Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy Did 4 Movies & TV Series Together: Here's the List

Great acting duos come about because of more than just the acting ability of the two players. They rely on chemistry between the pair that elevates performances. This chemistry has been evident any time Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy have acted alongside one another.

Here are all four movies and shows they’ve collaborated on:

The Dark Knight Rises (2012)

By far the weakest of the Dark Knight trilogy of films, but that was down to an overly complicated plot and poor ending.

But Murphy (who played the villain Bane) and Hardy (Scarecrow) both put in decent performances in their roles. Hardy’s character was far more involved than Murphy’s and this would have to go down as the least successful of their collaborations – partly because they had two distinct parts.

Dunkirk (2017)

Once again, Hardy had the more prominent role in this movie. He played RAF pilot Farrier while Murphy was an unnamed soldier who was rescued from a wrecked ship.

Christopher Nolan actually wrote the part of Farrier with Hardy in mind – which is a testament to the actors’ ability in its own right. And although Murphy’s role was not as a main character, the movie commemorated the bravery of everybody who took part in this real-life event, with even the smaller parts being fundamental to its success.

Inception (2010)

The two actors were more on par in this movie – but they were also working alongside Hollywood royalty – Leonardo DiCaprio. And they more than held their own.

Inception is perhaps best known as a movie with an incredibly complex plot, but there's no doubt that it's also one that showcases the class and screen presence of both Cillian Murphy and Tom Hardy.

Peaky Blinders (2013-2022)

Now, this is Murphy and Hardy at their best. Their chemistry was evident from the moment Hardy joined the cast in season 2. And that only added to the complexity of the relationship between Thomas Shelby (Murphy), the leader of Birmingham's Peaky Blinders street gang, and Alfie Solomons (Hardy).

The two had very different views on how gangs and loyalty work - which made for a fascinating and compelling story that never lacked for drama.

Both actors are now bona fide A-listers and we can only hope to see more of them appearing on screen together.