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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

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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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Tom Cruise’s 16 Best Performances: From ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ to ‘Magnolia’

By Clayton Davis

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With six decades around the sun, Tom Cruise still feels the need for speed and has crafted himself into one of the most successful and undeniably talented movie stars of his generation.

Variety is ranking his 15 best film performances to celebrate the actor’s 60th birthday.

With a breakthrough that started in the coming-of-age film “Risky Business” (1983), the Syracuse, N.Y.-born actor became a darling of Hollywood and consumer audiences around the world. As Joseph Kosinski’s “Top Gun: Maverick” still goes strong, making more than half a billion dollars domestically, Cruise has continued to etch himself into the cultural zeitgeist, crossing multiple generations.

Also a producer, Cruise has continued to elevate the entertainment medium with the “Mission: Impossible” franchise, which began in 1995. With five very successful sequels and two more on the way, he continues to push the boundaries for himself as a fearless stuntman and an advocate for the silver screen.

A career that only the most daring actors and creatives can dream of, Cruise has worked alongside two best actor winners — Paul Newman (“The Color of Money”) and Dustin Hoffman (“Rain Man”) — and has earned himself three Oscar nominations in “Born on the Fourth of July” (1989), “Jerry Maguire” (1996) and “Magnolia” (1999). But it hasn’t been about the accolades for Cruise. In May 2021, he returned his three Golden Globe Awards after the expose on the Hollywood Foreign Press Association’s lack of diversity, specifically no Black members.

Cruise’s films have grossed over $10 billion dollars worldwide and there are no signs of slowing down. Will he ever win a coveted Oscar? That remains to be seen, but the narrative is there if the Academy rewards an upcoming project.

Read Variety’s list of Tom Cruise’s best performances below:

Honorable mentions : “Far and Away” (1992); “The Last Samurai” (2003); “Rock of Ages” (2012)

Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

Role: Major William Cage

Director: Doug Liman Writers: Christopher McQuarrie, Jez Butterworth, John-Henry Butterworth Distributor: Warner Bros.

The scene that proves it: Getting the device from Brigham

Kicking ass, taking names, then rinse and repeat. A military major goes through a “Groundhog Day” loop but it’s Cruise that ensures it’s not a gimmick, slithering into each scene with charm, raw magnetism and wonderful chemistry with an awards-worthy Emily Blunt. The science-fiction drama has been all too undervalued. Doug Liman’s thriller shows more than special effects and explosions. It also presents capable and talented stars at the helm, which makes all the difference.

Risky Business (1983)

Role: Joel Goodson

Director: Paul Brickman Writer: Paul Brickman Distributor: Warner Bros.

The scene that proves it: Dancing to “Old Time Rock & Roll”

All it took was a button-down shirt, briefs and a Bob Seger track to make Tom Cruise one of the defining movie stars of his generation. In Paul Brickman’s directorial debut, Cruise’s turn in the teen comedy was as culturally massive as it was monetarily successful. With lots of praise also going to his co-star Rebecca DeMornay, this is just as enjoyable as any film that ranks in the listing.

Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

Role : Lieutenant Pete “Maverick” Mitchell

Director : Joseph Kosinski

Writers : Peter Craig, Justin Marks, Ehren Kruger, Eric Warren Singer, Christopher McQuarrie (based on characters created by Jim Cash and Jack Epps Jr.)

Distributor : Paramount Pictures

The scene that proves it : “Maverick’s Test Run”

Cruise’s 80s high-flying sequel feels like it saved the movies. His return to “Maverick,” his beloved character has showmanship, charisma and the ability to shoot down planes with the enemy’s plane. Having great chemistry with his co-stars, particularly Miles Teller and Jennifer Connelly, Cruise is only getting better as he gets older.

Interview with the Vampire: The Vampire Chronicles (1994)

Role: Lestat de Lioncourt

Director: Neil Jordan Writer: Anne Rice (based on “Interview with the Vampire” by Anne Rice) Distributor: Warner Bros.

The scene that proves it: “Claudia, you’ve been a very, naughty little girl.”

As the sinister and entrancing Lestat, Cruise hypnotized the audience with his soft-spoken flirtations with the living while persuading them to join the undead. Alongside memorable turns from Brad Pitt and a young Kirsten Dunst, Neil Jordan’s horror adaptation of the Anne Rice novel is still a popular selection.

The Firm (1993)

Role: Mitch McDeere

Director: Sydney Pollack Writers: David Rabe, Robert Towne, David Rayfiel (based on “The Firm” by John Grisham) Distributor: Paramount Pictures

The scene that proves it: “Did you ever think I would make a six-figure salary?”

Sydney Pollack’s invigorating legal thriller boasts an all-star cast and a dynamic Cruise as lawyer Mitch McDeere. While also featuring my personal favorite Tom Cruise signature run as he chases down his movie wife Jeanne Tripplehorn, the adaptation of the John Grisham novel was a box office success and even pulled in an acting nom for his co-star Holly Hunter.

Mission: Impossible (1995)

Role: Ethan Hunt

Director: Brian De Palma Writers: David Koepp, Robert Towne, Steven Zaillian (based on “Mission: Impossible” by Bruce Geller) Distributor: Paramount Pictures

The scene that proves it: “You’ve never seen me upset.”

The spy thriller from Brian De Palma still holds up almost 30 years later. Likewise, the action franchise that’s still going (with two more films on the way) keeps on delivering, thanks to Tom Cruise.

The cinematic remake of the classic television series has spawned multiple territories, generating massive revenue and showing Cruise’s defining action star beats, jaw-dropping stunts and magical smiles that have a way with the ladies as Ethan Hunt.

Keep dropping from those ceilings, Tom.

Rain Man (1988)

Role: Charlie Babbitt

Director: Barry Levinson Writers: Barry Morrow, Ronald Bass Distributor: MGM/UA

The scene that proves it: “You’re the Rain Man?”

The best picture winner of his arsenal, alongside an Oscar-winning turn from Dustin Hoffman, the film stands as one that hindsight has allowed us to rediscover as one of the bright spots of his filmography. If only Oscar were willing to recognize two leading actors as they did earlier that decade with “Amadeus.” Cruise would have made a fine addition.

Collateral (2004)

Role: Vincent

Director: Michael Mann Writer: Stuart Beattie Distributor: DreamWorks Pictures

The scene that proves it: Searching in the club.

At best a co-lead to Jamie Foxx (who was nominated for best supporting actor in one of the most recent cases of category fraud), Cruise’s silver fox Vincent in Michael Mann’s thriller is an underrated delivery. He sends chills down the spine, moving like a shark through a club and listening to his prey with a mischievous grin. He keeps us at the edge of our seats, before finally allowing us to exhale by the end of the credits.

Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

Role: Bill Harford

Director: Stanley Kubrick Writers: Stanley Kubrick, Frederic Raphael (based on “Traumnovelle” by Arthur Schnitzler) Distributor: Warner Bros.

The scene that proves it: Listening to the story about Cape Cod.

Under the thumb of Stanley Kubrick and his final outing with his then-wife, Nicole Kidman, Cruise dives into the erotic drama that feels among the actor’s bravest character outings. Marking the last directorial outing of Kubrick, you can feel the ripple of his legacy hanging on the words of each of Cruise and Kidman’s interactions or in the defined stare as one pours their heart out to another.

Top Gun (1986)

Director : Tony Scott

Writers : Jim Cash, Jack Epps Jr. (based on “Top Guns” by Ehud Yonay

The scene that proves it : Tossing Goose’s dog tags.

Cruise feels the need… the need for speed in Tony Scott’s pulse-pounding action flick — a cemented classic in the 1980s. His undeniable charisma led to the following post-release and now has the global cinematic world taking in its sequel “Maverick” to more than half a billion dollars. There’s always been something about Maverick tossing Goose’s (Anthony Edwards) dog tags overboard following his death that always struck a chord.

Tropic Thunder (2008)

Role: Les Grossman

Director: Ben Stiller Writers: Justin Theroux, Ben Stiller, Etan Cohen Distributor: Paramount Pictures / DreamWorks Pictures

The scene that proves it: “G5”

It’s a transformation of epic proportions in Ben Stiller’s classic comedy. While Robert Downey Jr. received the lion’s share of praise, earning an Oscar nom for supporting actor, Cruise could only muster a Golden Globe nom for his turn as Hollywood producer Les Grossman. Screaming one-liners and a dance finale that still makes the world chuckle, it stands as his single best comedic outing.

Jerry Maguire (1996)

Role: Jerry Maguire

Director: Cameron Crowe Writer: Cameron Crowe Distributor: Sony Pictures

The scene that proves it: “You complete me.”

Writer and director Cameron Crowe pulled a movie star performance out of Tom Cruise for his sports agent dramedy. As the titular character, he lights up the screen with his Oscar-winning co-star Cuba Gooding Jr. and the Oscar-snubbed Renée Zellweger in a finale that had people quoting it for decades. And let’s not forget “Show me the money” and its stapled place in movie history.

A Few Good Men (1992)

Role: Lieutenant Daniel Kaffee

Director: Rob Reiner Writer: Aaron Sorkin (based on “A Few Good Men” by Aaron Sorkin) Distributor: Columbia Pictures

The scene that proves it: “I want the truth…”

Cruise is entitled to answers in Rob Reiner’s courtroom drama, maneuvering prominent personalities and moments alongside Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore and Kevin Pollack. Although nominated for best picture, Cruise’s work was passed over in lead actor. His defender of marines standing trial, under the words of Aaron Sorkin and one of his finest writing efforts, Cruise soars to new heights.

Minority Report (2002)

Role: John Anderton

Director: Steven Spielberg Writers: Scott Frank, Jon Cohen (based on “The Minority Report” by Philip K. Dick) Distributor: 20th Century Fox (now 20th Century Studios)

The scene that proves it: Listening to Abigail about Sean’s life.

It’s a quiet and commanding standout in Cruise’s filmography when looking back on Cruise’s work in Steven Spielberg’s futuristic drama. However, as John Anderton, a police officer trying to clear his name for a murder he has yet to commit, it’s Cruise’s precise choice of listening to Abigail (played by a magnificent Samantha Morton) that breaks the heart in two.

Born on the Fourth of July (1989)

Role: Ron Kovic

Director: Oliver Stone Writers: Oliver Stone, Ron Kovic (based on “Born on the Fourth of July” by Kovic) Distributor: Universal Pictures

The scene that proves it: “I love America.”

Oscar-winning director Oliver Stone introduced what Cruise could achieve beyond sliding floors and jet planes. His Vietnam veteran spans years, with each chapter feeling authentic and layered. The film was nominated for best picture and earned Cruise his first Oscar nom for best actor.

Magnolia (1999)

Role: Frank T.J. Mackey

Director: Paul Thomas Anderson Writer: Paul Thomas Anderson Distributor: New Line Cinema

The scene that proves it: “I hate you.”

Pouring in every ounce of himself, Cruise’s Oscar-nominated performance is (currently) the last time he’s been recognized by the Academy, and it stands as his finest hour in Paul Thomas Anderson’s mosaic drama. Full of life, energy and heartache, he invites the viewer on the journey, fearless in his interpretation and perfect in his execution.

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Highest Rated: 97% Mission: Impossible - Fallout (2018)

Lowest Rated: 9% Cocktail (1988)

Birthday: Jul 3, 1962

Birthplace: Syracuse, New York, USA

Tom Cruise rose quickly to become one of the best-known American actors in the world. Born in Syracuse, New York, he moved around throughout his childhood, including a period in Canada. After graduating from high school in New Jersey, he moved first to New York and then to Los Angeles to pursue acting. He made his film debut in the Brooke Shields vehicle "Endless Love" (1981). His next role as an aggressive military cadet opposite Timothy Hutton and Sean Penn in "Taps" (1981) caught people's attention. He joined another group of young stars, including Patrick Swayze and Rob Lowe, in Francis Ford Coppola's adaptation of the S.E. Hinton novel "The Outsiders" (1983). His starring role as schoolboy-turned-pimp Joel in "Risky Business" broke him as one of Hollywood's newest celebrities. The long shoot schedule of Ridley Scott's fantasy epic "Legend" (1985) briefly took him out of the public eye, but he bounced back with one of the iconic roles of the 1980s. Playing Navy fighter pilot Maverick in Tony Scott's "Top Gun" (1986) turned Cruise into a superstar. He began branching into roles with more heft at the same time when he joined Paul Newman for "The Color of Money" (1986). He continued in that vein during the next several years, working with high profile directors and co-stars in prestige projects. He partnered with Dustin Hoffman for "Rain Man" (1988), Oliver Stone for "Born on the Fourth of July" (1989), and Jack Nicholson for "A Few Good Men" (1993), the first two of which were Oscar-winners for Best Picture. The actor picked up his first Academy Award nomination for "Born on the Fourth of July." While it didn't garner the same level of critical acclaim, his role as Anne Rice's vampire Lestat opposite a young Brad Pitt in "Interview with a Vampire" (1994) became as well-remembered as any of the actor's roles. His 11-year marriage to Nicole Kidman saw the couple partner on three films including Ron Howard's "Far and Away" (1992) and Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut" (1999). By the '90s, he had his pick of roles and began mixing in big-budget populist fare like "Mission: Impossible" (1996), based on the '60s television show of the same name. His role as secret agent Ethan Hunt proved popular enough for a series of sequels that would extend for more than two decades. Cruise also notched a second Oscar nomination for his role as a sports agent gaining a conscious in Cameron Crowe's "Jerry Maguire" (1996). He worked with another rising filmmaker when he played motivational speaker Frank Mackey in Paul Thomas Anderson's "Magnolia" (1999), a role that earned him another Academy Award nomination. After the turn of the century, Cruise bounced between effects-heavy fare like "Minority Report" (2002) and "War of the Worlds" (2005) to dramas such as "Lions for Lambs" (2007) with Robert Redford and Meryl Streep. He also proved himself willing to puncture his own inflated image, with comedic cameos in "Austin Powers in Goldmember" (2002) and "Tropic Thunder" (2008), and his musical turn in "Rock of Ages" (2012). He similarly adopted a self-effacing posture when fans began noticing that there was a scene of the actor running in nearly all his films. Over the years, he found himself a magnet for the tabloids thanks to his close ties to the Church of Scientology and his celebrity marriages to Kidman and Katie Holmes. Cruise added another action franchise to his resume when he jumped into the role of Lee Child's literary tough guy "Jack Reacher" (2012). He would reprise the role in "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" (2016). After starring in the big-budget reboot of "The Mummy" (2017) and the drama "American Made" (2017), he returned to the role that once cemented his superstar status. More than 20 years after the original, Cruise climbed back into the cockpit to revive Maverick for a sequel to his 1986 hit "Top Gun: Maverick" (2020).

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Tom Cruise's Best 80s Movie Roles, Ranked

Tom Cruise's career in the 1980s was nothing short of spectacular. He starred in 12 feature films during the decade, showcasing his dynamic range and ability to play various characters. His early career began with small parts in Endless Love (1981) and Taps (1981) before landing his breakout role in The Outsiders (1983) as part of the ensemble cast. He continued to gain momentum with his roles in All the Right Moves (1983) and Risky Business (1983). Cruise's portrayal of Maverick in Top Gun (1986) truly earned his status as a leading man. 

Cruise's versatility, dedication, and talent were displayed in the 1980s, and he quickly established himself as one of Hollywood's most prominent and sought-after actors. Cruise's films have earned over $4 billion in North America alone, so it's not surprising he's considered not only one of the best actors of the '80s but also one of the greatest actors of all time.

Below is a list of all 12 Tom Cruise movies from the '80s, ranked best to worst. Which do you think are the most iconic?

In Top Gun, Tom Cruise plays Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. In this breakout role, Cruise is a young and reckless pilot who competes to become the best at the Top Gun naval flying school and falls in love with his instructor.

Tom Cruise stars in Rain Man as Charlie Babbitt, a selfish yuppie who discovers that his estranged brother Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) has autism and inherits a large sum of money and learns to connect with him.

Born on the Fourth of July

Born on the Fourth of July stars Tom Cruise as Ron Kovic, in a leading role as a Vietnam War veteran who becomes an anti-war activist after being paralyzed in combat and struggles with PTSD and identity.

Risky Business

As Joel Goodsen in Risky Business, Tom Cruise plays the leading role of a high school student who starts a prostitution business to pay for damages he caused while throwing a party and gets caught up in a wild adventure.

The Color of Money

The Color of Money features Tom Cruise as Vincent Lauria, a leading role as a young pool shark who becomes a protege of legendary pool player "Fast" Eddie Felson (Paul Newman).

Taps features Tom Cruise as David Shawn, in a prominent role as a cadet who leads a group of military academy students to take over the school when it is scheduled to be closed and faces the moral dilemmas of rebellion.

The Outsiders

In The Outsiders, Tom Cruise plays Steve Randle, a member of a gang of "greasers" growing up in Oklahoma during the 1960s and facing the harsh realities of poverty and violence.

All the Right Moves

All the Right Moves features Tom Cruise as Stefen Djordjevic, a high school football player who clashes with his coach while trying to win a scholarship and navigate the pressure and expectations of small-town life.

Cocktail stars Tom Cruise as Brian Flanagan, a young man who becomes a bartender and learns the secrets of the trade while pursuing a woman and finding success but also losing sight of what's truly important.

Legend stars Tom Cruise as Jack, a simple forest dweller who must rescue a kidnapped princess from the Lord of Darkness and battle mythical creatures in a fantastical world.

Losin' It

Losin' It features Tom Cruise as Woody, a high school student who travels to Tijuana with friends for a wild spring break and gets into trouble with a local gang.

Endless Love

Endless Love was Tom Cruise's first movie appearance. He's credited with a single scene, playing a shirtless teenager playing soccer. 

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As the face of two of Hollywood's biggest franchises, Tom Cruise is one of the most prolific action movie stars in cinematic history. Cruise's recently released Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One became the highest-rated movie of the celebrated franchise which surprisingly seems to get better with each new film. Cruise has starred in 44 feature films to date since his career began with 1981's Endless Love . The upcoming Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two will be the eighth film of Cruise's longest-standing franchise and will mark his 45th performance in a feature film.

Cruise has been in dozens of iconic movies from The Color of Money and Rain Man to A Few Good Men and Jerry Maguire but has surprisingly not won an Academy Award despite four nominations. Cruise even starred in Stanley Kubrick's final film Eyes Wide Shut and Paul Thomas Anderson's cult classic Magnolia . Cruise has proven throughout his more than 50-year career that he is much more than an action franchise hero and was even credited by Steven Spielberg as the savior of Hollywood in 2022. At 61, the death-defying Cruise shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. Here are his best action movies ranked from worst to best.

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14 The Mummy (2017)

The Mummy was bogged down by an uninspired screenplay and hollow action sequences generated by sloppy CGI, ultimately disappointing fans and critics alike. Not even Cruise's trademark charisma could bring The Mummy to life, which had meant to be the first installment of another major action franchise for Cruise. The 2017 version of The Mummy feigned in comparison to the over-the-top but enjoyable Branden Fraser movies and a rebooted franchise never found its footing.

13 Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

The sequel to Christopher McQuarrie's 2012 Jack Reacher was under new direction with Cruise still in the leading titular role. Never Go Back technically makes the Jack Reacher movies collectively Cruise's third active franchise (fourth if you consider the potential of an Edge of Tomorrow 2 ). The Jack Reacher sequel is a solid action thriller that is arguably lacking in originality of character and plot, but fans of Cruise will find the film's flaws easy to overlook.

12 Knight And Day (2010)

Knight and Day combines elements of action, comedy, and romance and is held up by the onscreen chemistry of Cruise and costar Cameron Diaz. With a surprisingly stacked cast including Peter Sarsgaard, Viola Davis, Gal Gadot, and Paul Dano, the potential for this film is seemingly sky-high but ultimately results in an inflated and lukewarm movie. Despite its stylish aesthetic, Knight and Day is ultimately a little too brainless and surface-level to elicit a positive response.

11 Days of Thunder (1990)

Days of Thunder stars Cruise as a NASCAR racer in an apparent attempt to bring his Top Gun energy into a new playing field under director Tony Scott. Paired with Hollywood heavy hitters Robert Duvall, Nicole Kidman, and John C. Reilly, Cruise is given all the fuel he needs to make another great protagonist worth rooting for. Despite suffering from a factory-setting screenplay, Cruise and Co. deliver high-octane energy that offers plenty of fast-paced thrills.

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10 Jack Reacher (2012)

The original Jack Reacher featured the directorial efforts of Christopher McQuarrie before he and Cruise paired up for the latter installments of the Mission: Impossible franchise. Jack Reacher is thoughtfully constructed and paced in what in many ways feels like a trial run of Rogue Nation and Fallout . Fans of the recent Mission: Impossible movies will likely find merit in the mystery action thriller.

9 Oblivion (2013)

What Oblivion lacks in identity, it makes up for in gorgeous cinematography and cinematic atmosphere. Backed by a cerebral dreamlike score by M83, Oblivion struggles to present itself fully, weaving in between moments of sci-fi action tropes and beautifully poetic visual storytelling. The stunning aesthetic alone makes Oblivion a fan-favorite for some who are drawn to the fantasy elements of the dystopic world.

8 The Last Samurai (2003)

The Last Samurai is one of Cruise's better action films in the truest sense, full of intensity in both emotion and adventure. The Last Samurai possesses a full-bodied approach that ultimately becomes an epic by veteran action-war director Edward Zwick. Zwick directed large-scale war films such as Glory , Legends of the Fall , and Courage Under Fire before The Last Samurai , one of Cruise's more serious drama films.

7 American Made (2017)

American Made feels like Cruise's contribution to a post- The Wolf of Wall Street Hollywood, placing it in a similar category as War Dogs and Billionaire Boys Club . Even with American Made claiming to be based on a true story, Cruise is able to make it a fun and slick action movie that is full of original twists and the actor's signature charm. American Made has a similar lightheartedness to Edge of Tomorrow , which Doug Liman also directed.

6 Top Gun (1986)

What more can be said about Top Gun that already hasn't been? It's perhaps the most famous Tom Cruise film ever made despite its handful of flaws and stereotypes. The movie is full of legendary moments and one-liners, cementing itself as one of the most quintessential American movies of all time. It's a relatively plotless movie that somehow works on many levels that are difficult to explain other than it's just extremely immersive and fun.

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5 War of the Worlds (2005)

War of the Worlds is one of Spielberg's best sci-fi action movies and one of his more gritty and bleak films. Both he and Cruise fully commit to the scale of the original story written by H. G. Wells which doesn't allow much room for their usual bag of tricks, making it an intensely compelling and at times terrifying film. Cruise is reduced to playing a helpless person rather than his typical action star, twisting the genre on its head and ironically producing one of Cruise's better action movies.

4 Minority Report (2002)

Minority Report was the first movie that Spielberg directed Cruise in, bringing the action star into a fictional future for the first time onscreen. Minority Report brings Cruise to new heights on several levels and largely acts as an evolution in his career into becoming a bonafide action star. Spielberg's direction legitimized Cruise as a dramatic actor with a complexity outside of his typical stuntwork and mannerisms, making it a classic in his filmography.

3 Collateral (2004)

Collateral is a sharp and mysterious action thriller that is built upon its great dialogue and the onscreen dynamic between Cruise and co-star Jamie Foxx. The Michael Mann-directed film is seeped in neo-noir influences and is masterfully paced, making Collateral an easy film to revisit for a guaranteed thrill. Cruise atypically plays a villain in the film, giving Collateral another reason why it's one of the actor's best in the genre.

2 Edge of Tomorrow (2014)

After one of the most confusing marketing campaigns in recent memory that made many believe the film's title was "Live. Die. Repeat.", Edge of Tomorrow emerged as one of the most original and enjoyable Tom Cruise action films. The Groundhog Day scenario is given a compelling update in this easily consumable sci-fi movie that was an unlikely action-mystery film disguised as a major blockbuster.

1 Top Gun: Maverick (2022)

After the enormous impact of Top Gun: Maverick at the 2022 box office, there's little question that it is Cruise's best action movie ever. While some of the latter installments of the Mission: Impossible franchise are certainly on par with the scope and scale of Maverick , the Top Gun sequel not only outperformed the original by a long shot, but it was also a better movie in just about every way. Top Gun: Maverick could have been a total letdown but ultimately delivered exactly at the right time, making it Tom Cruise's best action film.

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After his breakthrough with leading roles in ‘Risky Business’ and ‘ Top Gun ‘ in the 1980s, Thomas “Tom” Cruise Mapother IV started bagging pivotal roles in several dramas, including ‘ Born on the Fourth of July ,’ for which he even won a Golden Globe Award and got nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actor. In the 1990s, he rose to newer heights of stardom by featuring in various commercially successful films, such as ‘ A Few Good Men ,’ ‘ Interview with the Vampire ,’ ‘The Firm,’ and ‘ Jerry Maguire .’

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