide Shut (1999) 75%

The Firm (1993) 76%

War of the Worlds (2005) 76%

Mission: Impossible III (2006) 71%

The Outsiders (1983) 70%

Taps (1981) 68%

Mission: Impossible (1996) 66%

The Last Samurai (2003) 66%

Interview With the Vampire (1994) 63%

Jack Reacher (2012) 64%

All the Right Moves (1983) 61%

Valkyrie (2008) 62%

Top Gun (1986) 57%

Mission: Impossible II (2000) 56%

Oblivion (2013) 54%

Knight and Day (2010) 52%

Far and Away (1992) 50%

Rock of Ages (2012) 42%

Vanilla Sky (2001) 43%

Legend (1985) 41%

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) 38%

Days of Thunder (1990) 38%

Lions for Lambs (2007) 27%

Losin' It (1982) 18%

The Mummy (2017) 15%

Cocktail (1988) 9%

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A Brief History of Tom Cruise’s Impressive Filmography

Tom Cruise is such a staple in American cinema that it’s easy to take him for granted. Since the early 1980s, he’s been cranking out hit after hit, becoming one of Hollywood’s highest-paid actors and consistently making blockbusters that shatter box office records.

In the past five decades, Cruise’s movies have grossed more than $11.5 billion worldwide. Oh, and he also does all his own stunts! The man himself may be an enigma, but there’s no denying the role he’s played in cinematic history.

In 2022, his return to the Top Gun universe even managed to lure pandemic-wary moviegoers back to theaters. Top Gun: Maverick grossed over $1 billion at the worldwide box office and became one of the highest-grossing movies in history. As a result, according to Variety , Steven Spielberg told Cruise he “saved Hollywood’s a** and [ … ] might have saved theatrical distribution.”

Cruise began his career like so many others, journeying to New York City to bus tables while trying to become an actor, eventually moving to the West Coast and signing with a talent agency. He got attention on sets right away, landing small roles in both Endless Love and Taps in 1981. The Hollywood Reporter states that Cruise’s role in Taps was expanded after director Harold Becker noticed the actor was “out-marching the other cadets on the parade field,” which totally fits everything we know about Cruise now!

All of Tom Cruise’s films, in order

Below is a list of all of the movies Cruise has made since he first boarded that Greyhound to NYC back in the early ’80s. Our favorites are in bold.

– Endless Love (1981)

– Taps (1981)

The Outsiders  (1983)

Welcome to the Brat Pack! Cruise’s first big break came when he was selected to join the ensemble of The Outsiders , directed by Francis Ford Coppola. Cruise joined fellow young rising stars C. Thomas Howell, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, Ralph Macchio, and Diane Lane, yet he still managed to stand out on screen.

– Losin’ It (1983)

– Risky Business (1983)

This movie was transformative and really put Cruise on the map as a leading man. Who could forget the shirt-no-pants dance scene? Or the train scene with Rebecca De Mornay? Is it hot in here?

– All The Right Moves (1983)

– Legend (1985)

Tim Curry! A very young Mia Sara! David Bowie in a cod piece! This movie has it all.

Top Gun  (1986)

You might have an inkling of how huge this movie was when it came out, but you’re probably underestimating it. Seriously, it was massive ! Money-wise, it grossed $357 million globally and was the highest-grossing domestic film of the year. Anecdotally, everyone was buying Ray-Bans and bomber jackets and rewinding that love scene with Kelly McGinnis until we wore out the VHS tape.

– The Color of Money (1986)

Just when we thought he couldn’t get more popular, he made a movie about shooting pool with Hollywood legend Paul Newman.

– Cocktail (1986)

– Rain Man (1988)

Born on the Fourth of July  (1989)

Cruise won a Best Actor Golden Globe for his portrayal of Ron Kovic, a Vietnam veteran who co-wrote the biographical screenplay with director Oliver Stone. Cruise also received the first of four Academy Award nominations. His star was truly rising by now. People magazine named him 1990’s “Sexiest Man Alive.”

– Days of Thunder (1990)

– Far and Away (1992)

– A Few Good Men (1992)

Cruise and Jack Nicholson proved to be a riveting pair to watch on screen. “You can’t handle the truth!”

– The Firm (1993)

– Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

Audiences didn’t love him as Lestat, but the film was critically acclaimed nevertheless.

– Mission: Impossible (1996)

The movie that kicked off a billion dollar franchise!

– Jerry Maguire (1996)

“Show me the money!” Cruise received a second Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and a second Academy Award nomination for this romantic comedy, which co-starred Renee Zellweger.

– Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

– Magnolia (1999)

Cruise earned a third Golden Globe Award for Best Actor for his portrayal of a motivational speaker, but he missed out on an Academy Award for a third time.

– Mission: Impossible II (2000)

– Vanilla Sky (2001)

– Minority Report (2002)

– Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)

– The Last Samurai (2003)

– Collateral (2004)

– War of the Worlds (2005)

– Mission: Impossible III (2006)

– Lions for Lambs (2007)

– Tropic Thunder (2008)

An unrecognizable Cruise plays a ribald studio executive producer who was reportedly modeled after Harvey Weinstein.

– Valkyrie (2008)

– Knight and Day (2010)

– Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2001)

– Rock of Ages (2012)

– Jack Reacher (2012)

– Oblivion (2013)

– Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

– Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

– Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

– The Mummy (2017)

– American Made (2017)

– Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Top Gun: Maverick  (2021)

Maverick is back to fight unnamed U.S. enemies, romance an age-appropriate new love interest (Jennifer Connelly), and oh yeah, save Hollywood! With a cast full of easy-on-the-eyes new fly boys and girls, it’s easy to see why Top Gun: Maverick was such a smash hit .

– Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)

What’s next?

-Untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film (2025)

More Mission: Impossible movies … yay? Oh well, it’s not like we don’t have a ton of other movies in the Tom Cruise catalog to occupy our time. This guy sure has been busy for these past few decades!

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All Tom Cruise movies, in order

It’s difficult to pinpoint what Tom Cruise really means to the history of blockbuster cinema, not just for his astounding body of work, but also for the range he puts on display, whether it be historical epics, action blockbusters, or even sci-fi spectacles.

With four Academy Award nominations, a career spanning five decades, and movies grossing over $11.5 billion worldwide, Tom Cruise is a titan of Hollywood and all it stands for . In fact, one could go so far as to suggest that as far as movie stars go, they don’t make them like this anymore. Cruise has the charisma and looks that would make any actor a commercial darling, but his acting chops and infamously crazy stunts also make him stand out.

The legendary thespian can be an action hero in a Mission: Impossible movie and then follow it up with a heart-wrenching performance like Born on the Fourth of July . He can be the lovable Jerry Maguire and then be as chilling as Vincent is in 2004’s Collateral . You name the role, and the chameleon that he is, Tom Cruise will be there to give his 100% and make it work.

But how many movies has he been in, and how many of them have you seen? Let’s take a look at Tom Cruise’s filmography to get a better understanding of his enviable career.

All the movies Tom Cruise has starred in, broken up by decade

The beloved Hollywood icon began his work with Endless Love and Taps , both released in 1981, but his most significant role from that era undoubtedly goes to Maverick in Top Gun .

• Endless Love (1981)
• Taps (1981)
• The Outsiders (1983)
• Losin’ It (1983)
• Risky Business (1983)
• All the Right Moves (1983)
• Legend (1985)
• Top Gun (1986)
• The Color of Money (1986)
• Cocktail (1986)
• Rain Man (1988)
• Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Now a genuine movie star, Tom Cruise had his pick of projects, which led to possibly the best decade of his career and the main reason he is now a household name all over the world. Outstanding performances from A Few Good Men , Jerry Maguire , and Eyes Wide Shut alongside the start of his Mission: Impossible saga make the Tom Cruise movies from the 1990s the most enjoyable ones to watch.

• Days of Thunder (1990)
• Far and Away (1992)
• A Few Good Men (1992)
• The Firm (1993)
• Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)
• Mission: Impossible (1996)
• Jerry Maguire (1996)
• Eyes Wide Shut (1999)
• Magnolia (1999)

Tom Cruise continued his 90s success into the 2000s with the critically acclaimed Vanilla Sky , the blockbuster sci-fi hit Minority Report, and the brilliant historical epic The Last Samurai .

• Mission: Impossible II (2000)
• Vanilla Sky (2001)
• Minority Report (2002)
• Austin Powers in Goldmember (2002)
• The Last Samurai (2003)
• Collateral (2004)
• War of the Worlds (2005)
• Mission: Impossible III (2006)
• Lions for Lambs (2007)
• Tropic Thunder (2008)
• Valkyrie (2008)

As Hollywood moved away from the idea of a global movie star and into the age of franchises like Marvel, actors like Tom Cruise became a rare commodity in the industry. Cruise still had the pull to rope in audiences, which he combined with his vast experience in producing, turning Mission: Impossible into a top-tier action franchise once again. He also starred in the now-cult classic Edge of Tomorrow . Duds like 2017’s The Mummy and two Jack Reacher movies were inevitable, of course, but he still ended the decade on a high note.

• Knight and Day (2010)
• Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
• Rock of Ages (2012)
• Jack Reacher (2012)
• Oblivion (2013)
• Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
• Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)
• Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
• The Mummy (2017)
• American Made (2017)
• Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

Well into his fifth decade as a professional actor, Tom Cruise is still going strong. His one-man mission to make a Top Gun sequel was a massive success, grossing nearly $1.5 billion worldwide and garnering a host of new fans, not to mention thawing the industry out of a Covid-induced daze.

These are Tom Cruise’s movies in the ongoing decade so far, discernibly lacking variety as well as multitude:

• Top Gun: Maverick (2021)
• Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One (2023)
• Untitled eighth Mission: Impossible film (2025)

That’s going to be it for Tom Cruise’s filmography, but since the star is showing no sign of slowing down, this list is only bound to get longer.

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The 40+ Best Tom Cruise Movies, Ranked By Fans

Vote up the films starring Tom Cruise that complete you.

When it comes to Hollywood royalty, few can hold a candle to Tom Cruise. Over the years, this megastar has delivered one jaw-dropping performance after another, solidifying his place as a cinematic legend. It's a formidable task to narrow down the best Tom Cruise movies of all time, but hey, someone's got to do it. From high-octane action flicks to soul-stirring dramas, Cruise's filmography is as versatile as it is impressive.

Take, for instance, Top Gun , the adrenaline-pumping story of competitive fighter pilots that catapulted Cruise to international stardom. Or A Few Good Men , where he delivered one of his most powerful performances, proving that he could handle weighty dialogues with the same ease as he does action-packed sequences. These films are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to top Tom Cruise films that have left an indelible mark on cinema.

But how did we curate such a coveted list? Well, it started with movie experts who have an eye for performances that define careers, creating a shortlist of films that truly showcase Tom Cruise at his best. Then, we turned it over to the fans, whose votes have shaped this definitive ranking. Whether you're a die-hard Cruise fan or just a movie buff looking to revisit some cinematic gold, this list has got you covered.

As an adrenaline-pumping display of aerial combat and rivalry, this movie takes viewers into the world of elite fighter pilots, with the lead actor embodying the brash, fearless pilot Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. The audience follows Maverick's journey through the prestigious Top Gun Naval Fighter Weapons School as he battles his own ego, engages in astonishing dogfights, and learns the true meaning of teamwork. The sizzling on-screen chemistry with Kelly McGillis, the thrilling action sequences, and the beloved rendition of " Take My Breath Away " make it an unforgettable 80s classic.

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A Few Good Men

In this tense courtroom drama, audiences are captivated by the exceptional performance as a young military lawyer assigned to defend two Marines accused of killing a fellow comrade. Alongside powerful performances from Jack Nicholson and Demi Moore, the film flawlessly showcases the protagonist's gradual transformation from a cocky, fresh-faced attorney into a fierce, skilled advocate determined to uncover the truth. The iconic line "You can't handle the truth!" immortalizes the film's memorable climax and solidifies the protagonist's status as one of Hollywood's most dynamic actors.

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Top Gun: Maverick

Returning to the iconic role of Pete "Maverick" Mitchell after decades, the anticipation for this sequel has been immense, and it promises to deliver the same captivating thrills and aerial combat sequences of the original. As a mentor to the next generation of fighter pilots, including the son of his late best friend Goose, the protagonist guides these young talents while still facing his own personal demons and unresolved past. The combination of a compelling storyline, breathtaking stunts, and a nostalgic return to the character that made him a household name ensures this will be another hit.

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The lead character delivers a heart-wrenching performance as Charlie Babbitt, a hustler who discovers he has an autistic savant brother named Raymond after their father's death. Through their cross-country road trip, Charlie learns to appreciate the gentle genius of his older brother while he evolves from a selfish, money-driven man to a compassionate and loving brother. This emotional journey resulted in a Best Actor nomination, and the film itself won numerous awards, including Best Picture, highlighting the powerful and touching bond between the two main characters.

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Mission: Impossible

In the role of super-spy Ethan Hunt, the leading man had audiences on the edge of their seats with the thrilling action and elaborate plots of this espionage thriller series. As Hunt, he displays an unrivaled level of physicality and commitment to his craft, performing most of his own stunts, resulting in a rollercoaster ride of adventure and suspense for moviegoers. The franchise has become synonymous with jaw-dropping stunts, twisty plots, and an evolving ensemble cast that perfectly complements the main character's charisma and determination.

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Jerry Maguire

In this romantic dramedy, the audience witnesses a sports agent's fall from grace and subsequent redemption through his relationship with his sole client and love interest. Audiences are charmed by the stunning performances, emotional vulnerability, and undeniable chemistry between the characters, as well as the classic line, "You complete me." The film earned the lead actor an Academy Award nomination and remains an enduring favorite for its heartwarming relationships, brilliant dialogue, and bittersweet exploration of ambition and love.

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Edge of Tomorrow

Featuring a mix of action-packed sequences, science fiction elements, and dark humor, this film showcases the protagonist as a reluctant hero, forced to live the same day repeatedly while fighting alien invaders. The compelling story of survival and personal growth, alongside the intriguing concept of time loops, make this an unforgettable cinematic experience. Supported by a strong performance from Emily Blunt, this thrilling, fast-paced adventure cements its status as a modern sci-fi classic.

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Minority Report

Set in a dystopian future where crime is predicted and prevented by a specialized police force, this Steven Spielberg-directed sci-fi thriller sees the lead actor as a detective accused of a crime he has yet to commit. With its unique premise, thought-provoking themes, and stunning visuals, the film became an instant classic and served as a showcase for the protagonist's range and versatility as an actor. The combination of gripping storytelling, groundbreaking special effects, and a strong ensemble cast cement its status as one of the best sci-fi films of the 21st century.

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The Last Samurai

Set in 19th-century Japan, this epic historical drama follows the journey of Capt. Nathan Algren, an American military officer who becomes deeply immersed in the samurai culture. The protagonist brilliantly portrays a tortured soul seeking redemption and finding it through his connection with the titular warriors, resulting in a soulful and emotional performance. Aesthetically stunning and emotionally engaging, this film is impressively crafted and features outstanding performances from Ken Watanabe and the rest of the cast.

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Risky Business

As the high school senior who turns his family's home into a brothel after getting involved with a call girl, the lead actor delivers a charming and iconic performance that launched his career as a Hollywood heartthrob. The famous scene of the character dancing in his underwear to " Old Time Rock and Roll " has become a pop-culture staple, and the film itself remains a beloved 80s classic. With its unique blend of teen angst, dark comedy, and romance, this coming-of-age story showcases the beginnings of a truly remarkable talent.

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In this gripping adaptation of John Grisham's best-selling novel, the protagonist plays an ambitious young lawyer who becomes entangled in a dangerous web of deceit and corruption at his prestigious law firm. The intense plot and stellar performances from the ensemble cast, including Gene Hackman, Holly Hunter, and David Strathairn, keep the audience absorbed and guessing until the very end. The smart script, thrilling twists, and central performance make it a must-watch for legal thriller enthusiasts and fans of the leading man alike.

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Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

The fourth installment in the adrenaline-fueled franchise sees the protagonist perform even more heart-stopping stunts, including scaling the world's tallest building, Dubai's Burj Khalifa, further solidifying his reputation as a fearless action star. With a fresh team of dynamic actors, including Simon Pegg and Paula Patton, this film raises the stakes and balances its thrilling action with lighter moments of humor. Picking up where its predecessors left off, the film delivers an exhilarating, globetrotting adventure that leaves audiences eager for more.

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Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

The fifth installment of the popular action franchise sees the protagonist reprise his role as Ethan Hunt, this time facing a powerful, clandestine organization known as the Syndicate. With incredible stunts, including a breathtaking underwater sequence and a thrilling motorcycle chase, the lead actor continues to push the boundaries of what's possible in action cinema. Alongside new additions to the cast such as Rebecca Ferguson and Sean Harris, this thrilling adventure offers non-stop excitement and intrigue that maintains the high standards of the series.

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Interview with the Vampire (1994)

Portraying the tormented vampire Lestat in this adaptation of Anne Rice's novel, the protagonist delivers a mesmerizing and seductive performance that captivated audiences worldwide. Sharing the screen with Brad Pitt and a young Kirsten Dunst, the actor's portrayal of an immortal craving companionship and grappling with the morality of his actions is both chilling and heartbreaking. Though controversial at the time for its dark themes and explicit content, the film has since become a cult classic, showcasing a different side of the leading man's abilities.

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Mission: Impossible - Fallout

In his sixth turn as super-spy Ethan Hunt, the main character's commitment to performing his own stunts reaches new heights with a harrowing high-altitude-low-opening (HALO) jump. Additionally, the film's electric helicopter chase and intense fight sequences showcase the actor's relentless dedication to delivering pulse-pounding action. With a gripping storyline that delves deeper into the personal life of Hunt and an exhilarating finale, this entry is widely regarded as one of the best in the long-running series.

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In a rare turn as the villain, the lead actor plays a cold and calculating contract killer in this crime thriller directed by Michael Mann. Sharing the screen with Jamie Foxx's unsuspecting taxi driver, the actor's menacing performance offers a fascinating look into the psyche of his character and contrasts sharply with the vulnerable, heroic roles that have defined his career. With its gritty atmosphere, taut pacing, and unforgettable performances, the film stands as a testament to the versatility and range of the protagonist.

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The Outsiders

Based on the classic novel by S.E. Hinton, this coming-of-age drama set in the 1960s features the lead actor as part of an ensemble cast that includes Matt Dillon, Patrick Swayze, and Rob Lowe, among others. As the youngest member of the "Greasers" gang and the brother of Ralph Macchio's Johnny, the actor delivers a tender performance that showcases his talent at an early age. The film has since become a cult classic, with its heartfelt portrayal of friendship, loyalty, and the trials of growing up.

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Days of Thunder

Reuniting with the Top Gun director, the protagonist stars as hotshot NASCAR driver Cole Trickle in this high-octane racing drama. With thrilling race sequences and an exploration of the competitive world of stock car racing, the movie allows the lead character to demonstrate his undeniable screen presence and physical prowess. The electrifying on-screen chemistry between the actor and his future wife, Nicole Kidman, adds to the allure of this compelling sports drama.

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The Color of Money

In this sequel to the 1961 classic The Hustler, the lead character plays pool protegé Vincent Lauria, who is mentored by Paul Newman's "Fast" Eddie Felson. A dynamic on-screen duo, they brilliantly convey the tension and rivalry between their characters, making for a compelling examination of ambition, redemption, and the cost of success. The film stands as a worthy follow-up to its predecessor, with a superb performance that further cemented the protagonist's status as a versatile leading man.

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Jack Reacher

Adapted from Lee Child's bestselling novels, the movie features the leading man as the tough-as-nails former Army investigator and drifter who finds himself entangled in a complex conspiracy. Showcasing his impressive range as an actor, the protagonist delivers a gritty and physical performance that captivates audiences and brings the beloved literary character to life. The film's thrilling action sequences, unexpected twists, and solid supporting cast make it a standout in the action-thriller genre.

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Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One

The upcoming seventh installment in the blockbuster franchise promises to deliver even more breathtaking stunts, explosive action, and intriguing espionage as the lead character reprises his iconic role of Ethan Hunt. As the first part of a two-part cinematic event, the film will undoubtedly raise the stakes and further solidify the protagonist's status as an unstoppable action hero. With returning and new cast members, fans are eagerly anticipating the next thrilling chapter in the ever-evolving series.

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In this 80s drama, the leading man portrays an ambitious bartender who dreams of success and navigates the trials and tribulations of love and friendship. The role allows the protagonist to showcase his charm, charisma, and signature smile, resulting in a captivating performance that further establishes him as a Hollywood heartthrob. With memorable scenes and quotable dialogue, the film has earned a special place in pop culture nostalgia.

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Born on the Fourth of July

In a powerful and transformative performance, the lead actor takes on the real-life story of Ron Kovic, a disillusioned Vietnam War veteran who becomes an anti-war activist. Earning his first Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, the protagonist impeccably portrays the emotional turmoil, physical pain, and ultimate redemption of his character. The film's unflinching depiction of the war's aftermath and its impact on soldiers makes it a poignant and unforgettable viewing experience.

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Mission: Impossible III

With J.J. Abrams at the helm, the third installment of the blockbuster franchise brings a personal and emotional depth to the series, as protagonist Ethan Hunt faces a ruthless villain with ties to his personal life. The leading man's captivating performance, along with an incredible supporting cast and intense action sequences, make this entry a standout in the spy thriller genre. Fans of the series appreciate the balance of character development, emotional stakes, and adrenaline-pumping action that this installment delivers.

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Tropic Thunder

In a surprising and hilarious turn, the protagonist takes on the role of an over-the-top Hollywood producer in this satirical war comedy. Sporting a bald cap and thick prosthetic makeup, he is nearly unrecognizable as he lampoons the movie industry with biting humor and infectious dance moves. His comedic prowess and willingness to poke fun at himself contribute to the film's status as a modern classic in the comedy genre.

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In this gripping historical thriller, the lead actor portrays German army officer Claus von Stauffenberg, who leads a plot to assassinate Adolf Hitler during World War II. With a strong supporting cast and a suspenseful narrative, the protagonist delivers a compelling performance that highlights his versatility as an actor. The film is a riveting exploration of moral courage and determination in the face of insurmountable odds.

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In this visually stunning sci-fi thriller, the protagonist plays a drone repairman tasked with maintaining Earth's defense system after an alien invasion. Unraveling a twisted web of secrets and lies surrounding his mission, the lead actor delivers a gripping and emotional performance that keeps audiences engaged from start to finish. With its breathtaking cinematography, thought-provoking themes, and memorable score, the film solidifies its place as a captivating entry in the science fiction genre.

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War of the Worlds

In this modern adaptation of H.G. Wells' classic novel, the protagonist portrays a divorced father who must protect his children during a sudden alien invasion. Under the direction of Steven Spielberg, the lead actor excels in conveying the terror, desperation, and determination of his character while navigating a world on the brink of destruction. The film's riveting storyline, impressive special effects, and powerful performances create a thrilling and suspenseful ride for viewers.

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Far and Away

Starring alongside Nicole Kidman, the protagonist takes on the role of an Irish immigrant seeking his fortune in America in this sweeping romantic epic. The film's lush landscapes and stirring score provide an exquisite backdrop for the passionate love story between the main characters. Despite some mixed critical reception, the undeniable chemistry between the lead actors and the film's grand scope make it a memorable viewing experience.

American Made

Based on a true story, the protagonist plays a commercial airline pilot turned drug smuggler and CIA informant in this fast-paced crime drama. The lead actor's charismatic performance, combined with a fascinating real-life plot and a vibrant 80s aesthetic, makes for an entertaining and thrilling ride. The film showcases the protagonist's ability to tackle complex characters and deliver engaging performances in diverse roles.

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Mission: impossible – dead reckoning part one.

• Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
• Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Tom Cruise, Pom Klementieff

Ethan Hunt and his IMF team must track down a dangerous weapon before it falls into the wrong hands.

Top Gun: Maverick

• Directed by: Joseph Kosinski
• Written by: Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, Christopher McQuarrie
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Miles Teller, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Jon Hamm, Ed Harris
• UK release: 27 May 2022

Maverick returns in this sequel to the 1986 film.

Mission: Impossible 7

• Cast: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Hayley Atwell, Pom Klementieff, Shea Whigham, Esai Morales, Henry Czerny

Mission: Impossible – Fallout

• Cast: Rebecca Ferguson, Henry Cavill, Tom Cruise

Ethan Hunt (Cruise) is back for the franchise's sixth entry, and teams up with old IMF colleagues Luther (Rhames), Benji (Pegg), fellow spy Ilsa (Ferguson) and CIA enforcer August Walker (Cavill) to track down some stolen plutonium. Despite a few cliches, Cruise goes above and beyond with his stunt work in this…

• Directed by: Alex Kurtzman
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Jake Johnson, Courtney B. Vance, Marwan Kenzari, Russell Crowe
• UK release: 9 June 2017

US soldier Nick Morton (Cruise) is collecting artefacts in the Middle East when he accidentally releases the murderous, mummified Ahmanet (Boutella). Boutella’s the best thing in this first of Universal’s monster movie revamp series, Dark Universe. Based on this turgid and not at all scary effort, more like Dull Universe.

American Made

• Directed by: Doug Liman
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Sarah Wright, Domhnall Gleeson, Lola Kirke

Barry Seal (Cruise) is a once hotshot pilot turned family man, bored of life in commercial air travel, but then a mysterious man (Gleeson) turns up with an offer of undercover CIA work. It’s a hoot with an edge, as Barry gets more embroiled with CIA-sponsored terrorism; good to see Cruise thriving outside his usual zone.

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

• Directed by: Edward Zwick
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Robert Knepper
• UK release: 21 October 2016

Just when Jack Reacher (Cruise) decides to invite badass friend and fellow crimebuster Susan Turner (Smulders) on a date, he learns that she's been arrested and charged with espionage. Time to get reachin'! Comfortably familiar, old-fashioned entertainment with kick-ass women characters who aren't just there to make…

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

• Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Paula Patton, Simon Pegg
• UK release: 30 July 2015

Ethan (Cruise) and the gang are on the trail of the nefarious Syndicate when their unit is dissolved by the CIA. With jaw-dropping action, ingenious gadgets and a striking performance from Ferguson as the mysterious Ilsa, this is a a slick, accomplished and hugely entertaining slice of mayhem.

Edge of Tomorrow

• Written by: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Emily Blunt, Bill Paxton
• UK release: 30 May 2014

With Earth under attack from aliens, cowardly soldier Cage (Cruise) is killed, only to wake up the day before, stuck in a time loop. Groundhog Day crossed with Starship Troopers ? Yep, and despite a nonsensical coda it's enormous fun, with a witty script, superb work from Cruise and Blunt, and thrilling action sequences.

• Cast: Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough
• UK release: 12 April 2013

Cruise stars as a court martialled soldier sent to a distant planet where he is tasked with destroying an alien race. Director Kosinski's follow-up to TRON: Legacy is based on a graphic novel he himself wrote.

Jack Reacher

• Cast: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins
• UK release: 26 December 2012

Jack Reacher (Cruise) is an ex-military drifter who investigates the charges against James Barr (Sikora), a former sniper accused of shooting innocent office workers. A slow, solid crowd-pleaser adapted from Lee Child’s book One Shot; although Cruise is an odd choice for the 6’5” Reacher, it’s undemanding entertainment.

Rock of Ages

• Directed by: Adam Shankman
• Written by: Justin Theroux, Chris D'Arienzo
• Cast: Julianne Hough, Diego Boneta, Tom Cruise
• UK release: 15 June 2012

Sherrie (Hough) and Drew (Boneta) are perky music-biz wannabes who work at LA's Bourbon Room; then rock star Stacee Jaxx (Cruise) struts into their lives. Maniacal jukebox musical based on a Broadway/West End hit, it's at best irresistibly idiotic and at worst brilliantly bad: Baldwin and Brand steal the show.

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

• Directed by: Brad Bird
• Written by: André Nemec, Josh Appelbaum
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Jeremy Renner, Simon Pegg, Paula Patton
• UK release: 26 December 2011

Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and his team (Renner, Patton, Pegg) are disowned after an explosion at the Kremlin, and have to race to prevent nuclear war. Director Bird marries audacious action sequences with subtle humour. The main characters lack complexity and the villain disappoints, but otherwise a solid crowd-pleaser.

Knight and Day

• Directed by: James Mangold
• Written by: Patrick O'Neill
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Cameron Diaz

Cruise's turn as madcap assassin Roy Miller is sadly nothing more than a reprise of his 'Mission Impossible' persona, while his kidnapee, Diaz, flusters her way through the film. This pumped-up spy thriller is a mix of fake CGI and faker romance, allowing neither star to shine.

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• Directed by: Bryan Singer
• Written by: Christopher McQuarrie, Nathan Alexander
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Kenneth Branagh, Bill Nighy, Carice van Houten, Eddie Izzard, Terence Stamp, Tom Wilkinson

Secret Germany and the 20 July 1944 plot to assassinate Hitler get the '24' treatment in Singer's engaging new thriller. Months before the end of World War II, Colonel von Stauffenberg (Cruise) became the driving force behind an attempted coup. A big cast caper flick, 'Valkyrie' does drag in places but it is never less…

Lions For Lambs

• Directed by: Robert Redford
• Written by: Matthew Michael Carnahan
• Cast: Robert Redford, Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, Michael Peña, Derek Luke, Andrew Garfield, Peter Berg

Admirable in its critical stance on the American administration's war on terror, and shot through with an appropriate sense of urgency, this political drama fails to match its intent with cinematic craftsmanship. Strong performances from Redford, Cruise, Streep and newcomer Garfield are mired in the project's creaky stage…

Mission: Impossible III

• Directed by: JJ Abrams
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Keri Russell
• UK release: 4 May 2006

Third time out for special agent Ethan Hunt (Cruise) and the franchise really begins to lose its lustre. The cod political/oblique storyline concerns Hunt's dealings with a nasty arms dealer (Hoffman). Tiresome and uninteresting.

War Of The Worlds

• Directed by: Steven Spielberg
• Written by: Josh Friedman, David Koepp
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Dakota Fanning, Justin Chatwin, Miranda Otto, Tim Robbins

HG Wells' alien invasion as seen through the eyes of Spielberg and divorced east coast blue-collar dockworker Ray Ferrier (Cruise). Despite good atmospheric work in the first half, pyrotechnics and noise render this to be only an adequate version of the much adapted book.

• Directed by: Michael Mann
• Written by: Stuart Beattie, Michael Mann, Frank Darabont
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo, Peter Berg, Bruce McGill

Director Mann uses and abuses the Hollywood star system in this run-of-the-mill thriller that milks every thriller cliché in the cowshed. LA taxi driver Max (Foxx) picks up Annie (Smith), a US attorney, as his first ride of the evening. They shoot the breeze and at the end of the ride, she disappears into the night. Enter…

Minority Report

• Cast: Tom Cruise, Colin Farrell, Samantha Morton

In the future police have the ability to predict, witness and arrest murder cases before they occur, meaning safer streets. But what happens when an officer predicts his own murder attempt?

Vanilla Sky

• Directed by: Cameron Crowe
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz

Oscar-nominated surrealist drama. A successful publisher is disfigured after a car crash and begins to confuse dreams with reality while being questioned by police.

Mission: Impossible II

• Directed by: John Woo
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Dougray Scott, Thandie Newton
• UK release: 7 July 2000

Super spy Ethan Hunt is tasked with saving the world from a terrorist who has access to a deadly virus.

Eyes Wide Shut

• Directed by: Stanley Kubrick
• Written by: Stanley Kubrick, Frederic Raphael
• Cast: Tom Cruise, Nicole Kidman, Sydney Pollack

Had Kubrick chosen to stage his adaptation of Arthur Schnitzler's 'Dream Novel' in its original 'fin de siecle' Viennese setting, audiences might have found the whole primitive Freudian mess easy to stomach. Transposing the would-be decadent psychosexual shenanigans to contemporary Manhattan, however, proves disastrous.

• Directed by: Paul Thomas Anderson
• Cast: Julianne Moore, William H Macy, Philip Seymour Hoffman, John C Reilly, Tom Cruise

PT Anderson's follow-up to his superb 70s LA porn industry flick, Boogie Nights, is a snapshot of the lives of a dozen residents of LA's San Fernando Valley. Their stories are sad, funny and moving without ever becoming overly-sentimental and Anderson's script is full of humble humanity and beautifully observed moments.

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• Cowboys from Hell Pas un grand fan de l'homme mais j'ai un grand respect pour l'acteur qui peut se vanter quand on voit qu' il a travaillé avec les plus grand (Scorsese, Spielberg, De Palma, Kubrick, Coppola ........) et possédant une filmographie de dingue avec peu de navet (ou pas ?) dans le lot.59 ans, toujours en grande forme en pratiquant ses propres cascades, il devrait carrément ouvrir une école à Hollywood 😉.
• Darklvb Une série adaptée du film 'Entretien avec un vampire' avec Brad Pitt et Tom Cruise est en développement chez AMC !
• galaxy22 Normal, il a trouvé le filon avec la saga des Mission Impossible ! On ferait tous pareil.
• Da D On parle peu de jack reacher 1, c est pourtant un petit bijou d action, de punchline.. une pépite
• Darklvb Tom Cruise va officiellement dans l'espace: le manifeste international de la Station spatiale 2020-2023 a confirmé que Doug Liman et Tom Cruise seront envoyés dans l'espace en octobre 2021 pour tourner un nouveau film d'action-aventure!
• The world is yours Il a fait Barry Seal qui était pas mal en 2017 et apparemment les anti mission impossible on vite oublié...
• Appelez-moi Jo Je ne prétends pas être le personnage. Je suis le personnage.Tom Cruise
• Florian Malnoe Oui, je parlais de prise de risque pour le genre de film et l'originalité. Parce que Mission impossible c'est bon, on a mangé...
• The world is yours Bah niveau prise de risque je pense qu’on peut pas faire pire,Tom Cruise pour le 6 s'était brisé la cheville en sautant d’un immeuble !Je préfère largement ce genre de film qui dispose d’une certaine authenticité pour les scènes d’action avec un acteur principal qui fait pratiquement tout lui même que du simple doublage et des fond vert sur l’ensemble du film.La prise de risque n’est pas mis en cause pour Cruise,je pense que tu voulais plus parler d’originalité dans ce cas là oui c’est peut-être discutable.Mais de toute façon autant qu’il termine l’ensemble de son œuvre correctement avant de tourner la page et il reste encore 2 films pour ça après tu auras sûrement du changement quand ça sera fini.
• Noux S D'accord avec vous c'est un grand acteur et sa carrière nest pas finie. Peut être que les rôles d'actions seront plus difficile mais ce sera l'occasion de le voir revenir à autre chose car c'est vrai que depuis quelques temps il ne varie plus beaucoup ses rôles qui se cantonnent à de l'action. J'espère qu'on le verra interpréter des personnages plus divers comme à ses débuts jusqu'au années 2000.
• Florian Malnoe Youhou! Encore de la nouveauté et de la prise de risque...
• david m. Un chef d'œuvre absolu ce film
• david m. Il vient d'annoncer :Mission Impossible 7 &Mission impossible 8Pour été 2021 & été 2022😊😊👍👍🎬Merci Tom Cruise !!! 😀😀👍👍🎬
• Sylvie Laporte C'est un monstre sacré mais on a l'impression que le monde du cinéma est aveugle ou ...jaloux.
• Florian Malnoe T'as oublié le best Eyes Wide Shut.
• Eric W Pour ne pas aimer cet acteur il faut ne pas aimer le cinéma !!! Ici je ne vais pas faire un top comme bcp déjà l'ont fait car pour moi c'est tout bonnement impossible car il sait tout jouer , il est à l'aise de tout ses rôles et c'est p-e l'Acteur avec un grand A qui s'investit le plus dans tous ses rôles ...LA saga Mission : Impossible( les 6 !! ) , Tog Gun , Edge of tomorrow , Oblivion , Night and day , Collateral , Le dernier samouraï , Minority report , Vanilla sky , Jerry Maguire , Entretien avec un vampire , Jour de tonnerre , Cocktail , Rain man et j'en passe ... Quel acteur peut se targuer d'avoir une telle filmo ?? Facile de critiquer l'homme suivant ce qu'on lit dans la presse alors que pourtant il fait rarement parler de lui surtout depuis 10-15 ans ! L'homme de cinéma ne peut pas être critiquer ! On peut ne pas aimer ses films pour une question de goût mais comment les détester tous ? Comment ne pas reconnaitre son talent ?? A chaque fin d'un film de Tom je suis presque pas bien car avec le temps qui passe je sais que sa carrière se rapproche de la fin malgré sa jeunesse bien sauvegardée ... Tom tu es tout bonnement fantastique , continue le plus possible svp ...
• Joel L Mon top:Mission: ImpossibleJerry MaguireMinority ReportCollateralTop GunLa firme Des hommes d'honneurM:I-2Knight and DayMission: Impossible - Rogue NationLa Guerre des MondesAmerican MadeEdge of Tomorrow
• Ciro Di Marzio Rain man , Né un 4 juillet , Magnolia , La firme , Edge of tomorrow , Mission Impossible ( Saga ) ...
• david m. Tom Cruise :Mission Impossible fall out Rain Man La Firme Collatéral Le Dernier SamouraïValkyrie Magnolia Minority Report Jack Reacher Mission Impossible rogue nationMission Impossible ghost protocolEntretien Avec Un Vampire La Guerre Des Mondes Eyes Wide Shut Top Gun Né un 4 Juillet Des Hommes D'honneur Edge Of TomorrowOblivionVanilla Sky LegendLa Couleur de l'argent Horizons LointainsRisky Businness Mission Impossible 1Barry SealLe meilleur parmi les meilleurs tout simplement Respect 👍👍👍🎬🎬🎬😊
• david m. Le meilleur acteur au monde depuis 40 ans

All 44 Tom Cruise movies, ranked from worst to best

• Tom Cruise has done every type of movie you can think of over his nearly 40-year career.
• Here we rank every one from worst to best.
• See where his latest, "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One," ranks in his career filmography.

43. "Rock of Ages" (2012)

Somehow Cruise got roped into being part of this feature-film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical. But leave it to him to lay it all out there.

Though the movie is unwatchable, Cruise provides its only memorable moments when his rock-star character belts out classic songs like "Pour Some Sugar on Me" and "Wanted Dead or Alive."

42. "Endless Love" (1981)

Cruise's first appearance in a movie is this 1980s teen romance drama starring Brooke Shields that's best known for giving us the Diana Ross/Lionel Richie title song.

Cruise gets a brief bit of screen time as one of the male lead's friends. It's quite forgettable, but it's still better than "Rock of Ages."

41. "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (2016)

Between "Mission: Impossible" movies, Cruise tried to kick off another action franchise by bringing the main character of the Lee Child novel series to the big screen.

Though the first movie just got over the $200 million mark at the worldwide box office, the performance (or lack thereof) by the sequel indicated no one wanted any more Mr. Reacher. It barely made $162 million worldwide.

40. "The Mummy" (2017)

Cruise was all set to be the Robert Downey Jr. of Universal's Dark Universe with the release of this movie and promises of more creature pictures to come. But playing a soldier of fortune who tries to stop an ancient Egyptian princess from taking over the world didn't grab audiences. It was another franchise not meant to be.

39. "Losin' It" (1983)

Still getting his legs under him in the movie biz, Cruise signed onto this teen comedy in which he's one of four friends who go on a hard-partying road trip to Tijuana in hopes of losing their virginity. Yes, even Cruise couldn't hide from the teen-sex-comedy genre when he started his career.

38. "Mission: Impossible II" (2000)

Man, John Woo deserved better than this. The legendary Hong Kong director took over the "Mission: Impossible" reins after Brian De Palma kicked things off with the first movie, but Woo didn't find the same success.

"Mission: Impossible II" did go on to become one of the highest-grossing movies of 2000, with over $546 million earned worldwide, but with its weak plot and character development, it has not aged anywhere near as well as the first movie (or the other movies in the franchise).

37. "Jack Reacher" (2012)

Though "Jack Reacher" was the first time Cruise worked with his longtime "Mission: Impossible" director, Christopher McQuarrie, and it features the legendary director Werner Herzog as the movie's villain, Cruise as Jack Reacher is a seen-it-before character who isn't exciting.

36. "Oblivion" (2013)

Here, Cruise attempted to go the sci-fi route in hopes of having a breakthrough "Minority Report"-like experience for the audience. But the story was nowhere as sharp, and its postapocalyptic vibe left us all feeling uninterested.

35. "Lions for Lambs" (2007)

Marking the first movie released by United Artists after Cruise and his producing partner Paula Wagner took over (the two left UA after a couple of years) was "Lions for Lambs," a tense drama set around the war in Afghanistan and directed by Robert Redford.

Cruise gave his all playing an agenda-pushing senator and has some strong scenes opposite Meryl Streep. But the movie is just dull.

34. "Far and Away" (1992)

Cruise and his wife at the time, Nicole Kidman, paired together in this 1890s-set epic directed by Ron Howard. The two play Irish immigrants seeking a fortune in America. Outside the lush photography, there isn't much to enjoy about this movie. And don't get me started on Cruise's awful Irish accent.

33. "Vanilla Sky" (2001)

At the tail end of Cruise's heartthrob phase, the director Cameron Crowe teamed with him again after their hugely successful collaboration on "Jerry Maguire" to make a very different love story.

Based on the Spanish movie "Open Your Eyes," Cruise plays a vain New York City media playboy who has a different outlook on life after being in a horrific car crash. Though Cruise, Cameron Diaz, and Penélope Cruz (who also starred in "Open Your Eyes") all give top performances, Crowe goes too weird with the story, leaving viewers out in the void by the time the movie gets into the home stretch.

32. "American Made" (2017)

Mixing action and dark comedy in telling the real-life story of the drug runner Barry Seal seemed like a nice pivot for Cruise, but at the end of the day, the director Doug Liman's movie is just too glossy to be taken seriously. (Accent update: Cruise delivers a tolerable Southern drawl.)

31. "The Last Samurai" (2003)

Cruise stars as an American soldier in 19th-century Japan who embraces the samurai culture. The movie went on to receive four Oscar nominations, but it's the kind of title in which one viewing is enough.

And on a side note: Wow, would this movie get hammered on social media if it came out today.

30. "Valkyrie" (2008)

Another release from the time Cruise was calling the shots at UA, "Valkyrie" sees him playing one of the rogue Nazi officers who attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler.

(Accent update: Cruise — and basically most of the other Nazi officers — decided to not even bother with a German accent. Good choice; the audience didn't even notice [ holds back giggles ].)

29. "Cocktail" (1988)

It's one of the movies in Cruise's career that ride fully on his good looks. Honestly, this movie should have just been titled "Sex." Cruise plays a hot New York City bartender who has dreams of making it big, and it's his hotness that's going to get him to the top. It's classic Hot Guy Cruise — who cares that the story is garbage.

28. "War of the Worlds" (2005)

Steven Spielberg teamed up with Cruise after "Minority Report" for this blockbuster remake of the classic sci-fi movie. Though it made a lot of money, it was dark in tone — maybe a little too dark. Be honest: Have you wanted to see this movie again?

27. "Knight and Day" (2010)

This is one of those movies that don't get enough credit. The director James Mangold cleverly takes all the common action-hero traits and has Cruise make fun of them. You might want to give this one another viewing.

26. "Taps" (1981)

Unlike in "Endless Love," Cruise really capitalized on this small role. As a military cadet who takes his responsibilities way too seriously, Cruise is a standout in the movie and showed audiences (and Hollywood executives) that he had leading-man potential.

25. "Mission: Impossible III" (2006)

J.J. Abrams takes over the franchise for this one and does an impressive job. It also helps that you have the talents of Philip Seymour Hoffman playing the villain. It's better than "Mission: Impossible II," so we're going in the right direction.

24. "The Outsiders" (1983)

Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of the classic novel brought all the biggest names from young Hollywood together, and Cruise was right there in the mix. With Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Emilio Estevez, and Rob Lowe, the movie is pretty heavy-handed with the drama, but it's fun to watch all these amazing talents on the screen together.

23. "Mission: Impossible — Rogue Nation" (2015)

Rebounding from the so-so performance of "Jack Reacher," McQuarrie jumps on the "Mission: Impossible" franchise and ups the action stakes. Yep, this is the one where Cruise hangs from the side of a giant plane taking off. The movie also got an extra jolt with the inclusion of Rebecca Ferguson in the supporting cast.

22. "Mission: Impossible — Fallout" (2018)

This "Mission: Impossible" could go down as one of the best action movies ever — its stunts and action sequences are that amazing. This time, McQuarrie gives us a deeper look at what makes Ethan Hunt tick and the values he lives by. But it's really the action that stays with you.

21. "Minority Report" (2002)

With its breakthroughs in CGI and tech, the first teaming of Spielberg and Cruise lived up to the hype. This movie was so advanced in its execution and what it showcased that it had a "Jurassic Park"-style ripple effect, in the sense that it has influenced countless action and sci-fi movies since.

20. "Tropic Thunder" (2008)

Though Cruise doesn't have a lot of screen time, his presence in this movie cannot be ignored. Playing a despicable movie executive named Les Grossman, he brings that patented intensity to a role that for most actors would have been a mail-it-in cameo role. In Cruise's hands, it's one of the best comedic performances of the early 2000s.

19. "All the Right Moves" (1983)

Two months after Cruise hit theaters with his first lead movie, "Risky Business," he was back again with this very different movie about a Pennsylvania high-school football player who clashes with his coach.

"Risky Business" showed that Cruise had no problem being the face of a movie, but "All the Right Moves" proved he could be more than the charming lead with good looks. This one showed he could be a serious actor.

18. "Mission: Impossible — Ghost Protocol" (2011)

It's the movie that breathed life back into the "Mission: Impossible" franchise. It came five years after "Mission: Impossible III," and in that time Cruise struggled with an image problem and a string of underperforming movies. He had a lot to prove with this one. And with the casting of Jeremy Renner, Cruise probably sensed he could lose his beloved franchise if the movie didn't work.

However, Brad Bird's direction and Cruise's disregard for common sense — in this one he climbs the world's tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, in Dubai — put him back on top, as the movie became a global hit.

17. "Top Gun" (1986)

Before "Days of Thunder," Cruise and Tony Scott teamed up for what would become one of the actor's most iconic roles: the fighter pilot Maverick. What Cruise doesn't pull off acting-wise he makes up for with brooding looks and shirtless volleyball skills.

16. "The Firm" (1993)

In "The Firm," based on the best-selling John Grisham novel, Cruise gives a fantastic performance as a hotshot lawyer who signs on with one of the most prestigious US law firms only to find it has quite a dark side. The era of "Tom Cruise runs" really launched with this movie.

15. "Legend" (1985)

Ridley Scott's beautiful fantasy movie is still a marvel of moviemaking. The practical effects and production design put into this movie, made back when CGI was scarce, are a treasure. And at the center is a fresh-faced Cruise who tries to get his girl back from the villain who gave me the most nightmares as a kid, Darkness (played perfectly by Tim Curry).

14. "Collateral" (2004)

We really don't talk enough about this one enough. Michael Mann's slow-burn crime movie stars Cruise as a hitman who forces a cab driver (Jamie Foxx) to drive him around Los Angeles as he goes on his "jobs." The acting by both Cruise and Foxx in this movie is some of their best work.

13. "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" (2023)

There are many things to love about the "Mission: Impossible" franchise: Its James Bond-like gadgets. Cruise's disregard for his life and safety when it comes to pulling off amazing stunts . But the biggest thing to love is that the films just seem to get better and better.

The first "M:I," directed by Brian De Palma, set the bar very high. However, since McQuarrie took the reins in 2015 with "Rogue Nation," the franchise has gotten a jolt in the arm. It seems to always outdo itself, and "Dead Reckoning" makes good on that promise.

The high stakes, the timely villain being AI, and, of course, Tom Cruise in the middle of some amazing thrills makes this film one of the best in the franchise.

13. "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999)

Cruise and Kidman teamed up again, this time under the watch of Stanley Kubrick in what would be his final movie. Both actors are pushed to the limits as the movie explores a marriage at a crossroads. Though "Eyes Wide Shut" is not close to Kubrick's best work, Cruise and Kidman are riveting.

12. "Top Gun: Maverick" (2022)

Thirty-six years after playing Pete "Maverick" Mitchell he returns to the role in the rare legacy sequel that's better than the original movie.

Though Tony Scott's landmark "Top Gun" made Cruise a superstar and became an instant 1980s classic, the director Joseph Kosinski has elevated the story with more death-defying dogfight jet stunts and a more compelling story.

This time Maverick returns to the Top Gun school to be a teacher of the new hot-shot pilots. But he must deal with his own demons as one of the students is the son of his best friend, Goose, who died in his arms in the first movie.

Cruise delivers one of his best performances in years.

11. "Days of Thunder" (1990)

It's pretty much everything you would think would be in a Tony Scott movie: lots of fast cars and big egos. Cruise is in his glory in every scene playing the hot-shot Nascar driver Cole Trickle (and Kidman appears as his love interest).

10. "Risky Business" (1983)

It's the movie that made Cruise a star. The coming-of-age story doesn't shy away from its mature storyline, and Cruise delivers a playful performance but also shows sparks of his dramatic chops that he'll showcase in the decade to come.

9. "Mission: Impossible" (1996)

Boy have things changed since the first "Mission: Impossible." With De Palma at the helm, the movie had its action, but it was encased in a tense whodunit thriller. Since then the action has only gotten bigger (and the story, well, less of a concern), but Cruise has always been fantastic as Hunt.

The first movie is his best acting work of the franchise. (Accent update: Cruise delivers another Southern accent while disguised at the beginning of the movie — one of those classic face-rip-off disguises. It's brief but effective in the scene.)

8. "Interview with the Vampire" (1994)

Cruise gives one of his best performances as Lestat, a vampire from the 1700s who finds a lot of drama in his undead life once he recruits Louis (Brad Pitt). (Accent update: His little hint of a French accent to stay true to the character's portrayal in the classic Anne Rice book is perfectly subtle.)

7. "Edge of Tomorrow" (2014)

Whether you want to call it "Edge of Tomorrow" or "Live. Die. Repeat.," it's just a really great action movie. With Liman directing and McQuarrie as a screenwriter, Cruise is surrounded by people he trusts to make a risky project: a soldier who relives the same day. But the MVP of the movie is Emily Blunt, who delivers a performance that makes Cruise kick it up a few notches.

6. "Rain Man" (1988)

Always at his best when he's playing a character with major conflict, Cruise plays a guy always looking to capitalize on the angles until he's finally in a situation in which he has to be on the level: building a relationship with his autistic savant brother (Dustin Hoffman).

5. "Jerry Maguire" (1996)

Receiving a best-actor nomination for his performance as a slick sports agent whose life turns upside down after having a moment of clarity, Cruise was, thanks to this movie, at his height of stardom and power in Hollywood.

4. "A Few Good Men" (1992)

Rob Reiner's courtroom drama has Cruise going up against Jack Nicholson, and it's pure magic. Yes, there's the "can't handle the truth" scene, but for us, it starts earlier in the movie when the two characters meet for the first time.

Thanks to the incredible dialogue by Aaron Sorkin, both actors subtly trade off with each other, but it's the fire being held back that makes the ending when they are face-to-face again so memorable.

3. "Magnolia" (1999)

No matter what you think of Paul Thomas Anderson's epic look at family, love, and forgiveness, it's hard to dispute that it has the most powerful performance of Cruise's career.

Playing a pickup artist who uses his talents to build a public-speaking career, Cruise appears as we've never seen him before. Anderson and Cruise connected over dealing with the loss of their fathers and use that darkness to create the character of Frank T. J. Mackey.

2. "The Color of Money" (1986)

Paul Newman won only one Oscar in his iconic career, and it was for this movie. But you have to give a big assist to Cruise.

Playing the protégé to the pool player "Fast Eddie" Felson — the role Newman first played in 1961's "The Hustler" — Cruise is a cocky player, and you can never tell whether he's on the level with Felson. Cruise proved once again that he's more than just a pretty face.

1. "Born on the Fourth of July" (1989)

Cruise got an Oscar nomination for his portrayal of the veteran and activist Ron Kovic, who was paralyzed fighting in Vietnam. Oliver Stone traces Kovic's journey from being a wide-eyed soldier thinking he's doing what's right for America to coming home from the war to find everything has changed. Including the way he views his own country.

Cruise has never been better as he delivers a tour de force performance that still gives us chills.

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From 'Top Gun' to 'Mission Impossible': 10 Essential Tom Cruise Movies, Ranked

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As fans get ready to see Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One in theaters this July 12, it's the perfect time to revisit some of Tom Cruise's best movies.

Tom Cruise ’s versatility and screen presence has made him an actor that audiences continually love seeing on the big screen. Although Cruise got his start starring in coming-of-age dramas and some unique military movies, he quickly became a pivotal force in the action genre with films like Top Gun and Mission: Impossible that have made him legendary. Even heading into his 60s, Cruise continues to star in new original action flicks and still leads some of the franchises that initially made him iconic.

Cruise recently flew back into theaters with the long-awaited sequel to Top Gun , Maverick , reprising one of his most iconic roles as Maverick teaching a new generation of fighter pilots. He’s also set to cap off his time in the Mission: Impossible series with the upcoming two-parter Dead Reckoning , that’s said to be a proper send-off for Ethan Hunt. There’s still a sequel to one of the best Tom Cruise movies, Edge of Tomorrow , in the works. So, since his career is far from done, it’s a great time to establish the essential movies of Cruise’s career.

Updated on July 10, 2023, by Hannah Saab:

10 'risky business' (1983).

Before Cruise became the action icon, he’s now known as many fell in love with him for his performance and one particular scene where he dances in his drawers and plays a loser in Risky Business .

As a college-bound teen named Joel, Cruise stole every viewer’s heart with his undeniable charm and comedic wit that made his performance here an actual breakout moment for the actor. Plus, the underwear dance scene has become a pivotal moment in pop culture that’s still referenced to this day.

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9 'American Made' (2017)

In Doug Liman ’s 2017 film American Made , Cruise found a real-life role perfectly fitting for the energy and charm he brings as he portrays Barry Seal , a former CIA pilot who became a drug smuggler and an informant for the DEA.

Cruise’s signature charismatic energy ultimately drives American Made ’s wild true story in the best way possible, and the charm he brings to the comedy and thrilling aspects of the film make it a great watch. It's an often overlooked yet fantastic movie in Tom Cruise's filmography.

8 'Interview With a Vampire' (1994)

It’s rare to see Cruise in a horror flick, but he did star in Neil Jordan ’s adaptation of Anne Rice ’s Interview with a Vampire as the bloodthirsty and somewhat villainous vampire Lestat.

Cruise’s performance as Lestat is vastly different from his other performances. The sheer darkness and brooding presence, along with the devious twist of his usual charm, make you wish and hope that there’s a chance that he could return to horror sometime soon. It's a great showcase of Cruise's versatility, as he's not performing wild stunts in an action film this time.

7 'Collateral' (2004)

If you’re looking for another haunting performance from Cruise that’ll leave you on edge every second he’s on-screen, look no further than Michael Mann 's Collateral .

In one of his most underrated performances, Cruise plays a calculated and cold hitman on a killing spree and holds viewers and an unsuspecting cab driver hostage as he takes them through a dark and thrilling nerve-shredder. Tom Cruise's turn as a villain shows he's more than an action hero.

6 'Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol' (2011)

Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol might seem like a simple sequel in the Mission Impossible franchise, but the Brad Bird -directed fourth installment played a pivotal role in reestablishing the franchise and Cruise as an action hero.

Returns of big iconic franchises are pretty standard nowadays. However, Ghost Protocol gave the franchise a distinctly bigger feel and showed that Cruise has still got it in being a kick-ass leading man full of immense charisma and acting prowess. It also has some of Mission Impossible 's wildest stunts , all performed by the man himself.

5 'A Few Good Men' (1992)

Courtroom dramas are a rarity nowadays, but Cruise will forever have one of the subgenre’s most iconic performances in Rob Reiner ’s A Few Good Men , which revolves around the court-martial of two U.S. Marines and the legal proceedings for the case.

Along with his usual charm, Cruise brings fiery confidence and dramatic thrills as a Marine lawyer working on a court-martial case. In the film, he delivers one of his strongest performances to date, leading to an iconic and suspenseful confrontation in the courtroom.

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4 'Edge of Tomorrow' (2014)

Another breakout action hit for Cruise was 2014’s Edge of Tomorrow , which saw him play a communications officer stuck in the middle of a time loop during a catastrophic war with an alien race.

Cruise leads a very engaging and action-packed time-loop movie with a strong story that perfectly blends genres. The highly-rated film showcases some great performances from Cruise and Emily Blunt , and tells a well-crafted narrative full of great hooks and captivating sci-fi action.

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3 'Top Gun' (1986)

When looking through Cruise’s filmography, there’s no better film to define who Cruise is as an actor than Top Gun since it turned him into a full-blown movie star. It's still one of the most beloved and best action movies from the '80s .

As hot-shot pilot Pete “Maverick” Mitchell, Cruise showcased all the charm and talent audiences have come to love about the actor in an electrifying and surprisingly emotional '80s action flick that defined the era and was a breakout hit. No wonder so many fans flocked to cinemas to watch its surprisingly good sequel.

2 'Mission: Impossible' (1996)

Along with Top Gun , Cruise became an action icon when he starred in Brian De Palma ’s 1996 action spy flick Mission: Impossible . The first movie follows Ethan Hunt's exploits after being framed for murder during a botched mission. While on the run, Ethan makes it his goal to uncover the conspiracy around him and find the actual traitor.

With Mission: Impossible , Cruise made Ethan Hunt an iconic name in the action genre and led the explosive and thrilling story that’s developed into one of the biggest and longest-running franchises in the action genre . To this day, Cruise continues to lead the franchise, and his work as Hunt is some of his best.

1 'Top Gun: Maverick' (2022)

It’s official. Critics and audiences agree that Top Gun: Maverick is the Top Gun sequel fans have wanted for years and one of Cruise’s best in years. The film depicts Maverick's experiences as he trains talented pilots for a special but dangerous assignment. Along the way, he faces painful parts of his past and thinks about his future.

Cruise’s return as Maverick is an absolute treat for fans, and his chemistry and clash with a new generation of pilots give the sequel a fresh and familiar feel. Also, the high-flying action is a tremendous step-up compared to the original, and Cruise slips back into the role with total ease.

NEXT: Every Tom Cruise Movie, Ranked from Worst to Best

How Many Films Did Tom Cruise And Nicole Kidman Star In Together?

When we talk about the '90s power couples, there are a few that have stuck in our minds through the decades. Ethan Hawke and Uma Thurman , Brad Pitt and Gwyneth Paltrow, Richard Gere and Cindy Crawford, and of course, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise. These iconic couples had people invested in their relationships from the moment they were spotted arm-in-arm on a red carpet all the way to the second news of their breakups broke.

Kidman and Cruise, in particular, caused a great stir when their marriage ended. Everybody remembers the striking image of Kidman as she strolled the streets in apparent glee as the divorce was finalized. Later, the "Big Little Lies" star opened up about the relationship saying, "Our life together was perfect. It took me a very long time to heal. It was a shock to my system," she added, "That was a great relationship. I think it ran its course. I was really damaged and not sure whether [love and marriage] was ever going to happen again to me," via InTouch Weekly . 

But as we all know, it all worked out in the end. Kidman found love in singer Keith Urban while Cruise went on to marry Katie Holmes and have a child with her before splitting up after six years of matrimony. And while Cruise and Kidman's marriage didn't last, it's safe to say their contributions to cinema will stand the test of time, especially in the movies they did together. 

Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise starred in three movies together

Unsurprisingly, the two Hollywood stars' paths first crossed on the set of the film, "Days of Thunder." In a 2017 interview with People , Nicole Kidman fondly reminisced about the first time she saw Tom Cruise during an audition for her role in the film, "I remember being so nervous and seeing Tom Cruise drive up in a Porsche [. . .] and he got out of the car and walked through, and I was like 'Ah!' and my jaw dropped." She also added that she was intimidated auditioning in front of the movie's executives and Cruise and believed she wouldn't get the part. But she was called and offered the role on the very same day.

Although Kidman had previously gained notoriety from working in the Australian thriller, "Dead Calm," and several other Australian films, she broke through the American film scene with "Days of Thunder." At the time of filming, Kidman was 22, while Cruise was 28 and in the process of getting a divorce from his first wife, Mimi Rogers. In a 1995 interview with Playboy , Rogers would share that the marriage primarily ended due to Cruise's desire to become a monk, which didn't happen. Months before the film's release in 1990, the divorce was finalized and Kidman and Cruise went public shortly after. The actors wed in a private ceremony on Christmas Eve that same year.

Eyes Wide Shut was one of their most notable projects

In 1992, Nicole Kidman and Tom Cruise appeared in their first film as a married couple, "Far and Away." And while the film did relatively well, their big break as an iconic Hollywood couple would happen in 1999 with Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut." The official trailer for the film featured several explicit scenes, including some steamy kisses shared between the real-life couple.

Unsurprisingly, the couple's chemistry sizzled in the erotic mystery. In 1995, the couple admitted to Vanity Fair that their initial attraction was sexual. Kidman gushed, "I thought he was the sexiest man I'd ever seen in my life." And Cruise also said something similar, "Instant lust, that's what I felt," he added, "I thought she was amazingly sexy and stunning. It grew into love and respect."

Due to the themes of infidelity in the movie and their striking performances, many believed that Kidman and Cruise were tapping into real-life emotions. But Kidman denied these rumors in a 2020 interview with The New York Times , "We were happily married through that," she added, "We would go go-kart racing after those scenes. We'd rent out a place and go racing at 3 in the morning." Sadly, the couple's divorce was finalized in 2001 after 11 years of marriage. Although the pair has been vague about what went down behind the scenes, many have speculated that this might be why they really got divorced . 

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Glen Powell Finally Conquered Hollywood. So Why Is He Leaving?

The red hot star of ‘Top Gun’ and ‘Anyone But You’ — mentored by Tom Cruise and on every studio wish list — is returning to his native Texas to party with his folks, escape the L.A. fishbowl and finally graduate college. But don’t worry, you’ll still be seeing him everywhere.

By Lacey Rose

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Glen Powell arrives at lunch through a back door toting a container of bone broth he isn’t eager to look at, much less consume. He’s more a “chicken-fried-steak-in-Austin kind of a guy,” he insists, but he’s signed on to star in an A24 revenge thriller and he’s supposed to drop 15 pounds in a matter of weeks. It means he won’t be ordering the midday margarita that Ron Perlman is nursing at the next table. Reluctantly, Powell requests a green juice.

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But Powell’s not one to give up on anything, so he hands over the broth. The restaurant’s going to store it for him, he tells me, since he doesn’t have a kitchen of his own in Los Angeles anymore. After more than 15 years here, he is moving back home to Texas, where he’ll finally complete his college degree and be closer to his family. He’ll keep a place in Tribeca, too, but he’s officially turned over the keys to his spot in the Hollywood Hills that he’s been living in ever since he landed his breakout role in Top Gun: Maverick . In fact, this is Powell’s last week in L.A., which is hitting him harder than he anticipated. Still, at 35, he’s ready for a change, and the real benefit of “getting to this point in Hollywood is that I can now leave Hollywood,” he says. “It’s like I’ve earned the ability to go back to my family.”

But Powell isn’t interested in simply being another actor-for-hire, nor is he waiting around to become the next Tom Cruise . “First of all, there will never be another Tom Cruise,” he says of his co-star, who has become a friend and mentor. “That is a singular career in a singular moment, but also movie stars of the ’80s, ’90s, early 2000s, those will never be re-created.”

When it’s suggested that the imperiled state of the movie star in today’s Wall Street-tethered, superhero-obsessed landscape is a shame, in part because it seems like Powell would’ve had a hell of a time, he howls in agreement. “Oh, I’ve heard the stories from the guys on Expendables 3 ,” he says, referring to the 2014 movie he made with a who’s who of ’80s action stars. “It was these giants — Antonio Banderas, Harrison Ford, Schwarzenegger — and they were all like, ‘Man, you are doing this in the wrong moment.’ Like, ‘This is not the time.’ ” Richard Linklater , who directed Powell in Hit Man , which they co-wrote, doesn’t argue. “I can’t be like, ‘My advice to you is to be born 25 years earlier,’ ” Linklater says, “but I’ve thought that about Glen. Like, God, you’re in the wrong era.”

Powell was voted most likely to be a movie star in his high school yearbook, but his introduction to Hollywood came years earlier. At 13, the then-budding actor snagged a small role in Spy Kids 3 , a local production being directed by fellow Texan Robert Rodriguez. It was, by all accounts, an out-of-body experience for a boy who’d walk around with a video camera perpetually dangling from his neck. Still, it was Powell’s second experience — being cast on Endurance 2 , a Survivor -style competition series on Discovery Kids — that arguably proved more transformative.

“Glen from Austin, TX,” which is how an earnest, still-prepubescent Powell is ID’d in the premiere, fails the first physical challenge and gets kicked off in episode one. Even the retelling has him wincing. “I mean, it’s the most embarrassing thing that can happen to a freshman in high school. Not only are you the runt of the grade, but you just failed on a strength performance thing in front of the world, and the amount of shit that I got was extraordinary,” says Powell. He didn’t let it sink him, however. Even as a kid, he remembers thinking, “I’ll show them,” and he quickly bulked up, giving him both a surge of confidence and a leg up athletically. “It made me just ferocious, like, ‘I’m going to become the strongest mother-fucker ever,’ and weirdly more dialed-in in every aspect of my life.”

“I’ll never forget it. I sat down with him and Denzel, and it was quick. Ed goes, ‘You should move out here and give this a shot.’ He’s like, ‘This shit doesn’t happen overnight, but you should take the plunge,’ ” he says of a conversation that he’s replayed over and over in his head. Washington, who has since joked that Powell owes him his career, gave his blessing. “He’s like, ‘This guy’s discovered everybody; don’t run from this, Glen.’ “

In time, the Holmby Hills couple decided to divorce, and Powell moved into somebody’s garage in a seedy area of Van Nuys. “It was all those clichéd things where, like, they’d find a body a block away and then you’d come home to your tires slashed,” he says. Still, he kept at it, auditioning relentlessly. He even got another shot at Friday Night Lights , which he’d read for a number of times early on in Austin. Powell was older and arguably wiser now, and he had the advantage of having played high school football in Texas. It was his to lose, and he blew it. “I just remember walking back to that garage after, thinking, ‘This is where you’re going to live for the rest of your life, you loser,’ ” he says of a chapter he typically glosses over. “I had to really look at myself in the mirror and say, ‘I know you love movies, and I think you’ve got good instincts, but you may not be an actor.’ “

Then, little by little, acting gigs came. First it was Expendables 3 , then Oscar nominated Hidden Figures and Linklater’s Everybody Wants Some!! ; in between, he flexed his comedy chops as an elitist frat boy in Ryan Murphy’s Scream Queens . Eventually, Powell scored his first leading-man role in the rom-com Set It Up , though he’d had to convince the producers to let him so much as screen test opposite Emilia Clarke. (They’d wanted Zac Efron.) Then Clarke dropped out to do the Han Solo film — another project Powell got close on but didn’t land — and the whole thing almost fell apart. At his urging, Zoey Deutch stepped in, and the 2018 entry became a surprise hit for Netflix. People who didn’t used to return Powell’s calls were suddenly saying things like, “Hey, man, we got to get together.”

If you’ve seen Top Gun: Maverick — and with a $1.5 billion box office, it seems safe to assume you have — you know the part went to Teller. The news came as a major blow to Powell. Certain he was landing it, he had a buddy filming him in an American flag tank and aviators as he took the call from director Joseph Kosinski. “Not getting it was so wounding to me that I was like, ‘Oh, I care too much,’ ” says Powell, who later posted the soul-crushing image for his 1.6 million followers on Instagram. The producers offered him another role, but he wasn’t interested in the character as it was written. “I wanted him to be reminiscent of Val Kilmer [who played Iceman] — a guy who was having fun saving the day,” says Powell, who believes that what differentiates him as an actor is his ability to have a good time onscreen. “But I read the script, and I didn’t like this guy. He was just a dick, and he wasn’t even a good pilot.”

In the end, the producers listened to Powell’s ideas, and he had a hand in crafting the character, Hangman, that he ultimately agreed to play. He also learned how to make and market a blockbuster under the tutelage of his hero. Then the pandemic hit, and Cruise refused to let the studio dump Top Gun on a streamer. He knew he was sitting on a hit, and he had the leverage to hold out for what amounted to two years. Meanwhile, Powell was going broke. “I’d never made any significant amount of money on a movie, including Top Gun , and I was depleting a bank account to a point where my accountant was like, ‘This pandemic cannot last much longer,’ ” he says, acknowledging that the decision to wait for a theatrical release was ultimately the right one for the movie and the business at large. “But Tom was already Tom; I was waiting for my life to change.”

In that time, he brought a Texas Monthly article, about a mild-mannered professor who goes undercover as a fake hit man, to Linklater, with whom he’d collaborated three times already. When their adaptation premiered on the festival circuit last fall, it was snapped up by Netflix for a reported $20 million. Outlets like Vulture ran stories titled, “If Glen Powell’s Not Already a Star, This Movie Will Make Him One.” Jon Hamm, another Top Gun co-star and one of Powell’s many industry cheerleaders, is, frankly, shocked it took this long. “If you look up the definition of a movie star, it’s Glen,” he says. “The smile, the hair, the tan, the muscles, and he wants it and he loves it and he’s good at it.”

He and Sweeney were both keenly aware of how difficult it is to get people to a theater. “It’s something we talked about all the time: How do you create an event and also justify that experience?” he says. “Even if it’s me taking my clothes off on the side of a fricking cliff, it’s like, you got to do some shit in here that makes noise.” The pair managed to make noise offscreen, too. At one point, every gossip site, from “Page Six” to Deuxmoi, was running items about an on-set romance between Powell and Sweeney. Complicating the rumors, or perhaps sweetening them, was the fact that Sweeney remains engaged to one of the film’s producers and Powell was just coming out of a long-term relationship with model Gigi Paris. The headlines only contributed to interest in the film, which is why both stars decided to just lean into the rumors, flirting their way through promos and press junkets. But Sweeney, who produced the movie for Sony, was more accustomed to the tsunami of attention than Powell.

The movie came out over the holidays and started slow. Then, fueled by TikTok, it grew, and just kept growing. Powell felt the impact almost immediately. He’d walk into rooms and suddenly everybody seemed to be staring or, worse, discreetly snapping pictures. “I’m on the radar for the first time in my whole life, and it’s weird,” he says. “I mean, after Top Gun , a guy would literally be wearing a Top Gun shirt and I’d be talking to him, and it was clear he had no idea.” By March, he’d found the volume knob. Sweeney hosted Saturday Night Live and addressed the “obviously not true” rumors in her monologue, noting that her fiancé had helped produce the movie and was on set every day. “And I just want to let everyone know that he’s the man of my dreams,” she continued, “and we’re still together and stronger than ever.” Then she asked that the cameras cut to him, and Powell’s face appeared onscreen instead. This time, he was in on the joke. “It’s more fun once you understand where that knob is,” he says. “And I got to turn it up, and then I got to turn it down.”

But just because he’s seen the cycle of fame up close doesn’t mean that he’s comfortable moving through it. In fact, Powell increasingly has found himself questioning the authenticity of his relationships, be it his friendships or whatever attempts he’s made to date. (For now, the only one going home with Powell is his rescue dog Brisket, who, it seems worth noting, has 16,000 Instagram followers.) Retreating to Austin in a more permanent fashion was the advice of fellow Texan Matthew McConaughey. “He’s like, ‘Hollywood is the Matrix, man. You plug in and it’s all fake world,’ ” says Powell, who does a remarkably good McConaughey. “He’s like, ‘Then I go to Austin, and I unplug. It’s all real. Those are my friends, that’s my family, my actions matter there.’ And he’s right. If you’re here, you live in the Matrix all the time, there’s no separation of those worlds. And for me, especially as my parents get older and my niece and nephew are growing up, I want a separation of those worlds.”

So, Powell’s bought a house 30 minutes from his mom and executive coach dad, and that’ll be “home,” even if he logs more nights on film sets than anywhere else. As is, some combination of his parents and two sisters visit every project that Powell’s on, no matter where in the world he is. He suggests they’re a particularly rowdy bunch — people often think he’s exaggerating, he says, “until they see my mom, like, shotgunning beers in the fraternity house when I’m not there.” But they also keep him out of his head, and they make everything more fun. “I know we’re probably in his way sometimes, but you wouldn’t know it because he makes everyone feel loved and taken care of,” says his mom, Cyndy, who’s been an extra in most of his films.

Powell had every intention of moving the party to Austin this spring, combining the Hit Man premiere and his induction into the Austin Film Society’s Hall of Fame with a UT graduation. “I kept telling my friends I was going to throw the grad party of the century,” he says. But then his career exploded, and he could only carve out time for two of the four courses he needs to graduate. So, Spanish and Early American History will have to wait till next year; in the meantime, Powell will squeeze in a proctored exam between his work commitments. He’s also invited his dean to the Hit Man premiere — it wasn’t so that he’d get an extension on his final paper, but, he teases, “I think it didn’t hurt.” I ask Powell why, at this stage, he’s even bothering. “I think it’s really important to my mom and it’s more of an emotional thing for me,” he says. “Plus, I’m so close, I can taste it.”

Before Anyone But You hit, Powell’s dance card was already plenty full; in the months since, he’s been deluged with new opportunities and seemingly everything that he has ever touched, including a Broadway musical that he’s currently writing, feels like it’s being fast-tracked. “That’s the funniest part about this moment,” he says. “I’ve worked really hard for a long time, putting things together and just trying to get them in shape enough for people to give a shit. Then you get to a place where people are just like, ‘Yeah, let’s do it,’ and suddenly you’re playing musical chairs with yourself. You’re like, ‘Wait, do I sit in all these chairs right now ?’ “

Looking ahead, Powell is as definitive about what he won’t do — pandering Oscar bait, for one, but also Marvel fare — as he is about what he will. In fact, in relatively short time, he has garnered a reputation for being picky, primarily because he’s passed on a handful of recent tentpoles, including a Bourne Identity update and the Jurassic Park reboot at Universal. “ Jurassic is one of my favorite movies. It’s one of the things I’ve wanted to do my whole life. I’m not doing that movie because I read the script and I immediately was like, my presence in this movie doesn’t help it,” he explains. “And the script’s great. The movie’s going to fucking kill. It’s not about that. It’s about choosing where you’re going to make an audience happy and where you’re going to make yourself happy.”

When Powell and I connect again a month or so later, he’s crisscrossed the country a few times. He did Fallon’s show in New York, charmed some theater owners in Vegas and started to settle into the new place in Texas. “I think this is going to be good for my head, heart and soul,” he says by phone. He’s also lost the 15 pounds for that role, which has him weighing in at 175 … with days to spare. It was a lot of bone broth, for sure, but despite his threats, Powell was never going to give up — not on the diet, not on anything. In fact, he’s thinking maybe he can shed at least five more.

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Tom Cruise Celebrates 38 Years Since the Original Top Gun : 'It's Incredible to Look Back'

'Top Gun' producer Jerry Bruckheimer told PEOPLE in March that Tom Cruise has been pitched an idea for a third 'Top Gun' movie that "he liked"

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Tom Cruise is celebrating nearly four decades of taking to the skies.

On May 13, the actor-producer, 61, shared photos from the set of 1986's original Top Gun on Instagram in honor of the film's 38th anniversary.

The photos show behind-the-scenes pictures of him on set with the movie's director Tony Scott , who died in 2012 at 68, as well as a photo of him sitting with the film's cast in its air-hangar-turned-classroom set.

One throwback photo shows the actor smiling during a conversation with producer Jerry Bruckheimer . Another shows Cruise filming 2022's Top Gun: Maverick as he stares at the famous still of him and costar Val Kilmer shaking hands at the end of the original movie.

"It’s incredible to look back on the thirty-eight years of Top Gun ," he wrote in a caption. "To the fans who have been with us since the start, there wouldn’t be a Top Gun Day without you."

Cruise's original Top Gun movie was an immediate hit when it hit theaters May 16, 1986. The movie follows his character Pete "Maverick" Mitchell as he attends the U.S. Navy's Fighter Weapons School, better known as Top Gun. The movie costarred Anthony Edwards, Kelly McGillis and Kilmer, 64, as Maverick's chief rival and eventual ally Tom "Iceman" Kazansky."

Top Gun was the highest-grossing film at the domestic box office that year. It won one Academy Award , for Best Original Song, at the 59th Oscars in 1987, among four total nominations.

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Decades later, Cruise regrouped with producer Bruckheimer, 80, to make a sequel, Top Gun: Maverick , which similarly captured audiences' imaginations as the highest-grossing movie of 2022 domestically and made $1.5 billion worldwide. The sequel sees Maverick return to Top Gun to train a new generation of pilots — including characters portrayed by Miles Teller and Glen Powell , among others — for new missions with the Navy.

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Many have speculated about the franchise's future given the smash success of Maverick . The Hollywood Reporter reported in January that a third Top Gun movie was in development . In March, producer Bruckheimer told PEOPLE he is working on putting a new entry together.

" We pitched Tom a story he liked . But he's a very in-demand actor and he's got a lot of movies lined up, so we have to wait and see," he said.

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Drake, Kendrick Lamar and More Score 2024 BET Awards Nominations: See the Complete List

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The 2024 BET Awards will surely be a night to remember.

The network announced the full list of nominees for the event May 16, with Drake and Nicki Minaj leading the pack with seven and six, respectively.

Among the categories, Drake is up for Album of the Year for For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition) , Best Collaboration of the Year ("Rich Baby Daddy" ft. Sexyy Red & Sza ) and Best Male Hip Hop Artist, while he'll face off against Kendrick Lamar , with whom he's been embroiled in a feud recently. ( J. Cole , Future and 21 Savage   are also nominated in the category.)

As for Nicki, she's up to Album of the Year ( Pink Friday 2 ), Video of the Year ("Barbie World") and earned two nominations for Best Collaboration of the Year ("Everybody" ft. Lil Uzi Vert and "Barbie World" ft. Ice Spice and Aqua ).

Coming up Drake and Nicki are J. Cole, Sexyy Red, Sza and Victoria Monét   who each have five nominations, with 21 Savage, Beyoncé , Doja Cat , Megan Thee Stallion , Tyla and Usher all up for four awards.

But nominations go beyond music. The award show also celebrates the sprawling creative excellence of Black stars in television, film and sports. 

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse , The Color Purple and The Little Mermaid are among the films competing for Best Movie, with Colman Domingo , Anthony Mackie , Angela Bassett and Ayo Edebiri among those who earned acting nods. Meanwhile, star athletes Naomi Osaka , Jalen Hurts and LeBron James are nominated in the sports categories. 

As we wait to see who takes home gold at the June 30 event, which airs from Los Angeles at 8 p.m. ET on BET, keep reading to see all the nominees below.

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Album of the Year

11:11 , Chris Brown

A Gift & A Curse , Gunna

American Dream , 21 Savage

Coming Home , Usher

For All The Dogs (Scary Hours Edition) , Drake

Jaguar II  Victoria Monét

Michael Killer Mike

Pink Friday 2 Nicki Minaj

Best Female R&B/Pop Artist

Coco Jones 

Victoria Monét

Best Male R&B/Pop Artist

Brent Faiyaz 

Bryson Tiller 

Chris Brown 

October London 

¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign 

2 Chainz & Lil Wayne 

Blxst & Bino Rideaux 

City Girls 

Maverick City Music 

Best Collaboration

"All My Life Lil Durk" Feat. J. Cole 

"America Has A Problem (Remix)"  Beyoncé Feat. Kendrick Lamar 

"Barbie World" Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua) 

"Bongos" Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion 

"Carnival"  ¥$, Ye, Ty Dolla $Ign Feat. Rich The Kid, Playboi Carti 

"Don't Play With It (Remix)"  Lola Brooke Feat. Latto & Yung Miami 

"Everybody" Nicki Minaj Feat. Lil Uzi Vert 

"Good Good"  Usher, Summer Walker & 21 Savage 

"Rich Baby Daddy"  Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

Best Female Hip Hop Artist

Megan Thee Stallion 

Nicki Minaj 

Best Male Hip Hop Artist

Kendrick Lamar 

Video Of The Year

"Agora Hills" Doja Cat 

"All My Life"  Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole 

"Barbie World"  Nicki Minaj & Ice Spice (With Aqua) 

"Bongos"  Cardi B Feat. Megan Thee Stallion 

"First Person Shooter" Drake Feat. J. Cole 

"On My Mama"  Victoria Monét 

Video Director Of The Year

Benny Boom 

Cole Bennett 

Dave Meyers 

Janelle Monáe & Alan Ferguson 

Tyler, The Creator

Best New Artist

Ayra Starr 

Bossman Dlow 

Dr. Bobby Jones Best Gospel/Inspirational Award

"Award All Of The Glory"  Shirley Caesar 

"All Things"  Kirk Franklin 

"Angel"  Halle Bailey 

"Come Jesus Come"  Cece Winans 

"Do You Believe In Love?"  Erica Campbell 

"God Problems"  Maverick City Music, Naomi Raine & Chandler Moore 

"Me & U"  Tems 

"Try Love"  Kirk Franklin

Viewer's Choice Award

"Agora Hills" Doja Cat

"All My Life" Lil Durk Feat. J. Cole

"Fukumean" Gunna

"Lovin On Me" Jack Harlow

"Made For Me" Muni Long

"On My Mama" Victoria Monét  

"Rich Baby Daddy" Drake Feat. Sexyy Red & Sza

"Sensational" Chris Brown Feat. Davido & Lojay

"Texas Hold 'em" Beyoncé

"Water" Tyla

Best International Act  

Asake (Africa)

Aya Nakamura (France)

Ayra Starr (Africa)

Bk' (Brazil)

Cleo Sol (Uk)

Focalistic (Africa)

Karol Conká (Brazil)

Tiakola (France)

Tyla (Africa)

Viewer's Choice: Best New International Act  

Bellah (Uk)

Cristale (Uk)

Duquesa (Brazil)

Holly G (France)

Jungeli (France)

Makhadzi (Africa)

Oruam (Brazil)

Seyi Vibez (Africa)

Tyler Icu (Africa)

"16 Carriages" Beyoncé 

"Blessings" Nicki Minaj Feat. Tasha Cobbs Leonard 

"Commas" Ayra Starr 

"Fly Girl Flo" Feat. Missy Elliott 

"Hiss" Megan Thee Stallion 

"On My Mama" Victoria Monét 

"Saturn" Sza 

"Yeah Glo!" Glorilla

American Fiction  

Bob Marley: One Love 

Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé 

Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse 

The Book Of Clarence 

The Color Purple 

The Equalizer 3 

The Little Mermaid

Best Actor 

Anthony Mackie 

Colman Domingo 

Damson Idris 

Denzel Washington 

Donald Glover 

Idris Elba 

Jeffrey Wright 

Lakeith Stanfield

Best Actress

Angela Bassett 

Ayo Edebiri 

Danielle Brooks 

Halle Bailey 

Regina King 

Youngstars Award

Akira Akbar 

Blue Ivy Carter 

Demi Singleton 

Heiress Diana Harris 

Jabria Mccullum 

Jalyn Hall 

Leah Jeffries 

Sportswoman Of The Year Award 

A'ja Wilson 

Angel Reese 

Coco Gauff 

Flau'jae Johnson 

Juju Watkins 

Naomi Osaka 

Sha'carri Richardson 

Simone Biles 

Sportsman Of The Year Award

Anthony Edwards 

Gervonta Davis 

Jalen Brunson 

Jalen Hurts 

Kyrie Irving 

Lebron James 

Patrick Mahomes 

Stephen Curry

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‘Squid Game: The Challenge,’ Matthew Macfadyen Among Winners at BAFTA TV Awards 2024

It was a night of surprises at the BAFTA TV Awards , with “The Crown” and “Black Mirror” failing to pick up any awards while “Succession” walked away with only one for Matthew Macfadyen for best supporting actor.

Macfadyen did not attend the awards at London’s Royal Festival Hall, prompting Helena Bonham Carter, who presented the category, to walk off with the iconic gold BAFTA mask with the promise she would get it to Macfadyen.

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“Strictly Come Dancing” won for entertainment, while “Squid Game: The Challenge” won an award for reality. Last year’s Eurovision Song Contest, which took place in the U.K., won for live event coverage, with Hannah Waddingham – one of the hosts last year – accepted the award along with the production team.

Sarah Lancarshire won the leading actress award for her turn in “Happy Valley.” The show also beat out David Beckham teasing his wife Victoria over her “working class” upbringing in his Netflix documentary “Beckham” to take home the award for most memorable moment.

Sunday night’s awards ceremony was hosted by comedian duo Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan. The show airs as live with a two-hour delay at 7 p.m. U.K. time and will be broadcast on BBC One and online via BBC iPlayer. In the U.S. and other territories it will be available on streaming platform BritBox.

Supporting Actress

Elizabeth Debicki, “The Crown” – Left Bank Pictures / Netflix

Harriet Walter, “Succession” – Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions and Hot Seat Productions, HBO / Sky Atlantic

Jasmine Jobson, “Top Boy” – Cowboy Films / Netflix — WINNER

Lesley Manville, “The Crown” – Left Bank Pictures / Netflix

Nico Parker, “The Last of Us” – Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions, Naughty Dog, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, HBO / Sky Atlantic

Siobhan Finneran, “Happy Valley” – Lookout Point, AMC / BBC One

Supporting Actor

Amit Shah, “Happy Valley” – Lookout Point, AMC / BBC One

Éanna Hardwicke, “The Sixth Commandment” – Wild Mercury Productions, True Vision / BBC One

Harris Dickinson, “A Murder at the End of the World” — FX Productions / Disney+

Jack Lowden, “Slow Horses” – See-Saw Films / Apple TV+

Matthew MacFadyen, “Succession” – Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hot Seat Productions, HBO / Sky Atlantic — WINNER

Salim Daw, “The Crown” – Left Bank Pictures / Netflix

Entertainment

“Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas” — Hannah Waddingham, Hamish Hamilton, Katy Mullen, Moira Ross, Raj Kapoor, Nick Todisco – Done + Dusted / Apple TV+

“Later… With Jools Holland” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC Two

“Michael McIntyre’s Big Show” — Christian Fletcher, Dan Baldwin, James Pratt, Lisa Kirk, Sarah Mittell, Simon Staffurth – Hungry McBear / BBC One

“Strictly Come Dancing” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC One — WINNER

Comedy Entertainment

“The Graham Norton Show” — Graham Norton, Graham Stuart, Jon Magnusson, Toby Baker, Catherine Strauss, Pete Snell – So Television / BBC One

“Late Night Lycett” — Production team at Rumpus Media, My Options Were Limited / Channel 4

“Rob & Romesh Vs” — Danielle Lux, Murray Boland, Jack Shillaker, Bill Righton, David Taylor, Graham Proud – CPL Productions / Sky Max — WINNER

“Would I Lie to You?” — Peter Holmes, Rachel Ablett, Jake Graham, Zoe Waterman, Liz Clare, Barbara Wiltshire – Zeppotron / BBC One

“Mobility” — Jack Carroll, Thomas Gregory, Akaash Meeda, David Simpson, Sam Ward – Tiger Aspect Productions / BBC Three — WINNER

“The Skewer: Three Twisted Years” — Production team at Unusual / BBC iPlayer

“Stealing Ukraine’s Children: Inside Russia’s Camps” — Production team at VICE UK / VICE News

“Where It Ends” — Jack Robertson, Fergal Costello, Sam Ward, David Simpson – Tiger Aspect Productions / BBC Three

Specialist Factual

“Chimp Empire” — James Reed, Matt Houghton, Callum Webster, Matt Cole – KEO Films, Underdog Films / Netflix

“The Enfield Poltergeist” — Jerry Rothwell , Al Morrow, Stewart le Maréchal, Nicole Stott, Jonathan Silberberg, Davis Guggenheim – MetFilm, Concordia Studio / Apple TV+

“White Nanny, Black Child” — Andy Mundy-Castle, Natasha Dack Ojumu, Rochelle Newman, Zeb Achonu, Ross Leppard, Rachael McLean-Anderson – Doc Hearts, TigerLily Productions, BFI / Channel 5 — WINNER

Factual Series

“Dublin Narcos” — Benedict Sanderson, Claire McFall, Sacha Baveystock, Edmund Coulthard, Megan Taylor, Laura Dunne – Blast! Films / Sky Documentaries

“Evacuation” — Production team at Wonderhood Studios / Channel 4

“Lockerbie” — Nancy Strang, John Dower, Claire McFall, Barnaby Fry, Dejan Cancar, Charlie Hawryliw – Mindhouse Productions / Sky Documentaries — WINNER

“Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland” — Production team at KEO Films, Walk On Air Films / BBC Two

“Banged Up” — Production team at Shine TV / Channel 4

“Married at First Sight U.K.” — Danielle Lux , Murray Boland, Rachel Viner, Susy Price, James Kayler, Dermot Caulfield – CPL Productions / E4

“My Mum, Your Dad” — Production team at Lifted Entertainment / ITV1

“Squid Game: The Challenge” — Stephen Lambert, Tim Harcourt, John Hay, Nicola Brown, Toni Ireland, Stephen Yemoh – Studio Lambert / Netflix — WINNER

Live Event Coverage

“The Coronation Concert” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC One

“Eurovision Song Contest 2023” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC One — WINNER

“Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC One

Sports Coverage

“Cheltenham Festival Day One” — Richard Willoughby, Paul McNamara, Mark Demuth, Bridget Toomey, Rob Oldham, Dionne Robinson-Smith, Andrew Hill – ITV Sport / ITV1 — WINNER

“MOTD Live: FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023” — Production team at IMG / BBC One

“Wimbledon 2023 Men’s Final” — Production team at BBC Sport, Wimbledon Broadcast Services / BBC One

Male Performance in a Comedy

Adjani Salmon, “Dreaming Whilst Black” – Big Deal Films, A24 / BBC Three

David Tennant, “Good Omens” – BBC Studios, Narrativia, The Blank Corporation / Prime Video

Hammed Animashaun, “Black Ops” – BBC Studios, Mondo Deluxe Productions / BBC One

Jamie Demetriou, “A Whole Lifetime With Jamie Demetriou” – Guilty Party Pictures / Netflix

Joseph Gilgun, “Brassic” – Calamity Films / Sky Max

Mawaan Rizwan, “Juice” – Various Artists Limited / BBC Three — WINNER

Female Performance in a Comedy

Bridget Christie, “The Change” – Expectation / Channel 4

Gbemisola Ikumelo, “Black Ops” – BBC Studios, Mondo Deluxe Productions / BBC One — WINNER

Máiréad Tyers, “Extraordinary” – Sid Gentle Films / Disney+

Roisin Gallagher, “The Lovers” – Drama Republic / Sky Atlantic

Sofia Oxenham, “Extraordinary” – Sid Gentle Films / Disney+

Taj Atwal, “Hullraisers” – Fable Pictures / Channel 4

Limited Drama

“Best Interests” — Production team at AC Chapter One / BBC One

“The Long Shadow” — George Kay, Lewis Arnold, Matt Sandford, Sarah Lewis, Sacha Szwarc, Willow Grylls – New Pictures / ITV1

“The Sixth Commandment” — Derek Wax, Brian Woods, Sarah Phelps, Saul Dibb, Frances du Pille – Wild Mercury Productions, True Vision / BBC One — WINNER

Current Affairs

“Inside Russia: Traitors and Heroes (Storyville) — Paul Mitchell, Anastasia Popova, Mikhail Kozyrev, Daria Olevskaya, Monica Garnsey, Emma Hindley – BBC News World Service, Ronachan Films / BBC Four

“Putin vs. The West” — Norma Percy, Tim Stirzaker, Lucy Hetherington, Lotte Murphy-Johnson, Max Stern – Brook Lapping / BBC Two

“Russell Brand: In Plain Sight (Dispatches)” — Production team at Hardcash Productions / Channel 4

“The Shamima Begum Story (This World)” — Joshua Baker, Sara Obeidat, Sasha Joelle Achilli, Sarah Waldron, Simon McMahon, Mustafa Al-Ali – BBC Current Affairs / BBC Two — WINNER

News Coverage

Channel 4 News: “Inside Gaza: Israel and Hamas at War” — Esme Wren, Federico Escher, Helene Cacace, Matt Frei, Secunder Kermani, Millicent Teasdale – ITN / Channel 4 — WINNER

Sky News: “Inside Myanmar — The Hidden War” — Production team at Sky News

Sky News: “Israel-Hamas War” — Production team at Sky News

International

“The Bear” — Christopher Storer, Joanna Calo, Josh Senior, Matty Matheson, Tyson Bidner – FX Productions / Disney+

“Beef” — Lee Sung Jin, Steven Yeun , Ali Wong, Jake Schreier, Ravi Nandan, Alli Reich – A24 / Netflix

“Class Act” — Bruno Nahon, Tristan Séguela, Olivier Demangel, Laurent Lafitte – de Passe Entertainment / Netflix — WINNER

“The Last of Us” — Production team at Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions, Naughty Dog, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, HBO / Sky Atlantic

“Love & Death” — Production team at Lionsgate, David E. Kelley Productions, Blossom Films, Texas Monthly / ITVX

“Succession” — Production team at Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hot Seat Productions, HBO / Sky Atlantic

“Loose Women and Men” — Production team at ITV Studios Daytime / ITV1

“Lorraine” — Production team at ITV Studios Daytime / ITV1

“Make It at Market” — Martin Connery, Aman Mistry, Iain Robson, Kim Merrick, Lauren Elliott, Andrew Snowball – Flabbergast TV / BBC One

“Scam Interceptors” — Production team at BBC Studios Documentary Unit / BBC One — WINNER

“Casualty” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC One — WINNER

“Eastenders” — Production team at BBC Studios / BBC One

“Emmerdale” — Production team at ITV Studios / ITV1

Factual Entertainment

“Celebrity Race Across the World” — Production team at Studio Lambert / BBC One — WINNER

“The Dog House” — Production team at Five Mile Films / Channel 4

“Portrait Artist of the Year” — Production team at Storyvault Films / Sky Arts

P&O Cruises Memorable Moment Award (voted for by the public)

“Beckham”: David teases Victoria about her ‘working class’ upbringing – Studio99, Ventureland / Netflix

“Doctor Who”: Ncuti Gatwa being revealed as the 15th Doctor – Bad Wolf, BBC Studios Productions / BBC One

“Happy Valley”: Catherine Cawood and Tommy Lee Royce’s final kitchen showdown – Lookout Point, AMC / BBC One — WINNER

“The Last of Us”: Bill and Frank’s Story – Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions, Naughty Dog, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, HBO / Sky Atlantic

“The Piano”: 13-year-old Lucy stuns commuters with jaw dropping piano performance – Love Productions / Channel 4

“Succession”: Logan Roy’s death – Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hot Seat Productions, HBO / Sky Atlantic

Single Documentary

“David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived” — Dan Hartley, Kevin Konak, Simon Chinn, Jonathan Chinn, Vanessa Davies, Amy Stares – Lightbox / Sky Documentaries

“Ellie Simmonds: Finding My Secret Family” — Jasleen Sethi, David Thompson, Colleen Flynn, Kathryn Jein, Nick Underhill – Flicker Productions / ITV1 — WINNER

“Hatton” — Daniel Dewsbury, Paul Yoshida, Sam Bergson, Ian Davies, John McKenna – Noah Media Group, Sky Studios / Sky Crime

“Vjeran Tomic: The Spider-Man of Paris” — Jamie Roberts, Dan Reed – Amos Pictures / Netflix

Drama Series

“The Gold” — Production team at Tannadice Pictures / BBC One

“Happy Valley” — Sally Wainwright, Sarah Lancashire, Jessica Taylor, Faith Penhale, Will Johnston, Fergus O’Brien – Lookout Point, AMC / BBC One

“Slow Horses” — Saul Metzstein, Will Smith, Jane Robertson, Jamie Laurenson, Hakan Kousetta, Iain Canning – See-Saw Films / Apple TV+

“Top Boy” — Production team at Cowboy Films / Netflix — WINNER

Scripted Comedy

“Big Boys” — Jack Rooke, Jim Archer, Bertie Peek, Ash Atalla, Alex Smith – Roughcut TV / Channel 4

“Dreaming Whilst Black” — Thomas Stogdon, Dhanny Joshi, Adjani Salmon, Ali Hughes, Nicola Gregory, Yemi Oyefuwa – Big Deal Films, A24 / BBC Three

“Extraordinary” — Sally Woodward Gentle, Lee Morris, Charlie Palmer, Emma Moran, Abíólá Rufai-Awójídé, Sam Leifer – Sid Gentle Film / Disney+

“Such Brave Girls” — Kat Sadler, Simon Bird, Catherine Gosling Fuller, Jack Bayles, Phil Clarke – Various Artists Limited / BBC Three — WINNER

Entertainment Performance

Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, “I’m a Celebrity… Get Me Out of Here!” — Lifted Entertainment / ITV1

Big Zuu, “Big Zuu’s Big Eats” – Boom, Big Productions / Dave

Graham Norton, “The Graham Norton Show” – So Television / BBC One

Hannah Waddingham, “Eurovision Song Contest 2023” – BBC Studios / BBC One

Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan, “Rob & Romesh Vs” – CPL Productions / Sky Max

Leading Actor

Brian Cox, “Succession” – Project Zeus, Hyberobject Industries, Gary Sanchez Productions, Hot Seat Productions, HBO / Sky Atlantic

Dominic West, “The Crown” – Left Bank Pictures / Netflix

Kane Robinson, “Top Boy” – Cowboy Films / Netflix

Paapa Essiedu, “The Lazarus Project” – Urban Myth Films / Sky Max

Steve Coogan, “The Reckoning” – ITV Studios / BBC One

Timothy Spall, “The Sixth Commandment” – Wild Mercury Productions, True Vision / BBC One — WINNER

Leading Actress

Anjana Vasan, “Demon 79” (“Black Mirror”) – Broke & Bones / Netflix

Anne Reid, “The Sixth Commandment” – Wild Mercury Productions, True Vision / BBC One

Bella Ramsey, “The Last of Us” – Sony Pictures Television Studios, PlayStation Productions,, Naughty Dog, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, HBO / Sky Atlantic

Helena Bonham Carter, “Nolly” – Quay Street Productions / ITVX

Sarah Lancashire, “Happy Valley” – Lookout Point, AMC / BBC One — WINNER

Sharon Horgan, “Best Interests” – AC Chapter One / BBC One

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3. The Outsiders

4. Losin' It

5. Risky Business

6. All the Right Moves

8. The Color of Money

9. Cocktail

10. Rain Man

11. Born on the Fourth of July

12. Days of Thunder

13. Far and Away

14. A Few Good Men

15. The Firm

16. Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles

17. Mission: Impossible

18. Jerry Maguire

19. Eyes Wide Shut

20. Magnolia

21. Mission: Impossible II

22. Vanilla Sky

23. Minority Report

24. The Last Samurai

25. Collateral

26. War of the Worlds

27. Mission: Impossible III

28. Lions for Lambs

29. Tropic Thunder

30. Valkyrie

31. Knight and Day

32. Mission: Impossible - Ghost Protocol

33. Rock of Ages

34. Jack Reacher

35. Oblivion

36. Edge of Tomorrow

37. Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation

38. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

39. The Mummy

40. American Made

41. Mission: Impossible - Fallout

42. Top Gun: Maverick

43. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One

44. Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two

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