10 best movies and TV series with Tom Hiddleston

2024 Author: Malcolm Clapton | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-17 03:44

"Thor", "High-rise", "Only Lovers Left Alive", "The Empty Crown" and other films and TV series with the famous Loki from the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

Films with Tom Hiddleston

1. Archipelago

• UK, 2010.
• Drama.
• Duration: 114 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 1.

Before leaving for Africa for a year, Edward (Hiddleston) visits his mother and sister, who rented a cottage on a secluded island and decided to have a farewell dinner. The father cannot join the holiday for several days, which provokes scandals between family members.

This is Tom Hiddleston's first major role on the big screen. Before he was known only as a theater and television actor. Here he has not yet come to all the familiar image and looks quite unusual.

The structure of the picture is in many ways reminiscent of a theatrical production: most of the scenes were filmed with a stationary camera and one frame. It can be seen that theatrical actor Hiddleston takes this approach easily.

2. Thor

• USA, 2011.
• Action, science fiction.
• Duration: 115 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 0.

The mighty but arrogant god of thunder, Thor, was guilty of his father. As punishment, the latter sent his son to earth and deprived of the main weapon - the hammer of Mjolnir. Torah needs to prove that he deserves to be a god, protecting ordinary people from danger.

In 2011, there was a real breakthrough in Hiddleston's career. He joined the emerging MCU. The Briton played the god of cunning and deception Loki - Thor's brother. Many viewers fell in love with this controversial character even more than the main character.

Hiddleston returned to his role in all subsequent films of the series, and each time his role became more and more significant. And in the first crossover of the cinematic universe "The Avengers", he even acted as the main villain.

Most likely, after Infinity War, he will no longer appear in the Marvel films. But a separate series about this hero is already being developed. True, it is not known whether Hiddleston will play him or another actor will be hired.

3. Deep blue sea

• USA, UK, 2011.
• Drama, melodrama.
• Duration: 98 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 3.

In post-war Britain, soldiers and officers go home. Esther Collier, a married wealthy lady, meets former military pilot Freddie Page at a golf club. A passion arises between the characters, which destroys Esther's family life.

Hiddleston's charisma and charm quickly attracted the attention of authors of dramas and historical films: he suits classic costumes, and in the image of a hero-lover he makes the audience in awe.

4. Only lovers will survive

• Great Britain, Germany, 2013.
• Drama, fantasy.
• Duration: 123 minutes.
• IMDb: 7, 3.

Ancient vampires Adam and Eve live far from each other. He plays rock music and hates people. She loves to talk about poetry and follows fashion. When Adam becomes depressed, Eve has to get out of the house and fly to him. But circumstances and not the most beloved relatives only complicate the situation.

Legendary director Jim Jarmusch chose Hiddleston to partner with the stunning actress Tilda Swinton. There are almost no dynamics in this film, and therefore the whole action is built solely on the emotions and conversations of the characters. If you watch it without translation, you can enjoy not only the excellent acting, but also hear how well Tom's speech is delivered.

5. Crimson Peak

• USA, Canada, 2015.
• Melodrama, horror.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 5.

The daughter of a famous American businessman, Edith Cushing, meets with entrepreneur Thomas Sharp. Soon they fall in love, and he takes the girl to his ancestral mansion. In this beautiful but frightening place, Thomas lives with his sister Lucille. However, it turns out that both the house itself and its inhabitants are deadly.

Another collaboration of Hiddleston with a famous director. This time, the actor was called by the master of fairy tales and horrors, Guillermo del Toro. According to rumors, initially Benedict Cumberbatch was invited to this role, but he left the project. He was replaced by the equally interesting and bright Hiddleston. Thanks to the acting and the directorial style of del Toro, the film came out stunningly beautiful.

6. High-rise

• UK, 2015.
• Drama, fantasy.
• Duration: 119 minutes.
• IMDb: 5, 6.

An elite house in a modern London neighborhood can be considered an analogue of the whole society. It has everything for life, right up to elementary school. But there is also a stratification of residents by class. And soon tension between different strata of society begins to build up, gradually turning into open hostility.

The "skyscraper" is considered by many to be one of the most underrated dystopias. Either because of an unsuccessful advertising campaign, or because of the cruelty, the film did not pay off at the box office. Meanwhile, this is a really interesting movie.

In addition, Tom Hiddleston played the main role in it. It's fascinating to watch him go from being a stylish and decent gentleman to a tired, shabby person.

7. I saw the light

• USA, 2015.
• Drama, biography, music.
• Duration: 123 minutes.
• IMDb: 5, 7.

Biographical story of legendary country musician Hank Williams. Already at the age of 25, he became a real star, thanks to his work. But fame was not easy for him: family life collapsed, and Hank himself became addicted to alcohol.

This picture is also not well known to the general public. But fans of Hiddleston should watch it, if only for the sake of the unusual image of the actor. For the role, he lost a lot of weight and learned to play the guitar. To get better acquainted with country music, Hiddleston temporarily moved to Nashville - the place where Williams' fame came from. In addition, he performs all the songs in the film himself.

8. Kong: Skull Island

• USA, 2017.
• Adventure, action, fantasy.
• Duration: 118 minutes.
• IMDb: 6, 7.

A team of scientists and military personnel is sent to an uncharted island. Soon they learn that a huge monster Kong lives there. Their journey quickly turns into a struggle between man and nature. They will not immediately realize that Kong is not an enemy at all.

Now Hiddleston has a chance to become the "face" of another major MCU. In Kong, he played the main role, and soon the events of this film should intersect with the story of Godzilla in 2014. So the return of the actor in the sequels is very likely.

TV series with Tom Hiddleston

1. Empty crown

• UK, 2012.
• Drama, historical.
• Duration: 2 seasons.
• IMDb: 8, 4.

The BBC series is based on classic historical plays by William Shakespeare. Each episode is an adaptation of a famous work.

Tom Hiddleston starred in the episode "Henry V" based on the play of the same name. The plot here is transmitted in chamber and very close to the original, with practically no deviations. This film can also be called the return of the actor to theatrical images.

2. Night administrator

• UK, USA, 2016.
• Drama, thriller, crime.
• Duration: 1 season.
• IMDb: 8, 2.

Former British soldier Jonathan Pine works as a night administrator. After the tragic events, he is hired by intelligence. Pine must get into the credibility of the arms dealer Richard Ropper. But soon a passion arises between Ropper's girlfriend and the administrator.

The action of John le Carré's famous book "The Night Manager" has been moved to the present day, avoiding the need to match the historical scenery. But Tom Hiddleston and Hugh Laurie, who played the main villain, got the opportunity to appear before the audience as examples of style. Of course, a lot of time has been devoted to the love line.