Well, 'Jack Reacher' is a movie starring Tom Cruise based on a series of novels. The character of Jack Reacher is a former military policeman. Cruise brought this tough and intelligent character to life on the big screen. Also, 'War of the Worlds' which was based on H.G. Wells' novel. In this movie, Cruise had to deal with the invasion of Earth by Martians, and it was full of action and special effects.
There's 'Rain Man' which was based on a real - life story that was also turned into a sort of novel - like account. Tom Cruise played a self - centered young man who went on a journey with his autistic savant brother, played by Dustin Hoffman. It was a very emotional and thought - provoking movie. And then there's 'A Few Good Men' which was based on a play that also had a novel - like feel to it. Cruise played a military lawyer in this intense courtroom drama.
One of the most famous is 'The Firm'. It was based on John Grisham's novel. In the movie, Tom Cruise played a young lawyer who got caught up in a web of mystery and danger within his new law firm. Another one is 'Interview with the Vampire' which was based on Anne Rice's novel. Cruise played the vampire Lestat, and the movie was a big hit, exploring the dark and alluring world of vampires.