Tom Hiddleston is an incredibly talented actor who has appeared in countless major movies and television shows throughout his career so far. From battling across the galaxies in the MCU to staring into the eyes of King Kong himself, Hiddleston has been involved in a lot of major projects.
Bringing a certain level of charm and charisma to every role he plays, it seems almost impossible to not enjoy a Hiddleston performance, regardless of the movies overall quality.
However, that's not to say he's in bad movies, because that's not the case. As this list will highlight, Tom Hiddleston has been involved in some fantastic projects where his unbelievable talent has shone through above all. So, here are his 10 best films, according to IMDb ratings.
Unrelated (6.8)
We kickstart the list with the movie, Unrelated, which was released in 2007 and follows Anna, who is a forty-something who has decided she isn't enjoying life. Travelling to a friend's holiday home in Tuscany, she attempts to refind herself.
While on holiday, Anna becomes obsessed with the youthful energy about the place and begins to gravitate towards a young man (Tom Hiddleston) named Oakley. She begins to become attracted to him but starts to wonder if the feelings are real, or just her wanting to claim something that has been missing within her own life.
Thor: The Dark World (6.9)
Despite a reasonable rating from IMDb, Thor: The Dark World is often considered to be one of the weaker films within the MCU. The main reason for this is the focus on the dark elves, which didn't quite connect as villains in the same way that Loki had done previously.
Despite not being the main featured villain, Loki does still play a huge part in this movie. Working both alongside and against his brother, Hiddleston once again puts in a stellar performance to help continue the fantastic storyline between Loki and his brother.
Thor (7.0)
With a slightly higher rating is the original Thor movie, which saw Tom Hiddleston make his first appearance in the MCU with the iconic Loki character. The performance as the movies villain and Thor's brother was incredible and helped make him one of the most memorable villains in Marvel history.
Hiddleston made Loki both likeable, relatable, and detestable at the same time, which is an incredible quality to his acting. While he doesn't quite get as much focus here as he does in later MCU movies, Loki is a scene-stealer every time he appears.
War Horse (7.2)
Up next is War Horse, which was released in 2011, taking the popular tale that is also a stage show to the big screen. The film brings two of Marvel's heroes together in Benedict Cumberbatch and Tom Hiddleston, with this excellent movie that is set in World War I.
The film focuses on Youn Albert, who is played by Jeremy Irvine, who makes the decision to serve in the war after his horse is sold to the cavalry. Hiddleston serves as Captain. Nicholls in this movie in what is a very impressive performance.
Only Lovers Left Alive (7.3)
This movie sees Tom Hiddleston play a vampire named Adam, who also happens to be a famous musician who becomes depressed, reuniting with his former love, Eve, played by Tilda Swinton. Being concerned about his secret getting revealed to the masses, Adam focuses on being as incognito as possible.
However, when Eve's younger sister arrives, problems begin to arise that threaten his privacy and the life that he leads. The movie features some dark comedy and brilliant acting, and while the actual plot is slightly crazy, the film is actually very entertaining from start to finish.
Midnight In Paris (7.7)
Midnight In Paris is a fascinating film that blends romance with the past as a nostalgic screenwriter finds himself going back to the 1920s every single day at midnight.
While Tom Hiddleston isn't the main lead for this movie, with that honor going to Owen Wilson. He does pop up in the film, playing the iconic US novelist, F Scott Fitzgerald. His time in the film is absolutely outstanding, with Hiddleston bring another top performance to a movie where his role adds tons to the film.
Thor: Ragnarok (7.9)
Thor: Ragnarok was a complete change for the Thor franchise and it was for the best. Rather than just relying on Chris Hemsworth's character, this movie added a bunch more people and created a team with a fun dynamic that Tom Hiddleston's character, Loki was part of.
The movie had a very upbeat feel with lots of color and music that gave it a Guardians of the Galaxy feel. The film was incredibly well-received by fans and critics alike. The brotherly banter between Loki and Thor was really allowed to flourish here, which is one of the reasons the film was so exciting and funny.
The Avengers (8.0)
One of the major criticisms of the incredibly popular MCU is the lack of quality in the villain's department. While all of the heroes are fleshed out in great detail and given their own distinct personalities, many of the villains feel very bland and nowhere near threatening enough.
However, with Loki that all changed. Tom Hiddleston's performance in The Avengers is still seen as one of the greatest in the history of the MCU, as he created a character that was so full of charisma that fans demanded more of him. He was scary, yet charming, and made everyone believe he could actually defeat the iconic group.
Avengers: Infinity War (8.5)
Tom Hiddleston's appearance in Avengers: Infinity War is brief but impactful. By this stage in the MCU saga, Loki had officially become a hero, mainly due to how popular he was with the fans due to Hiddleston's performances. Which is why his death at the start of the film was such a tragic way to kick things off.
Thanos is introduced in the best way possible as he destroys the Incredible Hulk and then turns his attention to Loki and Thor. Marvel sacrificed Hiddleston's character in order to present Thanos as a huge threat, but it was a worthy way for the character to bow out, refusing to turn back to his old ways.
Avengers: End Game (8.5)
Avengers: End Game is an absolute blockbuster of a movie, which is shown by the fact it is the highest-grossing film of all time. There was tons of pressure for this film to meet, as it wrapped up the entire saga of movies that had been going on for a decade, and it did just that.
Loki technically died in Avengers: Infinity War, but Marvel did bring back the popular character for a brief cameo in this film. During the time travel section of the movie, Tom Hiddleston made his return to the MCU with an appearance showing some unseen moments from the original Avengers movie.