19 times Tom Cruise left us mind-blown with his own stunts in Hollywood

Modified Feb 03, 2025 13:16 ET

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9. Underwater Heist – Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (2015)

Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation (Image via Paramount Pictures)

Cruise didn’t rely on quick edits or special effects for the underwater sequence in Rogue Nation. He held his breath for over six minutes, undergoing months of freediving training to prepare. This wasn’t just about endurance—he had to act while doing it, swimming through an underwater vault without air. Most actors would have filmed this in short bursts, but Cruise wanted one continuous shot to keep the tension real.