Rain Man
Dustin Hoffman, Tom Cruise, Valeria Golino
After a selfish L.A. yuppie learns his estranged father left a fortune to an autistic-savant brother in Ohio that he didn't know existed, he absconds with his brother and sets out across the country, hoping to gain a larger inheri...
Why you'll love it
Cruise stars alongside Dustin Hoffman, playing the brother of an autistic savant in a film that explores their relationship.
Magnolia
Tom Cruise, Jason Robards, Julianne Moore
An epic mosaic of interrelated characters in search of love, forgiveness and meaning in the San Fernando Valley.
Why you'll love it
Cruise received critical acclaim for his role as Frank T.J. Mackey, a charismatic yet troubled motivational speaker.
Collateral
Tom Cruise, Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith
A cab driver finds himself the hostage of an engaging contract killer as he makes his rounds from hit to hit during one night in Los Angeles.
Why you'll love it
Although Cruise is one of the two main characters, he plays the antagonist, a hitman, which is a departure from his usual protagonist roles.
Tropic Thunder
Ben Stiller, Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr.
Through a series of freak occurrences, a group of actors shooting a big-budget war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.
Why you'll love it
Tom Cruise plays a memorable supporting role as the foul-mouthed studio executive Les Grossman.
The Outsiders
C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio
In Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1964, the rivalry between two gangs, the poor Greasers and the rich Socs, heats up when one gang member accidentally kills a member of the other.
Why you'll love it
Cruise is part of an ensemble cast in this coming-of-age drama, taking on the role of Steve Randle.