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List of the best Tom Arnold movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Tom Arnold's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Tom Arnold movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Tom Arnold movies will be at the top of the list. Tom Arnold has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Tom Arnold movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Tom Arnold films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Tom Arnold role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Tom Arnold performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
"This list answers the questions, "What are the best Tom Arnold movies?" and "What are the greatest Tom Arnold roles of all time?"
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True LiesArnold Schwarzenegger, Eliza Dushku, Jamie Lee Curtis True Lies is a 1994 American action-comedy film written and directed by James Cameron, and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Jamie Lee Curtis in the lead roles with Tom Arnold, Bill Paxton, ...more
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Soul PlaneSofía Vergara, Snoop Dogg, Karl Malone Soul Plane is a 2004 American comedy film directed by Jessy Terrero, written by Bo Zenga, and starring Kevin Hart, Method Man, Tom Arnold, D. L. Hughley, Mo'Nique, Loni Love, K.D. Aubert, ...more
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The StupidsJenny McCarthy, Christopher Lee, Tom Arnold The Stupids is a 1996 adventure comedy film directed by John Landis. The film is based on The Stupids, characters from a series of books written by Harry Allard and illustrated by James ...more
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Freddy's Dead: The Final NightmareJohnny Depp, Alice Cooper, Roseanne Barr This film is a 1991 American comedy-horror slasher film and the sixth film in the Nightmare on Elm Street series. As the title suggests, it was intended to be the last film in the series and it ...more
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Exit WoundsEva Mendes, Steven Seagal, DMX Exit Wounds is a 2001 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and starring Steven Seagal and DMX. The film is based on the book of the same name by John Westermann. The book takes ...more
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McHale's NavyTim Curry, Debra Messing, Ernest Borgnine McHale's Navy is a 1997 military comedy film starring Tom Arnold. The movie is based on the 1962-1966 television series of the same name. Ernest Borgnine was the only member of the original ...more
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Austin Powers: International Man of MysteryElizabeth Hurley, Will Ferrell, Carrie Fisher Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery is a 1997 American action comedy film and the first installment of the Austin Powers series. It was directed by Jay Roach and written by Mike Myers, ...more
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Nine MonthsRobin Williams, Julianne Moore, Hugh Grant Nine Months is a 1995 romantic comedy film directed by Chris Columbus. It stars Hugh Grant, Julianne Moore, Tom Arnold, Joan Cusack, Jeff Goldblum, and Robin Williams. The movie is a US remake ...more
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Cradle 2 the GraveGabrielle Union, Kelly Hu, DMX Cradle 2 the Grave is a 2003 American action film directed by Andrzej Bartkowiak, and starring Jet Li and DMX. The film was released in the United States on February 28, 2003.
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CarpoolRachael Leigh Cook, Tom Arnold, Jewel Staite Carpool is a 1996 comedy film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring David Paymer and Tom Arnold.
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Gardens of the NightMichelle Rodriguez, John Malkovich, Gillian Jacobs "Gardens of the Night" is a harrowing story of survival on the mean streets of San Diego, starring Gillian Jacobs, John Malkovich and Tom Arnold. Abducted by two men and forced into ...more
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Big BullyTom Arnold, Rick Moranis, Don Knotts Big Bully is a 1996 American comedy-drama film starring Rick Moranis and Tom Arnold. The film was directed by Steve Miner and featured guest stars such as Don Knotts.
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Madea's Witness ProtectionCharlie Sheen, Denise Richards, Tyler Perry Madea's Witness Protection is a 2012 comedy film directed, written, and produced by Tyler Perry. This was the fourteenth film in the Tyler Perry film franchise and the fourth in the Madea ...more
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Undercover BluesKathleen Turner, Dennis Quaid, Dave Chappelle Undercover Blues is a 1993 comedy film about a family of secret agents, starring Kathleen Turner and Dennis Quaid. The film was written by Ian Abrams and directed by Herbert Ross.
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Other People's KidsTom Arnold, Judith Light, Bonnie Somerville Other People's Kids is a 2011 comedy film written by Hunter Covington and directed by Michael Fresco.
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EndureJudd Nelson, Tom Arnold, Joey Lauren Adams Endure is a 2010 crime thriller film directed and written by Joe O'Brien. It stars Judd Nelson, Devon Sawa, Tom Arnold and Joey Lauren Adams. The story revolves around a police detective ...more
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ConeheadsAdam Sandler, Ellen DeGeneres, William Shatner Coneheads is a 1993 American science fiction comedy film based on the Saturday Night Live sketches about the Coneheads. The film was directed by Steve Barron and produced by Lorne Michaels. It ...more
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RestitutionMena Suvari, Tom Arnold, C. Thomas Howell Restitution is a 2011 crime and thriller film written by Mark Bierlein and directed by Lance Kawas.
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Last CallTara Reid, Christopher Lloyd, Diora Baird Last Call is a 2011 comedy film written by Erik Lindsay and Scott Donnelly, and directed by Greg Garthe.
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This Is Not a TestTom Arnold, Hill Harper, Eddie Cahill This Is Not a Test is a 2008 comedy-drama written and directed by Chris Angel and filmed in Los Angeles, California. The film was released on DVD in the United States on January 20, 2009.
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The Pool BoysGeorge Takei, Rachelle Lefevre, Tom Arnold The Pool Boys is a 2010 comedy film directed by J.B. Rogers.
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Hard BreakersTia Carrere, Sophie Monk, Tom Arnold Hard Breakers is a 2010 comedy film written by Elaine Fogg and Leah Sturgis and directed by Leah Sturgis.
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Happy EndingsLisa Kudrow, Laura Dern, Tom Arnold Happy Endings is a 2005 American film written and directed by Don Roos and starring Tom Arnold, Jesse Bradford, Bobby Cannavale, Steve Coogan, Laura Dern, Maggie Gyllenhaal, Lisa Kudrow and ...more
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Jackie's BackWhoopi Goldberg, Dolly Parton, Tim Curry Jackie's Back is a 1999 television film directed by Robert Townsend. It premiered on the Lifetime Television Network on June 14, 1999.
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Hit and RunKristen Bell, Bradley Cooper, Kristin Chenoweth Outrun is a 2012 action romantic comedy film written by Sam Shepard and directed by David Palmer and Dax Shepard.
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The SkepticZoe Saldana, Tom Arnold, Edward Herrmann The Skeptic is a 2009 American suspense thriller film written and directed by Tennyson Bardwell. Starring Tim Daly, Zoe Saldana, and Tom Arnold, and featuring Robert Prosky and Edward Herrmann, ...more
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Kill SpeedTom Arnold, Nick Carter, Andrew Keegan Kill Speed is an upcoming direct-to-video action film directed by Kim Bass that stars Andrew Keegan and Brandon Quinn. The film is set in the scorched desert of Southern California and Andrew ...more
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April ShowersTom Arnold, Janel Parrish, Illeana Douglas April Showers is a 2009 American independent drama film written and directed by Andrew Robinson. It is based on the Columbine High School shootings of which Robinson is a survivor. The film was ...more
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Three Wise GuysJudd Nelson, Roddy Piper, Katey Sagal Three Wise Guys is a 2005 American TV movie directed by Robert Iscove and starring Eddie McClintock, Jodi Lyn O'Keefe, Judd Nelson, Nicholas Turturro, Roddy Piper, Tom Arnold and Katey Sagal.
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The Bad PennyBai Ling, Tom Arnold, Ilia Volok The Bad Penny is a 2010 drama, mystery and thriller film written by Todd Bellanca and Sasha Levinson and directed by Todd Bellanca.
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Walk a Mile in My PradasTom Arnold, Dee Wallace, Mike Starr Walk a Mile in My Pradas is a 2010 comedy film written by Rick Karatas, Tom Archdeacon and directed by Joey Sylvester.
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The Jerk TheoryDanny Bonaduce, Jenna Dewan, Tom Arnold The Jerk Theory is a 2009 comedy film written and directed by Scott S. Anderson.
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Beethoven's Christmas AdventureJohn Cleese, Tom Arnold, Dee Bradley Baker Beethoven's Christmas Adventure is a 2011 comedy film written by Daniel Altiere and Steven Altiere and directed by John Putch.
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GrassrootsCobie Smulders, Tom Arnold, Jason Biggs Grassroots is a 2012 American film directed by Stephen Gyllenhaal, based on the book Zioncheck for President by Phil Campbell. Shot in Seattle, the film revolves around a grassroots campaign for ...more
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LloydTom Arnold, Taylor Negron, Tony Longo Lloyd is a 2001 American comedy film.
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OrangesHeather Locklear, Tom Sizemore, Tom Arnold Oranges is a 2007 film drama starring Tom Sizemore, Tom Arnold, Heather Locklear and Jill Hennessy. The film was not fully released until 2011, when it was released under the title Game of
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The Year of Getting to Know UsSharon Stone, Lucy Liu, Jimmy Fallon The Year of Getting to Know Us is a 2008 film directed by Patrick Sisam.
The Woman Who Loved ElvisRoseanne Barr, Tom Arnold, Danielle Harris The Woman Who Loved Elvis is an American television film that aired on ABC on April 18, 1993 from 9:00 to 11:00 pm Eastern time. The film starred Roseanne Barr, her then husband Tom Arnold, it ...more
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Palo AltoAutumn Reeser, Tom Arnold, Ben Savage Palo Alto is a 2007 independent film that is set in Palo Alto, California and was produced by three locals of that city. The plot centers on four college freshmen on their last night of ...more
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John Carpenter presents Body BagsMark Hamill, Debbie Harry, Tom Arnold Body Bags is a 1993 American horror sci-fi anthology film, originally made for television, featuring three unconnected stories, with bookend segments featuring John Carpenter and Tobe Hooper as ...more
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Children on Their BirthdaysTom Arnold, Tania Raymonde, Christopher McDonald Children on Their Birthdays is a 2002 American independent film directed by Mark Medoff. The screenplay written by Douglas Sloan is based on "Children on Their Birthdays", the short ...more
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Animal FactoryMickey Rourke, Willem Dafoe, Edward Furlong Animal Factory is a 2000 crime drama film about life in prison, set in San Quentin. The film was directed by Steve Buscemi, and stars Willem Dafoe, Edward Furlong, Danny Trejo, John Heard, ...more
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PrideTerrence Howard, Bernie Mac, Tom Arnold Pride is a 2007 biopic drama feature film released by Lionsgate Entertainment on March 23, 2007. Loosely based upon the true story of Philadelphia swim coach James "Jim" Ellis, Pride ...more
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Bar HoppingKelly Preston, Tom Arnold, Kevin Nealon Bar Hopping is a 2000 comedy film directed by Steve Cohen starring Robert HegyesTom Arnold, Linda Favila, Nicole Sullivan, John Henson, Anson Downes, Romy Windsor, Scott Baio and Kevin Nealon. ...more
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Hansel and GretelDakota Fanning, Taylor Momsen, Howie Mandel Hansel and Gretel is a 2002 film adaptation of the Brothers Grimm children's story. It stars Jacob Smith and Taylor Momsen as the eponymous characters. It includes the Sandman, played by Howie ...more
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The Final SeasonRachael Leigh Cook, Sean Astin, Tom Arnold The Final Season is a 2007 baseball film starring Sean Astin, Rachael Leigh Cook, Tom Arnold, Powers Boothe, Brett Claywell, Michael Angarano, and Marshall Bell and directed by David Mickey ...more
HeroChevy Chase, Dustin Hoffman, Geena Davis Hero is a 1992 comedy-drama film directed by English film director Stephen Frears, written by David Webb Peoples and based on a story by Laura Ziskin, Alvin Sargent and David Webb Peoples. The ...more
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Just for KicksTom Arnold, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Cole Sprouse Just 4 Kicks is a direct-to-video 2003 film starring Disney Channel stars Wendi McLendon-Covey and Mary Birdsong-Covey as Wendi and Mary Martin and Tom Arnold as their father and coach.
