9 Best Non-Action Tom Cruise Movies

When you think of Tom CruiseThe first thing you might think of is his involvement in huge action franchises like Mission Impossible and best gunPerhaps that is also what he wants the public to think, given his evolution into the most famous and recent movie star in Hollywood. There is no one like him and his name is synonymous with billions, regardless of some elements in his personal life that have nothing to do with what you started reading.

But Tom Cruise also has a more down-to-earth side. The sober part of his catalog mostly dates back to before he rose to stardom as Ethan Hunt, one of cinema’s most iconic spies. And before he became the world’s most iconic action star, Cruise starred in a remarkable array of non-action films that prove he’s more than just a pretty face.

9 Rain Man (1988)

Rain Man The film revolves around Charlie Babbitt, a heartless young businessman who discovers that he is not the only son of his estranged father who has now passed away. Babbitt believes he is entitled to some inheritance money, so he goes in search of his “new” brother. The ambitious and greedy man discovers that Raymond is an autistic person. Charlie eventually discovers that Ray has a special skill and tries to take advantage of his new relationship.

Character worthy transformation

Cruise brings the hilarious character of Charlie Babbitt to life in one of the most successful films of the 1980s. In 1988, he was still dealing with best gun stereotype, and Rain Man It was one of the first serious, notable films he made in a more adult role.

Needless to say, his performance was very good, but not enough to get his name mentioned at the Oscars, where the film won four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor (Dustin Hoffman), and Best Original Screenplay.

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8 Some Good Men (1992)

few good men Set in a courtroom, the film follows the trial of two U.S. Marines accused of killing a young soldier at Guantanamo Bay. At first, young lawyer Daniel Cavey believes he can take a plea deal and move on with his life, but what he and fellow lawyer Joan Galloway discover is that the murder may have been ordered by a superior who was trying to teach a young soldier a lesson.

Definition of good legal drama

Directed by Rob Reiner, from a brilliant screenplay by the then-inexperienced Aaron Sorkin, few good men A brilliant political drama featuring Cruise in one of his best performances ever. He plays Kaffee opposite an ensemble cast that includes Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore, J.T. Walsh, Cuba Gooding Jr., Kevin Bacon, and Kiefer Sutherland. Once again, the film was nominated for an Oscar, but this time it didn't win any.

7 Interview with the Vampire (1994)

in Interview with the VampireA San Francisco reporter gets an exclusive interview with a man he believes is a vampire. Louis de Pointe du Lac begins to describe his life since he was bitten by Lestat de Lioncourt in the late 18th century. Eventually, he becomes Lestat's subject, and then a child enters the picture. Claudia becomes their vampire daughter, but Lestat's true nature never stops tormenting Louis, even after Lestat bites him. TRUE death.

Remember when vampires had to be sexy?

Cruise brought Lestat to life in director Neil Jordan's gothic horror icon, based on the novel by Anne Rice. The film was a huge success, not only for Cruise, but also for his co-star Brad Pitt, who was also on his way to becoming a Hollywood star. It was nominated for two Oscars, Interview with the Vampire The film was a huge box office success, grossing $223 million on a $60 million budget (a very high budget for a horror film in the mid-1990s).

6 Eyes Wide Shut (1999)

in eyes wide closedBill and Alice Harford are two high society New Yorkers. However, the details of their relationship aren't quite perfect, as Alice reveals that she fancies another man. Bill decides to accept a mysterious invitation to join a secret society where he will surely enjoy unlikely forms of physical pleasure. But he ends up falling straight into the rabbit hole of murder, sex, and deception.

An undeniable inside look into humanity's darkest frontiers.

In Stanley Kubrick's last underrated film, Cruise plays a deeply troubled family man trying to find comfort in the darkest corners of human nature. Based on the novel Shocking novel By Arthur Schnitzler, eyes wide closed The film was shot in 400 days (a Guinness World Record for the longest continuous film shoot).

5 The Company (1993)

The company The film follows Mitch McDeere, a young lawyer who graduates from Harvard Law School and immediately finds a job at a prestigious law firm. The job proves stressful for his marriage, but the perks of being the new young lawyer are many. That is, until Mitch discovers who the firm's real clients are, and the trouble he gets into when he digs in too deep.

Cruise's last role was as “The Innocent Young Man”.

Directed by Sydney Pollack and based on John Grisham's novel of the same name. The company The second film in Cruise's exceptional and underrated legal drama series, though this time it turns into a thriller halfway through. The film was a box office hit, grossing $270 million, proving that Cruise's presence could translate into higher ticket sales. The film also received two Oscar nominations.

4 Risky Business (1983)

in risky businessJoel Goodson is having the time of his life. He's a good student and wants to be a successful young professional, following in his father's footsteps. But all that changes when his parents leave for a few days and one of his friends calls a prostitute to visit Joel. His life takes a dark turn when he discovers that Lana has stolen something very valuable, and Joel sets out to get it back.

Birth of the icon

The film was produced in 1983, a year in which Cruise was involved in four major film projects, risky business The actor was put in the spotlight as a young, handsome star who could also play the innocent victim of his own corrupt behavior.

The film was a box office success (grossing about $64 million on a $6 million budget), and earned Cruise a Golden Globe nomination. It is also the film that people will always remember him for, for his famous “dancing in his underwear” scene. It is the only film to earn a place on the prestigious Criterion List.

3 Magnolia (1999)

Magnolia The film revolves around the lives of several strangers whose stories, by chance, intertwine with the reality of California's San Fernando Valley. Paul Thomas Anderson's wonderful series of short stories is about love and forgiveness, with Frank T.J. Mackey, played by Tom Cruise, one of the characters forced to confront the imminent death of his father.

Cruz's best performance yet

The cast included Julianne Moore, John C. Reilly, Philip Seymour Hoffman, Melinda Dillon, Philip Baker Hall, William H. Macy, Alfred Molina, and Jason Robards. Cruise's rise to the top was rare, but his performance as the world's most famous motivational speaker was remarkable. It was undoubtedly his best performance ever, and he earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

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2 The Color of Money (1986)

color of money It tells the story of Eddie Felson, a former pool player who gave up his career as a hustler (the film is a sequel to the 1961 film). crook), but he meets a young and very talented player who reminds him of who he was in the past. Vincent is taken under Eddie's wing, who teaches him the art of conning. Eventually, they will face each other at the Atlantic City Championship where Eddie will revisit his dark past.

One of Cruise's most underrated performances of his early era.

In the same year he made best gun Cementing his role as one of Hollywood's top action stars, Cruise appeared in director Martin Scorsese's sports drama. color of moneyco-starring Paul Newman. His casting as Vincent Lauria was a great one. The film was nominated for four Academy Awards, with Newman winning Best Actor that night.

1 Jerry Maguire (1996)

Jerry Maguire The film revolves around a sports agent with questionable morals. But Maguire faces a crossroads when he is fired and is forced to beg one of his youngest clients to keep him on as an agent. Alone and facing potential failure with his only client, a single mother joins him in his quest to start an agency from scratch. Dorothy and her family, Jerry, learn that there is more to life than just a lucrative client.

Cruise's best attempt at the romantic comedy genre.

The box office was a huge success. Jerry Maguire It was released the same year that Cruise began his career as Ethan Hunt in Mission Impossible It was like waving goodbye, because he would never make light-hearted, sober films like this again (unless you count Rock of the AgesThis is one of two shots from Cruise's film in the Best Actor category at the Oscars, and while the film received four other nominations, it was Cuba Gooding Jr. who took home the award that night for Best Supporting Actor.