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Tom Cruise Honored with BFI Fellowship for Contributions to UK Film

The British Film Institute recognizes Cruise's decades-long career and impact on the UK film industry with its highest accolade, to be presented in May 2025.

  • Tom Cruise will receive the BFI Fellowship, the British Film Institute's highest honor, at the BFI Chair’s Dinner in London on May 12, 2025.
  • The award celebrates Cruise's achievements as an actor and his significant contributions to the UK film industry, including creating jobs and showcasing UK locations globally.
  • A month-long retrospective of Cruise's career will take place in May, featuring 27 of his films and a public In Conversation event on May 11 at BFI Southbank.
  • Cruise expressed gratitude for the recognition, highlighting his 40-year history of filmmaking in the UK and his plans to continue working there.
  • The Fellowship places Cruise among past honorees such as Martin Scorsese, Christopher Nolan, and Spike Lee, recognizing his support for the cinematic experience and global box office success.
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