When you hear an actor's name, you instantly think of your favourite movie with them in it. More often than not, that film tends to be their most celebrated one, and for good reason; their accolades didn't come from nowhere. With careers so vast, though, some rather fantastic movies get tossed to the wayside when discussing these talented people.
This is why we've gathered some of the most underrated films of these prolific actors, not only to celebrate their achievements, but also to give you something to watch if you haven't seen them already.
1. Tom Hanks in The 'Burbs
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Before he was an Oscar-winning dramatic legend, Tom Hanks was just a guy suspecting his new neighbors were up to no good. This 1989 comedy let the adults act like paranoid kids for a change, and it still stands up today.
2. Leonardo DiCaprio in The Beach
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Released in 2000, this Danny Boyle film was a box office success but divided critics. DiCaprio was drawn to the story of a young backpacker seeking utopia, feeling the novel's themes of discovery resonated with his generation.
3. Meryl Streep in A Cry in the Dark
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Meryl Streep earned critical acclaim for playing a real-life Australian woman accused o...