5. The Underwater Mission : ‘Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation’ (2015)
One of the most impressive underwater action scenes in all film history. Cruise was so committed to making sure that it was him in the tank for this scene, he trained to hold his breath for six full minutes.
4. Climbing the Burj Khalifa : ‘Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol’ (2011)
Cruise scales the tallest building in the world with only a single safety rope, clinging to the outside of the beautiful building with the ground 829 meters beneath him.
3. The Helicopter Chase : ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ (2018)
Cruise learned to pilot this helicopter solo for this scene so everything you see is 100% Cruise to the extreme.
2. The Motorcycle Cliff Jump : ‘Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One’ (2023)
Go see this motorcycle cliff jump on the biggest screen possible. It shows the level of commitment that Cruise always brings to his MI films.
1. The Halo Jump : ‘Mission: Impossible – Fallout’ (2018)
The halo jump is one of the most impressive and heart pounding stunts Cruise has ever performed in his career. Filmed with one continuous take, the scene follows Cruise jumping out of the plane, saving the unconscious Walker (Henry Cavill), and sticking a crazy rushed landing.
