Tom Cruise’s CRAZIEST Stunts EVER! You Won’t Believe #1!

Over the course of his career, Tom Cruise has demonstrated an incredible dedication to his passion for cinema and thrilling audiences worldwide by performing daring stunts that border on the impossible. With Mission: Impossible possibly drawing to a close with the release of Mission: Impossible – Fallout, it’s a perfect opportunity to pay tribute to Tom Cruise’s heart-stopping feats by revisiting some of the most exhilarating stunts from his filmography.

In the thrilling world of Mission: Impossible, the jaw-dropping, death-defying stunts are primarily due to Tom Cruise’s unwavering courage and the tireless efforts of the vast crew who meticulously orchestrate these breathtaking scenes for audiences around the globe. Here, we delve into the most perilous and awe-inspiring stunts from all eight Mission: Impossible films spanning the last three decades.

8. The Rooftop Jump

Breaking an Ankle in Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

As a die-hard movie enthusiast, I’ve got to share an exciting behind-the-scenes tale about the making of Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Unlike some daring, adrenaline-pumping stunts Tom Cruise is known for, this one was a bit more unconventional yet equally thrilling. During filming in London, he was tasked with an extraordinary leap between two buildings. Unfortunately, instead of landing smoothly as planned, Tom overshot his mark and broke his right ankle upon impact.

Despite the buildings providing a safe gap to prevent any fatal mishaps, this stunt still left our fearless action hero with an injury that moviegoers could see clearly when Ethan Hunt hobbled away on-screen. This just goes to show the level of commitment Tom Cruise demonstrates in ensuring every scene is flawlessly executed.

7. Holding onto the Airbus A400M

Cruising Altitude in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

In “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation,” Tom Cruise’s dream becomes reality as he performs an extraordinary feat by clinging onto an A400 plane instead of the conventional way of being a passenger. Although safety measures like harnesses and straps are in place, the stunt remains incredibly perilous due to factors such as high speed, powerful wind, and potential hazards like rocks or birds that could lead to catastrophe at such speeds. Strapping himself onto an Airbus A400 is merely the beginning of Tom Cruise’s daring escapades, but undoubtedly one of his most memorable stunts.

6. HALO Jump

A 25,000 ft Jump in Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

In the movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”, Tom Cruise achieved the most thrilling feat of his acting career by performing a HALO jump, leaping from a C-17 military aircraft at approximately 30,000 feet and reaching speeds up to 220 MPH. To make the experience as authentic and exhilarating as possible for viewers, Tom Cruise chose to execute this dangerous stunt himself. Despite wearing a specially designed oxygen mask to prevent fainting due to lack of oxygen at such great heights and altitude, this jump was still incredibly perilous. The result is a stunning scene that leaves audiences breathless with awe.

5. Climbing Burj Khalifa

Cruising on the Tallest Building at 2,723 ft in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)

It’s not surprising that Tom Cruise would want to ascend the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest structure standing over a mile high. Given his safety equipment, Tom Cruise scaled this monumental building in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, even performing death-defying feats like running across glass windows and leaping while attached to his rope. This stunt is undeniably thrilling, and those with a fear of heights will certainly appreciate the magnitude of this daring act when they watch the film.

4. Underwater Breathing for an Underwater Vault

Tom Cruise Held His Breath for 6 Minutes in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

In the thrilling world of cinema, one particularly challenging underwater stunt can be found in the movie “Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation”. Unlike typical acting, this scene required Tom Cruise to perform underwater without the aid of breathing equipment. This was no ordinary feat, as the actor had to exert himself physically while also delivering a convincing performance. Under such extreme circumstances, Tom Cruise managed to hold his breath for an astonishing 6 minutes and 30 seconds – providing the crew with one extended take. Even though some parts of the set were digitally created, controlling his breath was a vital aspect of the film, adding a level of suspense as Tom not only had to execute the action, but also hold his breath long enough for the scene to be filmed, wait for air bubbles from the diving crew to dissipate, and then wait for the divers to return to resupply him with air.

3. Helicopter Flying Through Canyons

Corkscrew Turns in Freezing Weather for Mission: Impossible – Fallout

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Fallout (2018)

In the movie “Mission: Impossible – Fallout”, Tom Cruise’s real-life piloting skills undoubtedly added an authentic touch, despite likely causing quite a bit of tension among the cast and crew. The climactic part of the film features Ethan Hunt piloting a helicopter, skillfully dodging another lethal chopper in a thrilling chase sequence. Rather than having two stunt teams collide dangerously, Tom Cruise took control of the helicopter himself, flying precariously close to cliffs and mountains where speed was crucial, and any miscalculation could lead to a fatal crash or collision with the other helicopter. Tom Cruise even pushed boundaries by executing daring corkscrew turns and concluding the scene by hanging from a helicopter load that was more than 2,000 feet above the ground.

2. Motorcycle Cliff Jump

Going Full Throttle a Cliff Into a BASE Jump Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning (2023)

Among the riskiest feats in the Mission: Impossible series is the motorbike leap off a cliff, featured in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning. This death-defying stunt required constructing a ramp from a Norwegian cliff, with Tom Cruise riding his bike across it and soaring into the air, deploying a parachute at a secure distance. However, even then, there were unpredictable factors like wind and rock walls that could potentially derail the whole operation, leading to severe injury or worse. Remarkably, Tom Cruise continues to flirt with danger in each stunt, and this is no exception; he gracefully jumps from his motorbike and deploys his parachute. What’s fascinating about this stunt is that it wasn’t filmed just once but was executed six times.

1. Clinging to a Bi-Plane

8,000 ft with 140 MPH Winds in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning

Featured in: Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025)

In the thrilling climax of “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” I found myself gripped by a heart-stopping dogfight between two biplanes – one a vibrant yellow, the other bold red. As Tom Cruise dangled precariously from his plane, it felt like he was hanging on for more than just dear life. His determination to seize control of one aircraft and leap to the other was breathtakingly intense.

Watching this spectacle unfold on screen was already exhilarating, but witnessing the real-life version was nothing short of awe-inspiring. That’s because Tom Cruise truly defied gravity by hanging from a moving, barrel-rolling biplane – all while securely fastened with safety harnesses!

The raw power of the winds whizzing past, the deafening roar of the propellers, and the sheer speed of those planes would tire anyone, let alone under the pressure of multiple takes for such an extended sequence. But Tom Cruise pushed through, delivering a performance that was worth every exhausting moment.

2025-05-28 15:06