Though he has solidified himself as a superstar in Hollywood thanks to his superhero movies and other blockbuster franchises,Tom Holland’s best movies and TV shows showcase an impressive career that is just getting started. Holland was born in London, England, on July 01, 2025. It didn’t take long for him to start pursuing a career in acting, with his leading performance in the stage musical ofBilly Elliotin 2008, quickly followed by his acclaimed debut movie performance in 2012’sThe Impossible.
Since then, Holland has become a household name, mostly due to his winning performance as Peter Parker, aka Spider-Man, in the MCU movies. However, as much as that role has given Holland some of his best movies, he has also pushed himself beyond that role into other exciting projects. Holland’s upcoming slate is as exciting as ever withSpider-Man: Brand New Dayas well as the star-studded Christopher Nolan epicThe Odyssey.
Though Tom Holland is mostly known for his crowd-pleasing work in superhero movies and action adventures, the actor has shown a willingness to take on more challenging and darker material. Such is certainly the case withThe Devil All the Time,in which Holland leads a star-studded cast in a gripping crime thriller. The actor stars as Arvin Russell, a young man living in an isolated rural community who finds himself pulled into a dark showdown with a corrupt new preacher (Robert Pattinson).
The Devil All the Timefinds several grim and violent storylines intersecting with an ensemble that includes Sebastian Stan, Bill Skarsgård, and Riley Keough. However,it isHolland who is really the star of the movie, turning in a performance that is full of the young innocence he has shown in previous roles while also bringing a dark underbelly that grows over the course of the movie. It is a tense and disturbing odyssey that keeps you gripped the entire time.
Tom Holland and his fellow MCU costar, Chris Pratt, jumped over to another successful Disney property, lending their voices to Pixar’sOnward. The animated adventure takes place in a reality in which the legends of magic were actually true and led to a modern society where mythical creatures, wizards, and other fantasy elements live together. Holland and Pratt star as two elf brothers who set out on a quest to complete a magic spell that will allow their late father to return for a brief time.
WhileOnwardcontinues the Disney trope of dead parents, it also finds some new ways to approach it that end up being quite touching. While the fantasy world that the movie takes place in feels a little like wasted potential, it is the story of the brotherly bond that makes for the highlight ofOnward, especially withthe fun chemistry between Holland and Pratt.
In Tom Holland’s most recent project, the actor stepped into the television world for a project that was much different from what he had done before.The Crowded Roomis a true-crime miniseriesset in New York City in 1979. Holland stars as Danny Sullivan, a young man who is arrested for a brutal crime. As he is interrogated by an investigator (Amanda Seyfried), Danny looks back over past events and gradually comes to terms with a life-altering reality he had previously been blind to.
While the 10-episode miniseries received a mixed response from critics,Holland’s performance was highlighted as the best part of the show. He is given the daunting task of bringing this complex character to life, but Holland shows new sides of his talent, guiding the audience through the tricky developments with a grounded and nuanced performance. He was nominated for a Critics' Choice Award for his performance.
Tom Holland had the honor of leading the first MCU movie post-Avengers: Endgame, and while the cinematic universe has stumbled since that epic culmination,Spider-Man: Far From Homemanaged to deliver a really fun time. The second MCU Spider-Man movie finds Peter Parker overcome with losing Tony Stark and wanting to briefly escape the superhero life during a school trip to Europe. However, his relaxation plans are interrupted by the arrival of Nick Fury and a multiverse hero known as Mysterio (Jake Gyllenhaal).
The movie doesn’t quite capture the charm of Holland’s first soloSpider-Manmovie, with it leaning into the comedic adventure too much at times. However, it is still a very funny movie, with the relationship between Peter and MJ (Zendaya) being one of the most entertaining aspects of the story. Gyllenhaal also makes for a wonderful addition as his Mysterio delivers another terrific villain twist in the story, as well as a memorable post-credit scene.
While fans won’t see Tom Holland in this movie, he is still a pivotal part of this ambitious drama.Lockestars Tom Hardyas a family man and businessman who, on the eve of a big job, is forced to leave his work behind, break his plans with his family, and make a drive to confront a dark secret that is now impossible to hide. What makesLockeunique is that the entire movie is set in this car, with Hardy as the only actor on screen, simply having phone conversations with various people as he drives.
Holland provides the voice of Hardy’s son, who gradually begins to realize there is something serious going on. Even with just his voice performance,Holland brings depth to the character, and he joins a voice cast that includes Andrew Scott and Olivia Colman. However,Lockeis truly Hardy’s movie as he delivers a commanding yet reserved performance as a man whose life is coming apart but maintains a sense of morals.
In his feature film debut, Tom Holland delivers a powerful performance in helping to tell the harrowingtrue story ofThe Impossible.Naomi Watts and Ewan McGregor star as parents who vacation with their three sons in Thailand only for their resort to be struck by the tsunami that devastated the country in 2004. In the aftermath of the wave and the ensuing chaos, the scattered family members fight to survive and reunite.
Holland is remarkable as the family’s oldest son, Lucas, who finds his inner hero during the disaster as he not only seeks out his own family but is determined to help others. It is a powerful drama that tells the incredible story of a real family who survived this ordeal, but it is also a reminder of the lives lost in this tragedy. Holland was nominated for several critics' awards for his astonishing performance as a child actor.
After making his very successful MCU debut inCaptain America: Civil War,Tom Holland was given the chance to headline his own movie withSpider-Man: Homecoming.Taking place in the aftermath ofCivil War, the movie finds Peter Parker attempting to prove himself worthy of becoming an Avenger while also juggling his responsibilities as a high school student. Meanwhile, he faces off with a new formidable enemy in the blue-collar yet high-tech thief known as Vulture (Michael Keaton).
While Holland showed plenty of charm and humor in his debut,his solo adventure really cements the fact that he is an exceptional choice to play Spider-Man. The movie also wisely does what otherSpider-Manmovies failed to do, which is make it feel like a high school sory. The entire ensemble is terrific, with Zendaya, Jacob Batalon, and Keaton as the standouts.
It is hard to countAvengers: Endgameas a Tom Holland movie given his brief screen time. However, even with the packed ensemble ofAvengers: Infinity War, Holland manages to stand out among his fellow superheroes. The movie allows Thanos to truly step into the spotlight for the first time and prove he is a formidable villain. Meanwhile, the scattered Avengers attempt to stop him, with Peter Parker joining Tony Stark, Doctor Strange, and the Guardians of the Galaxy in space.
The movie is a darker and more intense Avengers experience, especially with the villain getting more screen time than most of the heroes. However, it is also a thrilling adventure with a lot of humor. That makes way for one of the most devastating gut punches in the MCU withInfinity War’s closing moments. However, as heartbreaking as the entire sequence is,Holland’s performance is what really brings the house down.
Tom Holland made his much-anticipated MCU debut inCaptain America: Civil War, quickly proving himself a great choice for the iconic role.Captain America: Civil Warfinds the Avengers divided over a proposed plan to register all superheroes so there is some accountability for the damage they cause. While this pits Steve Rogers and Tony Stark at odds, the emergence of the Winter Soldier complicates things further with the heroes facing off.
While the movie is a thrilling globe-trotting superhero thriller, one of the most crowd-pleasing scenes is Tony visiting Queens and recruiting young Peter Parker.Holland has the perfect mix of smart-aleck humor, excited naivety, and unstoppable heroism. He is one part of a very big superhero story, but Holland really makes his mark. The movie itself has been hailed as one of the MCU’s best while also delivering one of the most emotional climaxes.
The thirdSpider-Manmovie in the MCU not only ended up being Tom Holland’s best Spider-Man outing but also a celebration of the Spider-Man legacy on the big screen. With Peter Parker dealing with the aftermath of his identity being exposed to the world, he seeks Doctor Strange’s help to reshape reality only to bring in some unexpected guests from across the multiverse, including a couple of fellow Spider-Men.
While the MCU’s multiverse storyline has been controversial for many, there was no denying the fun of seeing Andrew Garfield and Tobey Maguire step into the MCU as their respective versions of Spider-Man. However, with those two actors returning, it is all the more impressive thatHolland manages to truly shine in the role, going to some emotional places he has never reached with this character before. It also sets the stage for anexciting and very differentSpider-Man 4.
