Tom Hiddleston‘s big break came back in 2011 when four films of his were released: Thor, Midnight in Paris, The Deep Blue Sea, and War Horse. After that, Hiddleston starred in many other feature films, several Marvel films, and even got a TV show centered around his MCU character, Loki. He takes ordinary characters and turns them into something unforgettable. Keep reading to learn more about the best Tom Hiddleston movies, and add them to your watchlist now.
6. Midnight in Paris (2011)
Starting our list of best Tom Hiddleston movies is Midnight in Paris. It’s one of Hiddleston’s big break films, and the first time we get to see Owen Wilson and Tom Hiddleston share a screen. The film centers on Gil (Wilson), who travels back in time to the 1920s at midnight. Falling in love with the period, he also meets F. Scott Fitzgerald (Hiddleston), whom he studied in the present day. Hiddleston does an amazing job at portraying Fitzgerald, even if he has a smaller role in this film.
5. Unrelated (2007)
Fifth on our list of best Tom Hiddleston movies is Unrelated. Released before Hiddleston was a well-known name, he played a young blonde rebel child named Oakley. Set in an Italian village in the summer, Hiddleston stars alongside Kathryn Worth, who plays 40-ish Anna. Anna is trying to ignore her adult responsibilities and start a fling with Oakley, who politely turns her down, instilling that she’s the adult in the situation. This is a great example of Hiddleston’s young talent shining on the screen.
4. Archipelago (2011)
Next on our list of the best Tom Hiddleston movies is Archipelago. Hiddleston plays Edward in this film, a man suffering from a quarter-life crisis who quits his stable job to travel to Africa to help AIDS patients. Before he goes, he and his family go on a getaway trip to the Isles of Scilly. The trip is full of family and personal problems, but allows Hiddleston to play a humane, calming character, unlike many of his other prominent roles.
3. War Horse (2011)
Rounding out the top three best Tom Hiddleston movies is War Horse. The story centers around Albert (Jeremy Irvine) and the bond with his horse, Joey, during World War I. Tender and tragic, the film used many successful British actors, such as Hiddleston and Benedict Cumberbatch. However, Hiddleston truly shone as his character, Captain Nichols. Nichols is a military man who rides Joey and promises Albert that he will take good care of the horse, proving that while he may be a soldier, he is a good, decent man.
2. The Life of Chuck (2024)
Second on our list of the best Tom Hiddleston movies is The Life of Chuck. Based on a Stephen King novel, the film centers on Chuck Krantz, played by Hiddleston. The mild-mannered accountant is introduced on his deathbed just as the universe is about to end. We then get transported back to Chuck’s younger days, learning about his love of dancing (which Hiddleston absolutely rocked) and how he uses that to cope with his parents’ death when he was a child. It’s a deep yet joyful film that highlights Hiddleston’s acting prowess.
1. Thor: Ragnarok (2017)
Last but not least on our list of the best Tom Hiddleston movies is Thor: Ragnarok. While any of Hiddleston’s appearances as Loki could be on this list, Ragnarok is one of the shining moments. Loki may have done some bad things in the past, but this is almost like a turning point for the character to choose good for once. Hiddleston’s charm shines through Loki, allowing him to be loved by audiences even when he’s supposed to be the villain. One of his best performances as Loki is in the show Loki, diving into the multiverse and how you want to be seen.