Best Tom Skerritt movies
Today we present the best Tom Skerritt movies. If you are a great movie fan, you will surely know most of them, but we hope to discover a movie that you have not yet seen ... and that you love! Let's go there with the best movies from Tom Skerritt:
TOP 25:
Knight Moves
Tom Skerritt as: Frank Sedman
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Release: 1992
A chess grandmaster is in a big tournament, and when his lover is found painted up and the blood drained out of her body he becomes a chief suspect. After he gets a call from the killer urging him to try and figure out the game, he cooperates with police and a psychologist to try and catch the killer, but doubts linger about the grandmaster's innocence as the string of grisly murders continues.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Blu Mankuma movies?
Genre: Mystery, Thriller
Release: 1992
A chess grandmaster is in a big tournament, and when his lover is found painted up and the blood drained out of her body he becomes a chief suspect. After he gets a call from the killer urging him to try and figure out the game, he cooperates with police and a psychologist to try and catch the killer, but doubts linger about the grandmaster's innocence as the string of grisly murders continues.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Blu Mankuma movies?
TOP 24:
The Rookie
Tom Skerritt as: Eugene Ackerman
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 1990
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Beth Grant movies?
Genre: Action, Crime, Drama, Thriller
Release: 1990
Veteran cop Nick Pulovski is used to playing musical partners; many of the partners he's had in the past have died on the job, and often as a result of Nick's risky tactics. But the rookie who's been assigned to help Nick bust a carjacking ring is almost as hotheaded as he is … and when Nick gets kidnapped, his newbie partner is his only hope.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Beth Grant movies?
TOP 23:
Category 7: The End of the World
Tom Skerritt as: Colonel Mike Davis
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Release: 2005
It's tornadoes, hurricanes, electrical storms, and mass destruction as the effects of global warming brew into a super storm that threatens to rend the earth with an unprecedented power. Beautiful scientist Faith Clavell, storm chaser Tommy Tornado, and Judith Carr, the head of FEMA, can stop the inevitable from happening-if they have the courage to venture into the roiling blackness of the storm itself.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Shannen Doherty movies?
Genre: Action, Horror, Thriller
Release: 2005
It's tornadoes, hurricanes, electrical storms, and mass destruction as the effects of global warming brew into a super storm that threatens to rend the earth with an unprecedented power. Beautiful scientist Faith Clavell, storm chaser Tommy Tornado, and Judith Carr, the head of FEMA, can stop the inevitable from happening-if they have the courage to venture into the roiling blackness of the storm itself.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Shannen Doherty movies?
TOP 22:
Journey Back to Christmas
Tom Skerritt as: Tobias Cook
Genre: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Release: 2016
WWII has ended and Hanna is still grieving over her husband's disappearance. When the Christmas Comet appears for the first time in 70 years, Hanna is caught in a terrible storm and knocked unconscious. When she wakes up, she's in 2016.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Doug Murray movies?
Genre: Drama, Family, TV Movie
Release: 2016
WWII has ended and Hanna is still grieving over her husband's disappearance. When the Christmas Comet appears for the first time in 70 years, Hanna is caught in a terrible storm and knocked unconscious. When she wakes up, she's in 2016.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Doug Murray movies?
TOP 21:
The Other Sister
Tom Skerritt as: Radley Tate
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1999
A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Juliet Mills movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1999
A mentally challenged girl proves herself to be every bit as capable as her "perfect" sister when she moves into an apartment and begins going to college.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Juliet Mills movies?
TOP 20:
Memory: The Origins of Alien
Tom Skerritt as: Himself
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2019
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Veronica Cartwright movies?
Genre: Documentary
Release: 2019
The untold origin story behind Ridley Scott's Alien - rooted in Greek and Egyptian mythologies, underground comics, the art of Francis Bacon, and the dark visions of Dan O'Bannon and H.R. Giger. A contemplation on the symbiotic collaborative process of movie-making, the power of myth, and our collective unconscious.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Veronica Cartwright movies?
TOP 19:
Ted
Tom Skerritt as: Himself
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Release: 2012
John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Joel McHale movies?
Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Release: 2012
John Bennett, a man whose childhood wish of bringing his teddy bear to life came true, now must decide between keeping the relationship with the bear or his girlfriend, Lori.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Joel McHale movies?
TOP 18:
At Middleton
Tom Skerritt as: Dr. Roland Emerson
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Release: 2013
Two parents fall in love over the course of a single day while playing hooky from their children's college tour.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Taissa Farmiga movies?
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Release: 2013
Two parents fall in love over the course of a single day while playing hooky from their children's college tour.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Taissa Farmiga movies?
TOP 17:
The Turning Point
Tom Skerritt as: Wayne
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1977
When her daughter joins a ballet company, a former dancer is forced to confront her long-ago decision to give up the stage to have a family.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Anne Bancroft movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1977
When her daughter joins a ballet company, a former dancer is forced to confront her long-ago decision to give up the stage to have a family.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Anne Bancroft movies?
TOP 16:
Singles
Tom Skerritt as: Mayor Weber
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1992
Romantic comedy about six of Seattle's young people, most of whom live in the same apartment building and whose lives revolve around the city's ever-expanding music scene. The interrelated stories about each character's progress through the singles scene are intriguing and often very funny, and the soundtrack is a grunge fanatic's dream, with the likes of Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Mudhoney.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Abby Elliott movies?
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1992
Romantic comedy about six of Seattle's young people, most of whom live in the same apartment building and whose lives revolve around the city's ever-expanding music scene. The interrelated stories about each character's progress through the singles scene are intriguing and often very funny, and the soundtrack is a grunge fanatic's dream, with the likes of Soundgarden, Pearl Jam and Mudhoney.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Abby Elliott movies?
TOP 15:
Ice Castles
Tom Skerritt as: Marcus Winston
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1978
A young girl is on top of the world until a tragic accident dashes her hopes and dreams of becoming a world-class figure skater. Only with the help of those who love her can she prove to the world -- and herself -- that she still has the potential to realize her dreams.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Robby Benson movies?
Genre: Drama, Romance
Release: 1978
A young girl is on top of the world until a tragic accident dashes her hopes and dreams of becoming a world-class figure skater. Only with the help of those who love her can she prove to the world -- and herself -- that she still has the potential to realize her dreams.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Robby Benson movies?
TOP 14:
Tears of the Sun
Tom Skerritt as: Captain Bill Rhodes
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Release: 2003
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Cole Hauser movies?
Genre: Action, Drama, War
Release: 2003
Navy SEAL Lieutenant A.K. Waters and his elite squadron of tactical specialists are forced to choose between their duty and their humanity, between following orders by ignoring the conflict that surrounds them, or finding the courage to follow their conscience and protect a group of innocent refugees. When the democratic government of Nigeria collapses and the country is taken over by a ruthless military dictator, Waters, a fiercely loyal and hardened veteran is dispatched on a routine mission to retrieve a Doctors Without Borders physician.
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Cole Hauser movies?
TOP 13:
Up in Smoke
Tom Skerritt as: Strawberry
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1978
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Snoop Dogg movies?
Genre: Comedy
Release: 1978
An unemployed pot-smoking slacker and amateur drummer, Anthony Stoner ditches his strict parents and hits the road, eventually meeting kindred spirit Pedro de Pacas. While the drug-ingesting duo is soon arrested for possession of marijuana, Anthony and Pedro get released on a technicality, allowing them to continue their many misadventures and ultimately compete in a rock band contest, where they perform the raucous tune "Earache My Eye."
Did you know that this movie is also one of best Snoop Dogg movies?
TOP 12:
Thieves Like Us
Tom Skerritt as: Dee Mobley
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Release: 1974
Bowie, a youthful convicted murderer, and bank robbers Chicamaw and T-Dub escape from a Mississippi chain gang in the 1930s. They hole up with a gas station attendant and continue robbing banks. Bowie, who is injured in an auto accident, takes refuge with the daughter of the gas station attendant, Keechie. They become romantically involved but their relationship is strained by Bowie's refusal to turn his back on crime. The film is based on the novel Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson. The novel is also the source material for the 1949 film They Live by Night, directed by Nicholas Ray.
Genre: Crime, Drama, Romance
Release: 1974
Bowie, a youthful convicted murderer, and bank robbers Chicamaw and T-Dub escape from a Mississippi chain gang in the 1930s. They hole up with a gas station attendant and continue robbing banks. Bowie, who is injured in an auto accident, takes refuge with the daughter of the gas station attendant, Keechie. They become romantically involved but their relationship is strained by Bowie's refusal to turn his back on crime. The film is based on the novel Thieves Like Us by Edward Anderson. The novel is also the source material for the 1949 film They Live by Night, directed by Nicholas Ray.
TOP 11:
Fallen
Tom Skerritt as: Zeke
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
Release: 2006
For high schooler Aaron Corbett, turning 18 means becoming not just a man but a nephilim, too -- half human, half angel, with supernatural abilities.
Genre: Drama, Fantasy, TV Movie
Release: 2006
For high schooler Aaron Corbett, turning 18 means becoming not just a man but a nephilim, too -- half human, half angel, with supernatural abilities.
TOP 10:
Smoke Signals
Tom Skerritt as: Police Chief
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1998
Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Release: 1998
Young Indian man Thomas is a nerd in his reservation, wearing oversize glasses and telling everyone stories no-one wants to hear. His parents died in a fire in 1976, and Thomas was saved by Arnold. Arnold soon left his family, and Victor hasn't seen his father for 10 years. When Victor hears Arnold has died, Thomas offers him funding for the trip to get Arnold's remains
TOP 9:
Top Gun
Tom Skerritt as: Cdr. Mike 'Viper' Metcalf
Genre: Action, Drama
Release: 1986
For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
Genre: Action, Drama
Release: 1986
For Lieutenant Pete 'Maverick' Mitchell and his friend and co-pilot Nick 'Goose' Bradshaw, being accepted into an elite training school for fighter pilots is a dream come true. But a tragedy, as well as personal demons, will threaten Pete's dreams of becoming an ace pilot.
TOP 8:
The Dead Zone
Tom Skerritt as: Sheriff George Bannerman
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Release: 1983
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction, Thriller
Release: 1983
Johnny Smith is a schoolteacher with his whole life ahead of him but, after leaving his fiancee's home one night, is involved in a car crash which leaves him in a coma for 5 years. When he wakes, he discovers he has an ability to see into the past, present and future life of anyone with whom he comes into physical contact.
TOP 7:
A River Runs Through It
Tom Skerritt as: Rev. Maclean
Genre: Drama
Release: 1992
A River Runs Through is a cinematographically stunning true story of Norman Maclean. The story follows Norman and his brother Paul through the experiences of life and growing up, and how their love of fly fishing keeps them together despite varying life circumstances in the untamed west of Montana in the 1920's.
Genre: Drama
Release: 1992
A River Runs Through is a cinematographically stunning true story of Norman Maclean. The story follows Norman and his brother Paul through the experiences of life and growing up, and how their love of fly fishing keeps them together despite varying life circumstances in the untamed west of Montana in the 1920's.
TOP 6:
M*A*S*H
Tom Skerritt as: Duke Forrest
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Release: 1970
The staff of a Korean War field hospital use humor and high jinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, War
Release: 1970
The staff of a Korean War field hospital use humor and high jinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war.
TOP 5:
Lucky
Tom Skerritt as: Fred
Genre: Drama
Release: 2017
Follows the journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town. He finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration.
Genre: Drama
Release: 2017
Follows the journey of a 90-year-old atheist and the quirky characters that inhabit his off-the-map desert town. He finds himself at the precipice of life, thrust into a journey of self-exploration.
TOP 4:
Steel Magnolias
Tom Skerritt as: Drum Eatenton
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1989
This heart wrenching drama is about a beauty shop, in Louisana owned by Truvy, and the tragedies of all of her clients.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1989
This heart wrenching drama is about a beauty shop, in Louisana owned by Truvy, and the tragedies of all of her clients.
TOP 3:
Contact
Tom Skerritt as: David Drumlin
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Release: 1997
Contact is a science fiction film about an encounter with alien intelligence. Based on the novel by Carl Sagan the film starred Jodie Foster as the one chosen scientist who must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.
Genre: Drama, Mystery, Science Fiction
Release: 1997
Contact is a science fiction film about an encounter with alien intelligence. Based on the novel by Carl Sagan the film starred Jodie Foster as the one chosen scientist who must make some difficult decisions between her beliefs, the truth, and reality.
TOP 2:
Harold and Maude
Tom Skerritt as: Motorcycle Officer
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1971
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.
Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance
Release: 1971
The young Harold lives in his own world of suicide-attempts and funeral visits to avoid the misery of his current family and home environment. Harold meets an 80-year-old woman named Maude who also lives in her own world yet one in which she is having the time of her life. When the two opposites meet they realize that their differences don’t matter and they become best friends and love each other.
TOP 1:
Alien
Tom Skerritt as: Arthur Koblenz Dallas
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Release: 1979
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
Genre: Horror, Science Fiction
Release: 1979
During its return to the earth, commercial spaceship Nostromo intercepts a distress signal from a distant planet. When a three-member team of the crew discovers a chamber containing thousands of eggs on the planet, a creature inside one of the eggs attacks an explorer. The entire crew is unaware of the impending nightmare set to descend upon them when the alien parasite planted inside its unfortunate host is birthed.
If you like the best Tom Skerritt movies, then you will also like the best Keith Carradine movies, where many of their films coincide.
