Tom Selleck’s not only a television legend—he’s a Hollywood staple with a thirty-year career spanning genres, decades, and iconic mustaches. Whether he’s cracking cases in paradise, soaring antique planes across Asia, or co-parenting a baby with two equally bewildered roommates, Selleck has infused every one of his roles with charisma, warmth, and a certain old-fashioned charm. Most famous to many for Magnum P.I. and Blue Bloods, his film career is equally impressive. Here’s a countdown of Tom Selleck’s top 10 film performances, ranging from good to absolutely iconic.

10. The Love Letter (1999)

Here, in this small-town American romantic drama, Selleck stars opposite Kate Capshaw and Tom Everett Scott as a cryptic love letter causes mayhem in several lives. It’s a minor role, but one that does allow him to stretch his soft-spoken presence and understated comedic sense. It wasn’t a massive hit, but it is a pleasant reminder that Selleck is as well suited to romance as to action.

9. Lassiter (1984)

Selleck swaps his private-eye persona for the part of a jewel thief in 1930s mode who’s confronted with either a conspiracy or the law. With Lauren Hutton and Bob Hoskins rounding out the cast, Lassiter is a stylish crime caper that allowed Selleck to show off his suave side in another role. It didn’t quite cut it at the box office, but it’s an agreeable display of his retro leading-man charm.

8. An Innocent Man (1989)

One of the finest dramatic performances by Selleck, he stars as a wrongly convicted man surviving in a cruel environment within. Mated with menacing F. Murray Abraham, Selleck tones gritty alongside vulnerable with equal tenacity. The shift from everyman to survivor is engrossing, and the movie is a hidden gem in his collection.

7. Quigley Down Under (1990)

Carrying the Western genre down under, Quigley Down Under places Selleck in the Australian outback as an American sharpshooter at odds with a brutal landowner, Alan Rickman. Beautiful scenery, old-school shootouts, and a strong moral center at its core, Quigley Down Under is now a cult classic—and a highlight reel for Selleck’s cowboy chops.

6. High Road to China (1983)

A rousing combination of adventure, romance, and flight, this movie pairs Selleck with Bess Armstrong in a world-traveling competition through Asia. Critics were tepid, but the public welcomed its retro Raiders of the Lost Ark feel. Selleck’s combo of rough-riding and reluctant heroism drives the movie and solidifies his action-adventure heritage.

5. 3 Men and a Little Lady (1990)

The follow-up to a big box office hit, Little Lady paired Selleck again with Steve Guttenberg and Ted Danson for another installment of bachelor-parent clumsiness. Though it falls somewhat short of the original’s emotional peak, the group dynamic is still intact, and Selleck is still the steady hand at the center of the mess.

4. Meet the Robinsons (2007)

In his first voice role, Selleck brings his trademark gravitas to Disney’s sci-fi animated adventure. As the voice of patriarchal dad, he brings warmth and humor in a limited but memorable few scenes. It’s a wonderful introduction for kids to Selleck and evidence that even his voice alone can command an entire scene.

3. In & Out (1997)

Sharing the screen with Kevin Kline in this clever comedy of identity and small-town rumor, Selleck plays against type as a matter-of-fact, openly gay news anchor. It’s a show-stealing performance that demonstrated his comedic flair, contemporary sensibility, and willingness to be creative. The movie received critical acclaim and is one of the highlights of his CV.

2. Coma (1978)

When he was not yet a household name, Selleck co-starred with Michael Douglas and Geneviève Bujold in this tense medical thriller. Coma is brief, but it’s an early indication of the intensity and presence on-screen that would characterize his subsequent work. It’s a thriller, well-made, and one that brought Selleck into the spotlight.

1. 3 Men and a Baby (1987)

There’s no arguing it—this is the jewel in the crown of Tom Selleck’s film career. A huge box-office smash and pop culture icon of the ’80s, 3 Men and a Baby showed that Selleck could headline a blockbuster as easily as any action hero. His effortless charm, comedic timing, and rapport with Guttenberg and Danson made the film a phenomenon. As Ultimate Movie Rankings observes, it made more than $489 million globally and earned critical acclaim and rave reviews from audiences.

Tom Selleck’s filmography may not be filled with splashy franchise parts, but that’s half the charm. His most memorable work mixes sincerity, swagger, and an unmistakably human touch—whether he’s battling injustice, falling in love, or merely attempting to change a diaper. These ten films showcase the range of his talent, and for long-time fans and newcomers alike, they’re worth a revisit.