Best Tom Cruise Movies: TOP Picks from Our Editors.

Tom Cruise is one of the top successful actors in Hollywood. He gained his popularity back in the 2000s, but even now "grandpa Tom" can surprise his fans. The "Mission: Impossible" franchise is just one example of his successful career that has been going on for over 10 years and still brings in more box office revenue.

Throughout his long career, Tom Cruise's best movies have spanned various genres. There have been thrilling action movies, touching dramas, and some controversial works. However, one can choose the best movies featuring the renowned actor to suit any taste.

Best Tom Cruise Movies: Our Editor's Rating

Choosing a specific TOP list of the best Tom Cruise movies is indeed challenging. At one point, the actor was in so many films that he released several movies in a year.

Interestingly, parallel to his film career, Tom also delighted fans with numerous news from his personal life. He had many romances with famous actors, got married, had a child, and even became famous for his controversial religion. Then there was divorce, and now Tom is a sought-after bachelor.

Despite the personal ups and downs, Cruise did not hesitate to create many interesting and unforgettable characters.

Some Tom Cruise movies that are definitely worth watching:

1. Rain Man

2. Interview with the Vampire

3. Mission: Impossible

4. Eyes Wide Shut

5. Magnolia

6. The Last Samurai

7. Collateral

8. War of the Worlds

9. Oblivion

10. Minority Report

In recent years, Tom has also released many movies that are sure to satisfy.

Rain Man

The film "Rain Man" is a drama released in 1988. Starring Dustin Hoffman and Tom Cruise. Such a cast alone forecasted the success of the film.

The story revolves around two brothers whose lives change after the death of their father. The main character, Charlie Babbitt, is a young and ambitious man who learns on the day of his father's death that he has a brother. However, the brother has autism and a rather secluded life.

Wanting to get a share of the inheritance, Charlie decides to take Raymond out of the institution for mentally impaired individuals and embarks on a journey across the country. Gradually, Charlie learns about his brother and his unique abilities. The brother can count well and memorize, which is quite useful for playing at casinos.

The film explores the relationship between the brothers, their own inner struggles, and attempts to accept each other as they are. Despite his peculiarities, Raymond changes Charlie's life, helping him find new meaning and values in life.

Interview with the Vampire

Another film that helped not only Tom Cruise but also Brad Pitt in their careers is "Interview with the Vampire" (1994).

"Interview with the Vampire" is an American horror and drama film based on the novel by Anne Rice.

The plot of the film tells the story of Lestat de Lioncourt, a vampire who tells his story to a journalist, as well as about other vampires he encountered on his journey, including Louis de Pointe du Lac and the young vampire Claudia. Overall, the film was bright and unforgettable.

Mission: Impossible (1996) 

"Mission: Impossible" is an American action thriller based on the eponymous television series.

The film follows the story of Ethan Hunt, a secret agent who encounters a dangerous international conspiracy after his team is destroyed during a secret mission. Ethan must act alone to uncover the conspiracy and clear his reputation, even if it means breaking all the rules.

The film became so popular and iconic that despite Tom's age, he is still making sequels to the "Mission." 

Eyes Wide Shut

"Eyes Wide Shut" is a dramatic thriller directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1999. The film stars Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.

The film's plot is based on Arthur Schnitzler's story "Dream Story" and reveals the story of a successful doctor named Bill Harford living in New York. Bill and his wife Alice (played by Nicole Kidman) lead what seems to be a prosperous life. However, everything changes when Bill accidentally learns about his wife's sexual fantasies.

As Bill delves into his own fantasies and explores the dark aspects of human sexuality, he finds himself drawn into dangerous and mysterious events unfolding over one night in New York. 

The film "Eyes Wide Shut" is known for its deep philosophical undertones, complex characters, and multi-layered plot, and is definitely worth the Time spent watching it.

Magnolia (1999)

"Magnolia" is a dramatic film directed by Paul Thomas Anderson.

The film consists of several intertwined stories happening in Los Angeles over the course of one day. The film's plot addresses various themes of fate, death, love, sexuality, and relationships between people. The main characters face their own demons from the past and try to find meaning in their lives.

The Last Samurai (2003)

"The Last Samurai" is a historical action film. The film tells the story of Captain Nathan Algren, an American soldier who, after a defeat in a battle in the war with Native Americans, finds himself in Japan. There he becomes a teacher to the Imperial Army and gets involved in the conflict between modernity and tradition, war and peace, honor and betrayal. Tom's role in this film was acclaimed by both critics and audiences. The plot itself, of course, is a matter of taste. 

Collateral (2004)

"Collateral" is an action thriller directed by Michael Mann. The main roles in the film are played by Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx.

The film's plot follows a taxi driver in Los Angeles who becomes an inadvertent witness to a crime. He is forced to assist a professional killer, unwittingly becoming an accomplice. Despite the dynamic and interesting plot, the film did not become very popular. Although Tom's fans single it out.

War of the Worlds (2005)

"War of the Worlds" is a science fiction action film directed by Steven Spielberg.

The film is based on the novel by H.G. Wells. The story revolves around the invasion of aliens on Earth and humanity's subsequent struggle for survival. The main character, played by Tom Cruise, faces horrific destruction and cruelty by the alien invaders, and fights for his family in the midst of an apocalypse.

Oblivion (2013)

"Oblivion" is a science fiction action film directed by Joseph Kosinski.

The film tells the story of the future, where Earth is almost completely devastated by a war with an alien race.

The main character, played by Tom Cruise, works as a technician who services drones protecting the remaining planet's resources. However, his life changes when he discovers the truth about his past and what is happening on Earth.

Minority Report

"Minority Report" is another science fiction thriller released in 2002. It was also directed by Steven Spielberg.

The plot unfolds in the future, in 2054, in Washington. The world has changed: crime is predictable thanks to the "Prediction" program, which uses people called "precogs" to prevent crimes before they happen.

The film raises important questions about free will, morality, and ethics, as well as how technologies can impact life and society.