Tobey Maguire made his screen debut in the 1989 American family film ‘The Wizard’ where he made an uncredited appearance as Lucas' Goon at Video Armageddon. While the film saw mostly negative reviews upon release, it achieved cult status in later years. In 1993, he starred as ‘Chuck Bolger’ in the American biographical coming-of-age drama film ‘This Boy's Life’ directed by Michael Caton-Jones. The film opened to a positive critical reception and received a 76% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes. He next starred in films like ‘Revenge of the Red Baron’ (1994), ‘S.F.W.’ (1994), ‘The Ice Storm’ (1997), ‘Deconstructing Harry’ (1997), ‘Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas’ (1998), and ‘Pleasantville’ (1998). In 1999, he played the role of ‘Homer Wells’ in the American drama film ‘The Cider House Rules’ directed by Lasse Hallström. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics and was a box office success, grossing over $88.5 million on a budget of $24 million. He continued to appear in films like ‘Ride with the Devil’ (1999), ‘Wonder Boys’ (2000), ‘Don's Plum’ (2001), and ‘Cats & Dogs’ (2001). In 2002, he portrayed ‘Peter Parker / Spider-Man’ in the American superhero film ‘Spider-Man’ directed by Sam Raimi. The film opened to positive reviews and was a phenomenal commercial success, grossing over $825 million on a budget of $139 million.Â
He went on to star in films like ‘Seabiscuit’ (2003), ‘Spider-Man 2’ (2004), ‘The Good German’ (2006), ‘Spider-Man 3’ (2007), ’Tropic Thunder’ (2008), ‘Brothers’ (2009), ‘The Details’ (2011), ‘The Great Gatsby’ (2013), ‘Labor Day’ (2013), ‘Pawn Sacrifice’ (2014), and ‘The Boss Baby’ (2017). He was last seen in the 2021 Jon Watts-directed American superhero film ‘Spider-Man: No Way Home’ where he reprised his role as ‘Peter Parker / Spider-Man.’ The film earned praise from critics and was a massive box office hit, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of all time. He will be next seen in the upcoming American period drama film ‘Babylon.’
The dark comedy follows the journey of journalist Raoul Duke and his attorney Dr. Gonzo who drive a red convertible to Las Vegas to cover a motorcycle race. They are, however, carrying a suitcase full of drugs that they consume at an increasing rate. What follows is a psychedelic adventure in search of the American Dream.
David, who enjoys 1950s TV shows, and Jennifer, who is his opposite in many ways, receive a magical remote control which mysteriously transports them to ‘Pleasantville,’ a simple place from 1950s black-n-white sitcom, with simple-minded people and perfect things. The twin siblings from the real world help add some wonderful colors to the drab lives of the ‘Pleasantville’ people.
Brilliant but socially awkward high school student Peter Parker gets bitten by a radioactive spider on a field trip and gains spider-like abilities and super strength. Following a family tragedy, he learns to use his superpowers only for good, as he faces an evil millionaire to save his aunt May and his crush Mary Jane Watson.
Despite desperate attempts to balance his life as crime-fighting neighborhood hero Spider-Man, Peter Parker's grades are falling, he loses his jobs regularly, and his love interest is engaged to someone else. Dejected, he gives up his alter ego, but eccentric scientist Dr. Otto Octavius, now tentacled villain Doctor Octopus, holds him responsible for a botched nuclear experiment.
Orphan Homer Wells is lovingly brought up in a Maine orphanage by Dr. Wilbur Larch, who performs secret abortions for people in need. As Homer grows up skillful in obstetrical duties he leaves the orphanage because he doesn’t agree with Larch on abortion, but quickly starts questioning his choices after he starts working at an apple orchard.
This 1997 drama film revolves around several middle class families in New Canaan, in Connecticut, who find their lives beyond control, after an ice storm strikes.
Depression era’s true story about thoroughbred Seabiscuit who, though relatively undersized and with slight limp, became one of the most successful racehorses. Car-dealer Charles Howard bought the disgraced horse on suggestion of down-&-out trainer Tom Smith, who selected Red Pollard as his jockey. Forming a close bond with them, Seabiscuit achieved victories that boosted spirits of his team as well as the nation.
This Boy’s Life is an American coming-of-age drama film, which takes us to the 1950s. It tells the story of a rebellious teenager Toby and his abusive stepfather Dwight. Dwight believes that the best way to discipline his troubled stepson is violence. However, as his abuse intensifies, Toby plans an escape.
This comedy film written and directed by Woody Allen also stars him in the lead as a successful writer named Harry Block. It follows Block on his way to receive an honorary degree from the university which once threw him out. Accompanying him on the drive are a prostitute, a friend and his son.
Based on a popular 1925 novel of the same name by F Scott Fitzgerald, this Oscar winning romantic drama revolves around Nick Carraway, a writer and wall-street trader, who is drawn into his millionaire neighbor Jay Gatsby’s past and lifestyle.
Professor Grady Tripp teaches creative writing but is unable to overcome his writer’s block and complete his novel. Besides that, his platter is full with – his third wife leaves him, his literary agent arrives to push him to complete his manuscript, his married girlfriend becomes pregnant with their child, his troubled student has problems with life. Can the weekend accommodate any more complications?
Captain Sam Cahill’s helicopter is shot down while he is on duty in Afghanistan. His brother Tommy takes over the responsibilities of his brother’s family comprising his wife and two daughters. When Sam returns from captivity, he is emotionally scarred and finds it difficult to accept the changes that have taken place in his absence.
The biographical film about American Grandmaster Bobby Fischer focuses mainly on his challenge against Soviet chess champion Boris Spassky during the Cold War, and the 1972 World Chess Championship match between the two. To accomplish his dream of being the youngest world champion, Fischer has to fight his own escalating paranoia as well as deal with the pressures from the two superpowers.
A depressed single mother and her son offer a ride to a wounded and fearsome man. However, they eventually come to know that he is an escaped convict, and think of ways to escape from him.
Employees working at a small record shop, help their manager collect money in order to buy the enterprise. However, now they must again unite to fight off a corporate giant.
Based on a novel named ‘Woe to Live On’, this Western war drama film takes us to the time of the American Civil War. It revolves around a group of men, who join the First Missouri Irregulars, a guerrilla unit loyal to the Confederacy.
Just as Peter Parker seems to have achieved a balance between school, love life, and his vigilante alter-ego, a new threat arises when his suit turns black, enhancing his powers and amplifying the dark side of his character. He also has to tackle his old-friend-turned-sworn-enemy Harry Osborn and bring to justice uncle Ben's real killer, the Sandman.
The Details is a black comedy drama film which tells the story of Jeff, a simple family man living in a suburban neighborhood, who is attempting to grow the perfect lawn. All he is trying to do is get rid of his pest problem, but it leads to a wild chain of domestic problems leading to infidelity and murder.
The Good German is a mystery thriller film which tells the story of a journalist who is in Berlin shortly after the Second World War to cover the Potsdam Conference. He soon gets involved in a murder investigation which involves his former lover and driver.
Cliff is a misanthropic teenager who doesn’t seem to care about anything. His life takes a turn when he is taken hostage by terrorists at a store. However, he is indifferent to their threats, and he takes a bullet for Wendy, a fellow hostage, which makes him a national hero.
Cats & Dogs is a spy action-comedy film which revolves around an espionage war going on between dogs and cats, about which their human owners are totally unaware of.
An infant wearing a suit, and carrying a briefcase, pairs up with his 7 year old-brother, to stop the dastardly plot of the CEO of Puppy Co.
After his little brother Jimmy is put in a mental institution, Corey manages to break him out, and the two run off together to California. He soon discovers that Jimmy is a master when it comes to video games, and they decide to travel to take part in a video game competition. Meanwhile, however, their parents have hired someone to track down the children.
Tobey Maguire Awards
| Spider-Man | Best Kiss | 2003 |
