The Best Chris Hemsworth Movies
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- 1Chris Hemsworth, Tom Hiddleston, Cate BlanchettIn the action-packed Marvel movie, Thor: Ragnarok, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself in a deadly gladiatorial contest against his former ally, Hulk (Mark Ruffalo). Stranded on the alien planet Sakaar without his mighty hammer, he must race against time to return to Asgard and stop Ragnarok - the destruction of his homeworld at the hands of the ruthless Hela (Cate Blanchett). In this high-stakes adventure directed by Taika Waititi, Thor must fight for survival and rally against the impending doom. His journey is fraught with unexpected allies, classic Marvel humor, and stunning visual effects that earned the film an Academy Award nomination for Best Visual Effects.More Thor: Ragnarok
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- 2Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Anthony HopkinsIn Thor, the titular character, played by Chris Hemsworth, is an arrogant warrior from the realm of Asgard. After his reckless actions reignite an ancient war, Thor is banished to Earth by his father, Odin (Anthony Hopkins). Stripped of his powers and hammer, Thor must learn humility while living among humans. Meanwhile, his brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) seizes the throne in Asgard, leading to a dire situation. This Marvel superhero film blends action, fantasy, and adventure as it charts Thor's journey from fallen god to worthy hero.More Thor
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- 3Robert Downey, Chris Evans, Mark RuffaloIn The Avengers, the world faces an unprecedented threat. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), The Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and Thor (Chris Hemsworth) are brought together by S.H.I.E.L.D., helmed by Nick Fury (Samuel L. Jackson). Alongside Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson) and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner), they form an unlikely team. This action-packed superhero film, marred with tension and conflict amongst its own ranks, sees them battling Loki (Tom Hiddleston) to save humanity. Directed by Joss Whedon, it is a high-stakes blend of adventure and humor that garnered critical acclaim and numerous awards.
- 4Chris Hemsworth, Daniel Brühl, Olivia WildeIn the mid-1970s, charismatic English playboy James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) and Austrian perfectionist Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) share an intense rivalry in Formula 1 racing. Driving vehicles that are little more than gas-filled, rolling bombs, Hunt and Lauda burn up the track, all the while pushing themselves to the breaking point of physical and mental endurance. Meanwhile, the women (Olivia Wilde, Alexandra Maria Lara) in their lives can only watch as both drivers risk death with every lap.More Rush
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- 5Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Tom HiddlestonIn the thrilling sequel Thor: The Dark World, Thor (Chris Hemsworth) finds himself in a cosmic battle against an ancient race led by the vengeful Malekith (Christopher Eccleston). Jane Foster (Natalie Portman), his earthly love, becomes embroiled in the conflict when she unwittingly awakens an ominous weapon, forcing Thor to ally with his treacherous brother Loki (Tom Hiddleston) for her protection. This adventure-packed film fuses elements of fantasy and science fiction, delivering a high-stakes fight for the survival of the universe. Despite its dark themes, it retains a thread of humor and wit characteristic of Marvel productions.More Thor: The Dark World
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- 6Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, Chris HemsworthIn Snow White and the Huntsman, Snow White (Kristen Stewart) is a princess whose beauty incurs the wrath of her wicked stepmother, Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron). The Queen's obsession with immortality drives her to consume the heart of Snow White who escapes into the Dark Forest. A rugged Huntsman (Chris Hemsworth), initially on a mission to capture Snow White, becomes her unlikely protector against Queen Ravenna's sinister forces. A dark interpretation of the classic fairy tale, this movie won Costume Designers Guild Awards for Excellence in Fantasy Film. It's a story of survival, betrayal, and an unexpected alliance.
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- 7Robert Downey, Chris Hemsworth, Mark RuffaloAvengers: Age of Ultron is a thrilling superhero film, the sequel to 2012's The Avengers. The movie follows Tony Stark (Robert Downey Jr.), who inadvertently creates an AI with destructive potential, Ultron (James Spader). As Ultron gains power, threatening human existence, the Avengers - Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), Black Widow (Scarlett Johansson), and Hawkeye (Jeremy Renner) - must unite once more. They face challenges, both internal and external, as they strive to save humanity. Directed by Joss Whedon, this 2015 blockbuster blends action-adventure with science fiction elements in a gripping narrative.
- 8Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian MurphyIn 1820, crewmen (Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian Murphy) aboard the New England vessel Essex face a harrowing battle for survival when a whale of mammoth size and strength attacks with force, crippling their ship and leaving them adrift in the ocean. Pushed to their limits and facing storms, starvation, panic and despair, the survivors must resort to the unthinkable to stay alive. Their incredible tale ultimately inspires author Herman Melville to write "Moby-Dick."
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- 9Kristen Connolly, Chris Hemsworth, Anna HutchisonThe Cabin in the Woods is an enigmatic horror film, laced with elements of comedy. Five college friends, including Dana (Kristen Connolly) and Curt (Chris Hemsworth), embark on a vacation to a remote cabin. Unbeknownst to them, their every move is being manipulated by mysterious puppeteers underground. As the group's weekend getaway transforms into a terrifying ordeal, they find themselves entangled in an intricate web of life-and-death scenarios. Directed by Drew Goddard, this movie offers a refreshing twist on classic horror tropes and won the Saturn Award for Best Horror or Thriller Film in 2013.
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- 10Chris Hemsworth, Josh Peck, Josh HutchersonWhen North Korean troops invade U.S. soil and take over the city of Spokane, Wash., a recently returned Iraq War veteran (Chris Hemsworth) and a group of teens (Josh Peck, Josh Hutcherson) flee to the woods and form a band of freedom fighters. Dubbing themselves the Wolverines, the youths launch guerrilla attacks against the invaders -- but how long they can sustain the fight in the face of the enemy's superior numbers and firepower remains in question.
- 11Robert Downey, Chris Hemsworth, Josh BrolinIn Avengers: Infinity War, an action-packed superhero film, an array of Marvel's finest faces a formidable foe. Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), the Hulk (Mark Ruffalo), and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy yet - Thanos (Josh Brolin). The despot of intergalactic infamy, Thanos, is on a mission to collect all six Infinity Stones. His aim? To inflict his twisted will on reality. The survival of Earth and existence itself has never been more uncertain. As stakes reach sky-high, sacrifices must be made. This film is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and was nominated for Best Visual Effects at the 91st Academy Awards.
- 12Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Leonard NimoyStar Trek, a science fiction film directed by J.J. Abrams, embarks on a thrilling journey through the cosmos. The plot centers around James T. Kirk (Chris Pine), an impulsive cadet at Starfleet Academy, and Spock (Zachary Quinto), a Vulcan who struggles to reconcile his logical nature with his human half. Together, they must thwart the diabolical plans of the villainous Nero (Eric Bana). Aided by an ensemble cast of memorable characters like Uhura (Zoe Saldana) and Bones (Karl Urban), they navigate interstellar politics, alien races, and black holes. Filled with action-packed sequences and intricate storylines, Star Trek is both a reboot and homage to the original TV series. The film won an Academy Award for Best Makeup.More Star Trek
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- 13Robert Downey, Chris Evans, Mark RuffaloIn the epic conclusion to Marvel's 22-film saga, Avengers: Endgame sees our heroes, Iron Man (Robert Downey Jr.), Captain America (Chris Evans), Thor (Chris Hemsworth), and the rest of the surviving Avengers, grappling with the aftermath of Thanos's (Josh Brolin) devastating snap. Struggling against despair, they hatch a risky plan to reverse the damage and restore their fallen comrades. This superhero adventure, directed by Anthony and Joe Russo, is an ambitious spectacle of narrative complexity and visual effects wizardry. It garnered both critical acclaim and commercial success, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time.
- 14Steve Zahn, Timothy Olyphant, Milla JovovichNewlyweds Cliff (Steve Zahn) and Cydney (Milla Jovovich) are celebrating their honeymoon by hiking through a secluded region of Hawaii. Their idyllic trek takes a dark turn when they find a group of frightened hikers who claim that another couple has been brutally murdered. Far from civilization and unsure who to trust, Cydney and Cliff soon get locked into a terrifying battle for survival.More A Perfect Getaway
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Ghostbusters
Melissa McCarthy, Kristen Wiig, Leslie JonesGhostbusters reboots the beloved supernatural comedy. When paranormal activities surge in New York City, four women - Erin (Kristen Wiig), Abby (Melissa McCarthy), Holtzmann (Kate McKinnon), and Patty (Leslie Jones) - form a team to combat the ghostly threats. Armed with proton packs and an arsenal of gadgets, they work to save the city from an otherworldly apocalypse.More Ghostbusters- #337 of 702 onThe All-Time Greatest Comedy Films
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- 16Jeff Bridges, Cynthia Erivo, Jon HammThe El Royale is run-down hotel that sits on the border between California and Nevada. It soon becomes a seedy battleground when seven strangers -- a cleric, a soul singer, a traveling salesman, two sisters, the manager and the mysterious Billy Lee -- converge on a fateful night for one last shot at redemption before everything goes wrong.
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- 17Chris Hemsworth, Michael Shannon, Michael PeñaIn the wake of Sept. 11, Capt. Mitch Nelson leads a U.S. Special Forces team into Afghanistan for an extremely dangerous mission. Once there, the soldiers develop an uneasy partnership with the Northern Alliance to take down the Taliban and its al-Qaida allies. Outgunned and outnumbered, Nelson and his forces face overwhelming odds in a fight against a ruthless enemy that takes no prisoners.More 12 Strong
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- 18Chris Hemsworth, Rudhraksh Jaiswal, Golshifteh FarahaniAfter being presumed dead, mercenary Tyler Rake returns for another high-stakes mission.More Extraction 2
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- 19Chris Hemsworth, Charlize Theron, Emily BluntThe Huntsman: Winter's War is a 2016 American dark fantasy action adventure film based on characters from the German fairy tale "Snow White" compiled by the Brothers Grimm, as well as "The Snow Queen" by Hans Christian Andersen. It is both a prequel and sequel to Snow White and the Huntsman.
- 20Chris Hemsworth, Sean Bean, Josh BlueCash is a 2010 American independent crime-thriller film directed by Stephen Milburn Anderson that stars Sean Bean and Chris Hemsworth.
- 21Chris Hemsworth, Natalie Portman, Christian BaleThor embarks on a journey unlike anything he's ever faced -- a quest for inner peace. However, his retirement gets interrupted by Gorr the God Butcher, a galactic killer who seeks the extinction of the gods. To combat the threat, Thor enlists the help of King Valkyrie, Korg and ex-girlfriend Jane Foster, who -- to his surprise -- inexplicably wields his magical hammer. Together, they set out on a harrowing cosmic adventure to uncover the mystery of the God Butcher's vengeance.
- 22Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler GisondoRemembering fond, childhood memories of his trip to Walley World, Rusty Griswold (Ed Helms) surprises his wife (Christina Applegate) and two sons with a cross-country excursion to America's favorite fun park. Following in his father's (Chevy Chase) footsteps, Rusty and the gang pack up the car and hit the road for some much-needed family bonding. Soon, the promise of fun turns into one misadventure after another for the next generation of Griswolds and anyone who encounters them.More Vacation
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- 23Chris Hemsworth, Wei Tang, Viola DavisAfter a Hong Kong nuclear plant and the Mercantile Trade Exchange in Chicago are hacked by unknown perpetrators, a federal agent (Viola Davis) proposes that the FBI work with China to find the cyber-criminals. The leader of the Chinese team, Chen Dawai, insists that convicted hacker Nick Hathaway (Chris Hemsworth) be released from prison to help with the investigation. As Nick and his comrades chase their quarry, it becomes evident that the hackers have a sinister motive for their actions.More Blackhat
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- 24Chris Hemsworth, Tessa Thompson, Kumail NanjianiThe Men in Black have expanded to cover the globe but so have the villains of the universe. To keep everyone safe, decorated Agent H and determined rookie M join forces -- an unlikely pairing that just might work. When aliens that can take the form of any human arrive on Earth, H and M embark on a globe-trotting adventure to save the agency -- and ultimately the world -- from their mischievous plans.
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