The Best Tom Cruise Movies

Tom Cruise has appeared in many popular and well-regarded movies throughout his career and he’s known as one of the most reliable stars when it comes to generating box office hits. Some of his best-known and most highly-rated movies include:

• Top Gun (1986) – This action-packed military drama follows the story of a young fighter pilot named Maverick (played by Cruise) as he competes to become the best in his class.
• Mission: Impossible (1996) – In this action-thriller, Cruise plays the role of Ethan Hunt, a secret agent who must uncover the truth behind a sinister conspiracy.
• Jerry Maguire (1996) – In this romantic comedy-drama, Cruise plays the role of Jerry Maguire, a sports agent who must navigate the cutthroat world of professional sports.
• A Few Good Men (1992) – This legal drama tells the story of a young lawyer (played by Cruise) who must defend two Marines accused of murder.
• Rain Man (1988) – This drama follows the story of two estranged brothers (played by Cruise and Dustin Hoffman) who must come to terms with their past and their relationship.

Overall, Tom Cruise has had a very successful and varied career, and he has starred in many popular and well-regarded movies. These are just a few examples of some of his best-known and highly-rated films.

About Tom Cruise

Tom Cruise (born Thomas Cruise Mapother IV) is an American actor and producer. He was born on July 3, 1962, in Syracuse, New York.

Cruise began acting in the early 1980s, and his breakout role came in the 1983 film Risky Business. He then starred in several successful films, including Top Gun (1986), A Few Good Men (1992), and Jerry Maguire (1996).

In 1996, Cruise played the role of secret agent Ethan Hunt in the action-thriller Mission: Impossible, which spawned several successful sequels. He has also starred in other successful films, such as War of the Worlds (2005) and the Mission: Impossible sequels Ghost Protocol (2011) and Rogue Nation (2015).

In addition to his acting career, Cruise is also a producer, and he has produced several films, including Mission: Impossible and The Others (2001).

Cruise has been nominated for three Academy Awards and has won three Golden Globe Awards. He is considered one of the biggest movie stars in the world and has a huge global fan base.

In his personal life, Cruise has been married three times and has three children. He is a member of the Church of Scientology and is known for his dedication to the organization.

Fan Reviews of Tom Cruise Movies

Top Gun (1986)

“You’ve got to be careful if you don’t know where you’re going, because you might not get there.”

Top Gun is a 1986 American drama film directed by Tony Scott. It stars Tom Cruise, Kelly McGillis, Val Kilmer, and Anthony Edwards. Based on the 1986 novel of the same name by James Vance Marshall and William M. Gaines, the film follows the story of Maverick (Cruise) and Iceman (Kilmer), two fighter pilots at the United States Naval Air Station in Miramar, California. Maverick is a young and cocky hotshot who is being trained by a stern but respected senior officer, “Maverick’s” mentor, Captain “Wax” (McGillis). Iceman, an older pilot, is a quiet and methodical professional who is equally adept at flying planes, women, and cards.

The plot of the film deals with the pair’s competition for the affections of a local girl, with Maverick ultimately winning out. The action then shifts to an air-combat scenario involving the Soviets, and Maverick and Iceman’s efforts to protect the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise. As with the original novel, Top Gun deals with a wide variety of aviation-related issues, such as the changing face of the US Navy, the difficulty of operating a fighter jet, and the nature of the bond between men in combat.

The film was a moderate box-office success, but was panned by critics as being overly violent and featuring unrealistic depictions of flying. It has nevertheless gained a following in subsequent years among aviation enthusiasts. A sequel, Top Gun: Maverick, was released in 2019, with Cruise returning in the role of Maverick.

Mission: Impossible (1996)

The mission begins with Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) as a top-notch spy being sent to the French Riviera to save a kidnapped scientist. Hunt is soon joined by his team and, with the help of a beautiful French operative named Jean (Vanessa Redgrave), they embark on a dangerous mission to track down and retrieve the scientist from an elaborate series of tunnels under the city.

Mission Impossible is a thrilling and intelligent action/adventure film with a refreshing sense of style and pace. The movie’s special effects are flawless, and its storyline is inventive, original, and exciting. It is also a very funny movie with many memorable moments that will make you laugh out loud, such as when Hunt is trying to sneak past security guards while carrying a huge pile of boxes, and the entire time he has to listen to an opera blaring in his ears! The film’s supporting cast is also excellent. In fact, Vanessa Redgrave gives an award-winning performance as Hunt’s sidekick, and I particularly enjoyed her scenes with the villain, Gabriel Luna (Jonathan Pryce), who is also excellent as a ruthless assassin.

The DVD includes deleted scenes and a great documentary about the making of the film.

Jerry Maguire (1996)

“I saw Jerry McGuire last night and it was awesome! I laughed so hard. The plot was great. It was funny and had me crying tears of laughter. I really loved the main characters and how Tom’s character was like a real person. I really enjoyed watching it and would give it a 10.”