Tom Cruise is one of the highest paid actors in Hollywood. And for good reason. With his mind-blowing stunts, radiant smile, and unrivaled intensity, Tom Cruise is a Hollywood celebrity. He has starred in at least 39 movies, grossing over 10 billion dollars at the box office. Also, the blockbuster "Mission: Impossible" series, among others.

Cruise may be best known as an unbeatable action star, but he has also played many surprisingly deep and broad characters. He is a charming but competitive romantic hero, a cold and calculating killer, and a greedy but misunderstood brother. Cruise has worked with some of the greatest actors and directors of our time. It is difficult to narrow down his masterpieces to such a short list, but we have compiled some of the best Tom Cruise films.

In the Academy Award-winning film "Rain Maine," Cruise plays Charlie Babbitt, the selfish younger brother of Dustin Hoffman's Raymond. Charlie learns that his brother Raymond has inherited a large sum of money. Determined to get what he believes is his, Charlie escapes Ray from the villa and the two go on an unforgettable road trip.

Hoffman won an Academy Award for this role. So did the director, the screenwriter, and the film as a whole. Tom Cruise may not have been nominated for an Oscar for his role in this film, but he is the perfect actor to play opposite Hoffman. He sheds his shallow, flamboyant demeanor and we see him subtly mature as he learns why his brother was banished. A must-see film, one of Tom Cruise's best.

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The role of Mitch McDear in "The Firm," adapted from John Grisham's novel, could not have been played by anyone other than Cruise, which may explain why the 2012 TV series of the same book was canceled after one season. In the film, Cruise plays McDeere. In the movie, Cruise's McDear is hired by a "small" law firm in Memphis right after graduating from law school. All seems to be going well, but it is not long before he finds himself surrounded by crooks.

It is this transformation of McDear's egotism in such a prestigious job into an intensity about exposing the truth and protecting his career, and his life, that makes the film such a powerful Tom Cruise film. But perhaps to the surprise of many, Holly Hunter won an Oscar for her portrayal of Tammy Hemphill, the secretary to the private investigator hired by McDeere. Despite Cruise's lack of Oscar recognition, this is one of his best films.

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"A Few Good Men" is a film known to many for Jack Nicholson's famous line, "You can't handle the truth." But the film would not be possible without Cruise's performance as the cocky military lawyer Lt. Daniel Cuffee.

When Cuffy, the defense attorney, is assigned to defend two Marines accused of killing a colleague, many expect him to simply settle out of court. The natural overconfidence of Cuffy, played by Cruz, becomes a quality that people plan to manipulate to keep the truth a secret. Cruz's cold determination to bring the case to trial when he realizes this raw reality will shock many. Nicholson was nominated for an Academy Award for his portrayal of Colonel Nathan R. Jessup. But Cruise wowed audiences by playing opposite Nicholson in the courtroom scene that spawned the famous line everyone knows so well.

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Contrary to his typical roles, Tom Cruise plays a ruthless killer in the film Collateral. Vincent, played by Cruise, travels to Los Angeles to take care of several people who are to testify against a drug lord and several lawyers involved in the case. When Max, played by Jamie Foxx, gets into his cab, not everything goes according to plan.

Cruise brings out all the charm of his character to portray a ruthless killer. However, there is still a certain rationality to his character that almost convinces Fox's character, Max, to go out with him for a long time. However, Max, played by Foxx, gradually becomes braver. It was another actor nominated for an Oscar ahead of Cruise, this time Jamie Foxx, but it remains one of Cruise's most complex characters and one of his best.

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Cruise, nominated for an Oscar this time, plays Jerry Maguire, the top sports agent. However, Cruise's character, Maguire, is stricken with a guilty conscience when one of his clients is seriously injured. Crammed by the client's son, Cruise realizes that he has not been mindful of the people he is supposed to represent.

Maguire, played by Cruise, writes a mission statement urging the agency to change their ways and lose everything. However, despite his fellowship, he connects with his love interest, Dorothy Boyd, played by Renee Zellweger. Great acting, a strong script, and superb direction combine perfectly to make this film one of the most memorable romantic comedies of all time. It also includes Tom Cruise's famous line, "You complete me."

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As the old adage goes, timing is everything. Maybe that's why the movie "Top Gun" was such a success: maybe that's why the movie "Top Gun: Maverick" was such a success. The film, starring and produced by Cruise, is a sequel to his breakout film Top Gun. The film was slated for release in 2020, but he delayed its release. There is a reason for that. With incredible stunts and minimal use of CGI, the film is both an entertainment and an experience.

Cruise, who played a much-loved character in the 1980s, adds maturity to the role of Captain Pete "Maverick" Mitchell. Cruise's Maverick returns to the school that raised him and trains young pilots. The emotional depth that Cruise brings to the film almost surpasses the original, a near impossible feat for a sequel.

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Who can forget that famous scene where Cruise dances in his underwear to the Bob Seger song "Old Time Rock and Roll"? Cruise plays Joel Goodsen, a college-bound high school senior itching to break free of his parental ties. When his parents go on vacation, Goodsen is finally able to live a little, but every time a rule is broken, things take a turn for the worse.

Goodsen, played by Cruise alongside Rebecca de Mornay as the elusive and charming call girl, learns about life, love, and consequences in this iconic film. Combined with a powerful script and great 80s music, this is one of Tom Cruise's best and most memorable films.

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