Tom Holland VS Tom Hardy VS Tom Hiddleston VS Tom Hanks

Tom H VS Battle Holland x Hardy x Hiddleston x Hanks

Welcome to WatchMojo and in this installment of Versus, we’re pitting the Tom Hs against each other. It’s Tom versus Tom versus Tom versus Tom--Hanks, Hardy, Hiddleston, and Holland that is.

Who is your pick for the greatest Tom H? Let us know in the comments!

Round #1: Nicest

Tom Holland

Now, we could have given Tom Holland extra points here due to him being a self-professed WatchMojo fan (we are never letting that go), but for the sake of fairness, we’re starting our youngest entrant off with zero. Not much is known about the charity work that the youthful actor does, but his Spider-Man clad visits to children’s hospitals have become legendary occurences to patients and staff alike. Holland’s interviews show him to be sincere to the point of being a bit too comfortable, and no one has claimed a bad interaction with him.

Tom Hardy

It’s at times difficult to watch Tom Hardy in interviews due to a perceived prickly demeanor. But, with this Tom H, you just have to look a little deeper. The actor doesn’t tend to stray into the limelight very much, and so when he does participate in an interview, he’d rather the focus remain on his work. In other words, his privacy is paramount. Heck, even when he has to close down reporters for asking obnoxious personal questions, Hardy remains the picture of politeness and, frankly, patience. Troubles in his past have led Hardy to find philanthropic endeavors in a more subtle setting, making his tough exterior mask a true gentle nature.

Tom Hiddleston

On face value, Tom Hiddleston is the quintessential English gentleman - mild-mannered, well-spoken, and always adhering to the adage that ‘manners cost nothing.’ Altogether, Hiddles’ public persona is that of an extremely nice guy. A summer of waiting tables before making it big made the Shakespearean actor promise to avoid impoliteness. Known to give his jacket, and even hot soup, to keep cold interviewers warm on the red carpet, the Loki actor has established himself as a man of selflessness. His role as an Ambassador for UNICEF only further cements him as an altogether superhero nice guy who only plays a villain on screen.

Tom Hanks

The legendary stories that surround the niceties of Tom Hanks are known to many. The man who portrayed Mr. Rogers is nothing short of his neighborhood incarnate--selfless, polite, and completely open during all of his interviews. For nearly 40 years in Hollywood, Hanks has held the moniker of being the “nicest guy” there. From buying the White House press room their own coffee machine, multiple times, to gatecrashing a wedding simply to wish the bride and groom well, Hanks doesn’t need to film his good deeds for publicity. For him, word of mouth and overall reputation are enough to fill everyone in on his big heart.

Hanks is known as America’s Dad for a reason. As an actor, he rarely plays an antagonist. Perhaps it’s a reflection of reality where he’s simply not known for nastiness. Many have tried, but no one else has taken the title of Hollywood’s Nicest Guy. And for that, Mr. Hanks is our nicest Tom H.

WINNER: Tom Holland 0 / Tom Hardy 0 / Tom Hiddleston 0 / Tom Hanks 1

Round #2: Iconic Franchise Roles

Tom Holland

Following acclaimed films like “The Impossible,” it didn’t take long for this young actor to enter the mainstream movie world with his biggest break: inheriting the role of Peter Parker/Spider-Man. Yet, whilst two more seasoned and older actors had already worn the red and blue webbing on the big-screen, Holland has since become quite the fan favorite. Still a teenager when he was first cast to play the webslinger, the actor’s younger age certainly helped endear him to audiences. That’s because he was not only the youngest actor to take on the role so far, but he was also the closest to Spider-Man’s age in the comics. He also has the most credits of the character under his red netted belt.

Tom Hardy

Although “Star Trek: Nemesis” marked one of his earliest roles, Tom Hardy tends to stay away from the big franchises. Even when he does appear, he is almost unrecognizable. Hidden behind a mask for Bane and behind a CGI skin for Venom, Hardy tends to be more into character studies than large spectacles. It is the symbiote characters that are the focus here since he pulls double duty and plays two entities in Eddie Brock and Venom. Though reviews of the movies tend to be mixed, praise for Hardy is unanimous and has helped us forget that anyone else played the coveted role previously. Topher who?

Tom Hiddleston

With Tom Hiddleston, much like Tom Holland, the MCU provided a big break for an actor who was mostly, if not completely, unknown. Despite auditioning for Thor, Hiddleston was cast as the ‘God of Mischief’ Loki. His characterization was so layered and strong that he was invited back to be the principal bad guy for “The Avengers.” Fans couldn’t get enough, and what would ordinarily be a simple one-movie deal for a superhero movie villain has led to a spin-off series written around a bad guy.

Tom Hanks

It was tough to pick a particular role for Tom Hanks that would suit this round. Almost every character that the actor plays is sure to steal the show. That said, he’s not one for many sequels, let alone franchises. But there are exceptions--as Professor Robert Langdon, in Dan Brown’s “Da Vinci Code” adaptations and as Sheriff Woody in the “Toy Story” saga. He seemingly retired the role after “4,” but his involvement in Pixar’s breakthrough CGI experience gave way to multiple spin-offs and added weight to animation once more. The timing was perfect too--a new generation of young fans got to know the Hanks’ brand as much as the older ones.

Hiddleston debuted his character in one movie and in the next he was the franchise’s big bad. Whilst that’s usually the end of a superhero movie villain, Hiddleston’s popularity as Loki has ensured. Hiddleston is truly blessed with glorious purpose as he takes this round.

WINNER: Tom Holland 0 / Tom Hardy 0 / Tom Hiddleston 1 / Tom Hanks 1

Round #3: Accents

Tom Holland

Suffice to say, our friendly neighborhood Spider-Man is not actually local to Queens. But you’d be easily forgiven if you believed that he was. In fact, his accent was so good that Tom Holland managed to spend time in a Brooklyn school and convince the other students there that he was from New York--as well as being of school age, somehow. But beyond the Big Apple, Holland has also emulated New England, Irish and Southern State accents on screen, and started performing in a Peterlee accent on stage during his performing debut as Billy Elliot.

Tom Hardy

If you had to name a movie or TV show in which Tom Hardy was delivering lines in his natural English accent, we bet it would take a while. Nope, “Peaky Blinders” is an old-school Londoner accent. “Inception” is close, but there is still an element added to it to be suave. “Locke?” That’s Welsh, not English. It’s not easy, is it? The man is a vocal chameleon, and it is largely down to his method of finding a voice for the character first when working on a role.

Tom Hiddleston

Of Hiddleston’s many skills, impressions might be his best known. He’ll often bring it out on the red carpet by way of imitating co-stars or in interviews by recreating scenes from other movies. Yet, most roles will have Hiddleston using his typical accent, and rarely does he need to adopt one for a full-length film. Bizarrely, despite his obvious talents, he has to take any opportunity he can get to display them.

Tom Hanks

Similarly to Mr. Hiddleston, Tom Hanks rarely uses anything other than his own voice on screen. However, his accent game is strong, albeit much more subtle than our other contenders. He is more than capable of putting on a different regional accent for movies such as “Sully” or “Captain Phillips” whereas he has been known to employ wholly different voices for “Forrest Gump” or “The Ladykillers.” That said, his most well-known roles do tend to have him speaking in his natural tones--after all, Woody’s “you are a toy” would sound very different with a forced accent.

As an actor, being able to find the appropriate accent and stick to it is vital. But it takes just that little bit more to ensure that each character has a distinctive voice. Hardy rarely has the same in two roles, which is why he is Round 3’s winner.

WINNER: Tom Holland 0 / Tom Hardy 1 / Tom Hiddleston 1 / Tom Hanks 1

Round #4: Other Talents

Tom Holland

Holland got his performing start in “Billy Elliot: The Musical,” which follows a young boy from a Durham mining village following his dreams to become a professional ballet performer. For the role, Holland (who was already a proficient dancer) had to learn gymnastics. Unlike many others, the young actor kept up this skill and used it to his advantage. As well as acting, Holland can sing, dance in various forms, and pull off flips from a standing position. Some of us can barely flip a coin...

Tom Hardy

Like Holland, Hardy took a skill that he acquired for a role and added it to his hobby list. The Muay Thai regimen that he underwent for his role in 2011’s “Warrior” struck a chord with Hardy, as he is now a blue belt. Furthermore, he has developed a charity that helps get Veterans into the combat sport in an effort to help the soldiers with any problems leftover from time in the services. Before then, Tom Hardy was a rapper--under the name of “Tommy No. 1”--and, truthfully… he really wasn’t bad!

Tom Hiddleston

If you weren’t aware that Tom Hiddleston is a master impressionist then you really must have been living under a rock for the last decade. He may not get to display this ability on screen very much, but he will take heed of any chance he gets to display this unique talent. One particular moment of joy was when he re-enacted the entirety of the Diner scene from Michael Mann’s “Heat” as both Al Pacino and Robert De Niro, in front of the latter. Add to this his “Snake Hips,” a completely entertaining dance style of his own creation and you have a physical and auditory pleasure in Tom Hiddleston.

Tom Hanks

There are two particular talents inhabiting Tom Hanks that you’d be surprised to see. Firstly, despite rarely showing it, he is an accomplished piano player. Years after playing a giant keyboard in “Big,” he showcased his piano skills for “A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood.” Hanks’ other real passion is typewriters. He has written books on the subject and knows his way around one like no other. It’s an antiquated form that you can see the actor thoroughly gets passionate about.

Holland announced his casting as Spider-Man with a flip, immediately subduing the doubters. But the young man can sing, dance, and perform gymnastic moves so well that Spidey stunt teams and effects artists should worry about their jobs. Holland takes Round 4.

WINNER: Tom Holland 1 / Tom Hardy 1 / Tom Hiddleston 1 / Tom Hanks 1

Round #5: Box Office Draw

Tom Holland

As Peter Parker, Holland has played a prominent role in many of the last decade’s biggest films. As of writing, his highest-earning movie was “Avengers: Endgame.” Although he wasn’t the lead in that blockbuster, he took center stage in “Spider-Man: Far From Home,” which crossed the billion-dollar mark. Holland is going to be a leading man for many years to come--and the kid is barely in his mid-twenties.

Tom Hardy

“The Dark Knight Rises” stands out as the highest-grossing movie in Hardy’s filmography, but Hardy is somewhat of an anomaly. As a movie star, he is known around the world with many saying he should be the next James Bond. However, it is only more recently that he has taken on bigger films in a leading role. Usually, he was a supporting role in Hollywood pictures--even though he often stole the show--or as the lead actor in independent films. Though that is different now, the only way is up, as he is already an Oscar-nominated actor for a supporting role in “The Revenant.”

Tom Hiddleston

Though Hiddleston’s career seems long, he has only taken the lead role in recent years. Like Hardy, Hiddleston picks his main parts carefully, often electing to take on character-based biopics and serials over the franchise-heavy-hitters. That said, like Holland, he was a part of the second-highest grossing movie in the world, but he only played a small part, setting up his spin-off T.V. series. While “Loki” would go on to receive universal acclaim and awards, it doesn’t add anything to the box office draw-ability of the actor.

Tom Hanks

Perhaps what sets Hanks apart from the pack is that his ability as a box office draw is of his own creation. Woody and Forrest Gump likely wouldn’t be household names without Hanks. In fact, many of the films he has starred in arguably would not have done as well with another actor in the role. Though none of Hanks’ roles are in the top ten grossing movies of all time, the accumulated gross of films in which he plays the lead averages approximately $205 million.

Hanks is listed as earning the eighth highest overall gross profit worldwide as a lead. Given Holland's age and current climbing of the ranks, he could very well take this round in the future, but for now, two-time Academy Award winner Thomas Hanks is our champion.

WINNER: Tom Holland 1 / Tom Hardy 1 / Tom Hiddleston 1 / Tom Hanks 2

It was a close contest, but there can only be one winner and that is the man whose autograph reads like a statement of gratitude--Tom Hanks.