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10 Greatest Tom Holland Movies That Aren’t Spider-Man
Collider ranks Tom Holland’s best non-Spider-Man films, arguing that his work beyond the Marvel franchise demonstrates range across historical drama, action, adventure and animation. The list is intended to highlight performances from his early career onwards, while noting that familiar co-stars recur across his filmography.
The supplied extract begins at number 10 with *In the Heart of the Sea* (2015), Ron Howard’s historical survival drama about the 1820 sinking of the whaleship *Essex*, an event that helped inspire *Moby-Dick*. Holland plays Thomas Nickerson; the article calls him a bright spot in a film praised for its maritime visuals and themes of class, whaling and survival, but criticised for underdeveloped characters.
In short
- Collider celebrates Holland’s acting beyond Spider-Man.
- *In the Heart of the Sea* ranks tenth.
- The film depicts the real *Essex* disaster.
Explained simply
Tom Holland is widely known for playing Spider-Man in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, but the actor has appeared in numerous other films throughout his career. Collider has compiled a ranking of his ten best performances in non-Spider-Man films, spanning historical drama, action, adventure and animation. The list covers work from his early career onwards and is intended to highlight the breadth of his acting beyond Marvel.
Holland's broader filmography includes historical dramas such as Ron Howard's In the Heart of the Sea, as well as adventure and action films with various directors and filmmakers. Whilst these projects may be less well-known than his Spider-Man roles, they demonstrate his range across diverse genres. The ranking offers audiences an introduction to his work beyond the superhero franchise that made him famous.