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April 14, 2024

Tom Cruise: Quotes That Take Your Breath Away (and Maybe Make You Want to Hold On Very Tight)

Tom Cruise is a Hollywood icon. From action hero to dramatic lead, he’s delivered lines that have become ingrained in pop culture. But beyond the high-octane stunts and blockbuster films, Cruise’s characters have uttered words that resonate with us.

This list dives into 20 of the most memorable quotes from Cruise’s vast filmography. So, put on your aviator shades, rev your engines (metaphorically, of course) and get ready for a blast from the past (and present) as we revisit some of Cruise’s most quotable moments.

“I feel the need…the need for speed!” (Top Gun, 1986)
“You can’t buy back your life.” (Mission: Impossible – Fallout, 2018)
“I’m Ethan Hunt. And right now, I’m gonna need you to hold on very tight.” (Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation, 2015)
“Cash? You can’t buy loyalty with cash.” (Jerry Maguire, 1996)
“I want the truth!” (A Few Good Men, 1992)
“You complete me.” (Jerry Maguire, 1996)
“I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” (Rain Man, 1988 – though technically delivered by Al Pacino)
“Dying is easy. Living is harder.” (Edge of Tomorrow, 2014)
“Doc, I need your help. I’m in way over my head.” (Rain Man, 1988)
“We live in a world in which physical violence is a first resort.” (Minority Report, 2002)
“Vroom, vroom.” (Vanilla Sky, 2001)
“Oblivion doesn’t frighten me. What frightens me is forgetting.” (Oblivion, 2013)
“Sometimes, you gotta say, ‘What the f***?’” (Risky Business, 1983)
“You can’t handle the truth!” (A Few Good Men, 1992 – though technically delivered by Jack Nicholson)
“You don’t own me. I’m a U.S. Navy fighter pilot!” (Top Gun, 1986)”
I woke up this morning and I kissed my wife on the forehead. And guess what? I felt… nothing.” (Jerry Maguire, 1996
“Show me the money!” (Jerry Maguire, 1996)
“No dream is ever just a dream.” (Vanilla Sky, 2001)
“In life, it’s not what you hope for, it’s not what you deserve – it’s what you take!” (Jerry Maguire, 1996)
“I’m a good listener.” (A Few Good Men, 1992)