10 Best Tom Hardy Movies to Enjoy This Weekend

Liputan6.com, Jakarta - If you love watching movies, Tom Hardy is a name you simply should not miss. He is one of the most talented actors working today. He has the ability to play almost any kind of character, from a silent survivor in a post-apocalyptic wasteland to a cunning villain in a superhero film. No matter the role, Tom Hardy movies always deliver something memorable and worth your time.

Looking for a great film to watch this weekend? In this list, we have selected some of the best Tom Hardy movies across different genres. Read on to find your next favourite watch.

Where to Watch: Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demande

First on our list, we have one of the most exciting action films ever made. Directed by George Miller, the story takes place in a dry, lawless world where resources are controlled by a cruel warlord. Tom Hardy plays Max Rockatansky, a quiet and battle-worn survivor. He teams up with Imperator Furiosa, played by Charlize Theron, to help a group of women escape to freedom. Hardy says very little throughout the film. Yet his body language and presence fill every single scene.

Where to Watch: Plex, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Starring Leonardo DiCaprio as a thief who enters people's dreams to steal their secrets, this Christopher Nolan masterpiece is one of the smartest films of its era. Tom Hardy plays Eames, a charming forger who can change his appearance inside a dream to impersonate other people. Hardy brings a relaxed and playful energy to the role. Also starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Elliot Page, this film will keep your mind spinning long after the credits roll.

Where to Watch: Stream on Tubi (free); rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV

In this powerful sports drama directed by Gavin O'Connor, Tom Hardy plays Tommy Riordan, a war veteran with a troubled past who enters a mixed martial arts tournament. His brother Brendan, played by Joel Edgerton, is also competing. The two share a painful history with their alcoholic father, played by Nick Nolte. Hardy physically transformed himself for this role. His performance as a man full of anger and unspoken pain is absolutely gripping.

Where to Watch: Philo, HBO Max, Plex, Spectrum On Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home 

Directed by Christopher Nolan, this film is the final chapter of his Batman trilogy, starring Christian Bale as Bruce Wayne. Tom Hardy plays Bane, a powerful and highly intelligent villain who plans to destroy Gotham City. Despite wearing a mask for nearly the entire film, Hardy makes Bane one of cinema's most intimidating characters through his voice, posture, and physicality alone. Alongside Anne Hathaway and Gary Oldman, this is one of the standout Tom Hardy movies in the superhero genre.

Where to Watch: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Leonardo DiCaprio won his first Academy Award for this film. However, many viewers agree that Tom Hardy's performance as the treacherous fur trapper John Fitzgerald is equally unforgettable. Directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu, the story follows frontiersman Hugh Glass as he fights to survive the wilderness after being left for dead by his own companions. Hardy portrays a man driven entirely by self-interest. His menacing and layered performance adds tremendous tension to every scene he appears in.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home

Directed by Tomas Alfredson, this slow-burning Cold War thriller is set inside the British intelligence service. A retired spy named George Smiley, played by Gary Oldman, is called back to find a Soviet mole hiding at the very top of the organisation. Tom Hardy plays Ricki Tarr, a young field agent whose report sets the entire investigation in motion. Hardy's role is relatively small. However, he leaves a strong impression, with a gripping performance that anchors the early part of the story. The film also stars Colin Firth and John Hurt.

Where to Watch: Peacock Premium, Plex, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand

Christopher Nolan's war film puts you right in the middle of one of World War II's most critical moments. It depicts the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of Allied soldiers from the beaches of Dunkirk, France. Tom Hardy plays Farrier, a Royal Air Force pilot protecting the soldiers from above. He is masked for most of the film. Yet once again, Hardy proves he can deliver a powerful performance with very little dialogue. His final act is one of the most quietly heroic moments in any Tom Hardy movie on this list.

Where to Watch: Netflix, Amazon Video, Fandango At Home, Apple TV Store, Spectrum On Demand, FlixFling

This film is unlike anything else on this list. For nearly ninety minutes, Tom Hardy is the only person you see on screen. He plays Ivan Locke, a construction manager who is driving alone at night to be present at the birth of a child from a one-night affair. As he drives, everything in his life slowly falls apart through a series of phone calls. Directed by Steven Knight and featuring the voices of Olivia Colman, Ruth Wilson, and Tom Holland, this is a remarkable one-man performance that holds your attention from start to finish.

Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video, Philo, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, FlixFling, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Kanopy, Hoopla, Plex Player

Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn, this film is based on the real life of Michael Peterson. He robbed a post office and received a seven-year sentence. However, he ended up spending decades in solitary confinement after countless violent incidents inside prison. He later renamed himself Charles Bronson and became known as Britain's most dangerous prisoner. Tom Hardy delivers a ferocious and deeply committed performance, going through both physical and emotional extremes to bring this complicated real person to life.

Where to Watch: fuboTV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Kanopy

Set in rural Virginia during the 1930s Prohibition era, this crime drama follows the Bondurant brothers. They are three siblings who run an illegal bootlegging operation while authorities try to shut them down. Tom Hardy plays Forrest, the middle brother and the most formidable of the three. Quiet, tough, and seemingly impossible to kill, Forrest is a character built on restraint and Hardy plays him with a cool authority that makes every scene feel tense. Directed by John Hillcoat, the film also stars Shia LaBeouf, Jessica Chastain, and Gary Oldman.