Tom Cruise’s HBO Max Hit Still Beats Any Film He’s Ever Made
Tom Cruise’s 1992 legal drama *A Few Good Men* has returned to prominence by appearing among HBO Max’s ten most-streamed films. Its popularity highlights Cruise’s dramatic range and renews attention to a performance the article argues was overlooked by Oscar voters.
Cruise plays Navy lawyer Daniel Kaffee, who moves from seeking a quick plea deal to challenging a powerful military officer over abuses in the chain of command. The Aaron Sorkin film also stars Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson; Nicholson received an Oscar nomination, while Cruise did not. Its courtroom confrontation became a lasting part of popular culture.
- *A Few Good Men* is among HBO Max’s ten most-streamed films.
- Cruise’s performance earned no Oscar nomination.
- The film’s courtroom scene remains widely remembered.
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A Few Good Men is a 1992 courtroom drama directed by Rob Reiner and written by Aaron Sorkin. Tom Cruise plays Daniel Kaffee, a US Navy lawyer whose case raises questions about the treatment of two marines and the authority of their superiors.
Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson also star, with Nicholson playing a senior officer. The film is known for its courtroom scenes and for exploring duty and responsibility within the military.