The Best Tom Hiddleston Movies
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1Robert 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.
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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3Chris 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- #395 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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4Kong: Skull Island
Tom Hiddleston, Samuel L. Jackson, Brie LarsonScientists, soldiers and adventurers unite to explore a mythical, uncharted island in the Pacific Ocean. Cut off from everything they know, they venture into the domain of the mighty Kong, igniting the ultimate battle between man and nature. As their mission of discovery soon becomes one of survival, they must fight to escape from a primal world where humanity does not belong.
5Emily Watson, David Thewlis, Jeremy IrvineAn epic war drama, War Horse is a cinematic journey directed by the acclaimed Steven Spielberg. The film revolves around a horse named Joey (voiced by David Thewlis) and his young trainer Albert Narracott (Jeremy Irvine). Set against the backdrop of rural England and Europe during World War I, the movie explores their bond amidst the chaos of war. As Joey is sold to the cavalry and sent into battle, Albert embarks on a mission to find him and bring him home. Despite being nominated for six Academy Awards including Best Picture, it didn't bag any wins.More War Horse- #81 of 264 onThe 200+ Best War Movies Of All Time
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6Mia Wasikowska, Jessica Chastain, Tom HiddlestonIn the haunting, Gothic movie Crimson Peak, Edith Cushing (Mia Wasikowska), an aspiring author, finds herself torn between love for her childhood friend and the allure of a mysterious outsider. After an unexpected tragedy, she's drawn to the enigmatic Thomas Sharpe (Tom Hiddleston), leading her to his home, a decaying mansion atop a blood-red clay hill. As she explores this eerie place with its ghostly inhabitants, including Sharpe's sister Lucille (Jessica Chastain), Edith begins to uncover dark secrets deeply buried in Crimson Peak. It's a chilling tale of love and betrayal, wrapped in spectral whispers and shadowy dread.More Crimson Peak- #133 of 253 onThe 200+ Best Psychological Thrillers Of All Time
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7Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston, Anton YelchinArtistic, sophisticated and centuries old, two vampire lovers (Tilda Swinton, Tom Hiddleston) ponder their ultimate place in modern society.
8Tom Hiddleston, Elizabeth Olsen, Bradley WhitfordSinger and songwriter Hank Williams (Tom Hiddleston) rises to fame in the 1940s, but alcohol abuse and infidelity take a toll on his career and marriage to fellow musician Audrey Mae Williams (Elizabeth Olsen).More I Saw the Light- #10 of 14 onThe Most Wildly Inaccurate Biopics Of Famous Musicians And Bands
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9Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna MillerHigh-Rise is a 2015 British dystopian drama directed by Ben Wheatley, based on a 1975 novel by J.G. Ballard. It follows Dr. Robert Laing (Tom Hiddleston) a new resident in a tower block that soon descends into chaos.
10Owen Wilson, Rachel McAdams, Marion CotillardMidnight in Paris is a whimsical journey into the heart of the City of Lights, brought to life by acclaimed director Woody Allen. Our protagonist, Gil Pender (Owen Wilson), is an aspiring novelist seeking inspiration. His fiancée, Inez (Rachel McAdams), has a different plan. One night, as the clock strikes midnight, an old car sweeps Gil away to 1920s Paris, where he rubs shoulders with literary greats like F. Scott Fitzgerald (Tom Hiddleston) and Ernest Hemingway (Corey Stoll). Winner of Best Original Screenplay at the 2012 Academy Awards, this romantic comedy-fantasy blurs lines between past and present, reality and imagination.More Midnight in Paris- #703 of 772 onThe Most Rewatchable Movies
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11Rachel Weisz, Simon Russell Beale, Tom HiddlestonFlashbacks reveal the destructive love affair between the wife (Rachel Weisz) of a British judge and a rakish RAF pilot (Tom Hiddleston).More The Deep Blue Sea- #111 of 120 onThe Best Movies Based On Plays
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12Tom Hiddleston, David Rintoul, Henry Lloyd-HughesUnrelated is a 2007 British drama film written and directed by Joanna Hogg, starring Kathryn Worth, Tom Hiddleston, Mary Roscoe, David Rintoul, Emma Hiddleston and Henry Lloyd-Hughes. It was released in the US on 20 February 2008.
13Archipelago
Tom Hiddleston, Lydia Leonard, Kate FahyArchipelago is a 2010 drama film written and directed by Joanna Hogg.
14Friend Request Pending
Tom Hiddleston, Judi Dench, Philip JacksonFriend Request Pending is a 2011 short comedy drama film written and produced by Chris Croucher and directed by Chris Foggin. It stars Judi Dench, Tom Hiddleston, and Philip Jackson. It was included in the feature film Stars in Shorts.
15Conspiracy
Kenneth Branagh, Stanley Tucci, David ThrelfallIn January 1942, as the United States enters World War II, a conference assembles near Berlin. SS Gen. Heydrich (Kenneth Branagh) and his associate, Lt. Eichmann (Stanley Tucci) call the meeting to discuss the "evacuation" of Germany's Jews and other undesirables, a code word for their extermination in concentration camps. To begin this Final Solution, they must change the mind of a small group of men opposed to the idea, led by Chancellor Kritzinger (David Threlfall).More Conspiracy- #88 of 306 onThe Best Lifetime Movies Ever Made
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16Tom Hiddleston, Imogen Poots, Olivia WilliamsMiss Austen Regrets is a 2007 BBC drama film directed by Jeremy Lovering and written by Gwyneth Hughes. It stars Olivia Williams as Jane Austen, with Imogen Poots, Greta Scacchi, Hugh Bonneville, Adrian Edmondson and Jack Huston. It was first aired on 21 August 2007 in the U.K. and on 3 February 2008 in the U.S. by PBS Masterpiece drama anthology television series as part of "The Complete Jane Austen", the United States version of The Jane Austen Season.
17The Gathering Storm
Lena Headey, Tom Hiddleston, Vanessa RedgraveThe Gathering Storm is a BBC–HBO co-produced television biographical film about Winston Churchill in the years just prior to World War II. The title of the film is that of the first volume of Churchill's largely autobiographical six-volume history of the war, which covered the period from 1919 to 3 September 1939, the day he became First Lord of the Admiralty The film stars Albert Finney as Churchill and Vanessa Redgrave as his wife Clementine Churchill; Finney gained many accolades for his performance, winning both a BAFTA Award for Best Actor and an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor. The film also features a supporting cast of British actors such as Derek Jacobi, Ronnie Barker, Jim Broadbent, Tom Wilkinson, Celia Imrie, Linus Roache and Hugh Bonneville, and is notable for an early appearance by a young Tom Hiddleston. Simon Williams and Edward Hardwicke both make brief appearances amongst the supporting cast. The film was directed by Richard Loncraine and written by Hugh Whitemore. Larry Ramin and Whitemore won the Emmy for Outstanding Writing. Among the film's executive producers were Ridley Scott and Tony Scott.
18Tom Hiddleston, Charles Dance, Dominic WestThe Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby is a British movie released for TV in 2001, directed by Stephen Whittaker, based on the novel by Charles Dickens.
19Tom Hiddleston, Rupert Graves, Zoë WanamakerA Waste of Shame is a 90-minute television drama on the circumstances surrounding William Shakespeare's composition of his sonnets. It takes its title from the first line of Sonnet 129. It was first broadcast on BBC Four on 22 November 2005 as part of the supporting programming for the BBC's ShakespeaRe-Told season. Its screenplay was written by William Boyd and the film was directed by John McKay. Lines from the sonnets are presented as thoughts running through Shakespeare's mind.
20Anna Paquin, Tom Hiddleston, Elijah Wood
