10 Best Movies Starring Jonathan Tucker

Jonathan Moss Tucker was born on May 31, 1982, and he began his acting career since he was a teenager. His debut in "Botte di Natale" (1994) was followed by "Two If by Sea" (1996) and "Sleepers" (1996), where he played a young Tommy Marcano. His talent quickly attracted various opportunities.

Early on in his journey, Tucker found himself in big projects alongside famous actors, including the highly anticipated "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre" (2003), which increased his fame.

Dive into the list of the ten best Jonathan Tucker movies we've selected to satisfy your craving for his screen presence!

1. Sleepers

Sleepers (1996), an American legal crime drama, was Jonathan Tucker's first feature film, and his third since his debut in 1994. At the age of 14, Jonathan played the teenage version of Tommy Marcano, the central character in the movie.

Set in the 1960s, the story is about Tommy and his trio of friends - Lorenzo Carcaterra, Michael Sullivan, and John Reily - who live in Hell's Kitchen. Guided by Father Bobby Carillo, they imbibe moral values.

Getting involved in small tasks for local gangster King Benny became part of their routine. Seven years later, Tommy and his friends steal a hotdog truck and accidentally injure an elderly man.

This leads to them being sentenced to the Wilkinson Home for Boys, a juvenile detention center. During their time there, they sexually abused and tortured at the hands of head guard Sean Noker, along with Henru Addison, Ralph Ferguson, and Adam Styler.

Lorenzo suggested reporting the abuse, but Michael refused, as he believed it would not be taken seriously. On the night before Lorenzo's release, Nokes and the guards organize a farewell party. Tragically, during this event, Tommy and his friends were brutally raped. Two decades later, they forge their own way of revenge.

2. Hostage

The action thriller Hostage (2005) tells the story of Jeff Talley, a former SWAT officer known for his negotiation skills. One day he negotiated with a man who held his own wife and son as hostages because he had been cheated on. Tragically, the situation ends in their deaths, which deeply affects Talley.

Haunted by this, Talley moved to the suburbs with his family. A year later, he faces another hostage incident, involving three young men: Dennis Kelly (Jonathan Tucker), Kevin, and Marshall. This time, they held Walter Smith and his children, Jennifer and Tommy, captive.

Again, the hostage incident puts Talley under even more pressure. When he was about to hand over control to the authorities, he learned that Walter Smith masterminded the kidnapping of his own wife and children.

3. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003) is an American slasher film directed by Marcus Nispel, marking his feature film directorial debut. A remake of Tobe Hooper's 1974 film, it is the fifth in a series of films in The Texas Chainsaw Massacre franchise. Jonathan Tucker plays the lead alongside Jessica Biel and Erica Leerhsen.

Set in 1973, the story centers on a group of young people - Erin, Kemper, Morgan (Jonathan Tucker), Andy, and Pepper - who are on their way to a Lynyrd Skynyrd concert. Their journey takes a terrifying turn when they encounter a hysterical figure who repeatedly issues ominous warnings before tragically ending her own life.

In searching for a help, the group stops at a nearby gas station. Unfortunately, their paths cross with cold-blooded killers committing brutal acts, as they unknowingly fall into a deadly trap.

4. The Ruins

The Ruins (2008) is an interesting movie if you like survival stories. The story begins as two young couples - Jeff (Jonathan Tucker), Amy, Eric, and Stacy - embark on a vacation in Mexico. There, they meet Mathias, a German traveler who is searching for his missing brother, Heinrich.

Heinrich's trail leads to an archaeological dig of Mayan ruins located in the jungle. When they arrive, they are met by armed Mayan villagers. Hindered by a language barrier, communication proves fruitless.

However, a mistaken step by Amy onto a nearby vine evokes a strange response from the villagers. Revealing their unease, it becomes clear that the flora surrounding the Mayan ruins is not ordinary; it is carnivorous.

5. Charlie's Angels

Charlie's Angels (2019) is the third installment in the series, which serves as a reboot and sequel to the 2000 television series. The Angels, led by senior agent John Bosley and featuring Jane and Sabina, capture international embezzler Jonny Smith.

A year later, engineer and programmer Elena Houghlin, employed by businessman Alexander Brok, seeks to uncover an important discovery. Aware of a hidden flaw in an energy-saving device, she discovers a potential that could cause a fatal seizure.

Elena contacts Edgar Bosley to share her findings, but a hitman named Hodak (Jonathan Tucker) takes them both down. Fortunately, Jane Kano intervenes, saving Elena and taking her to secret agent Rebekah Bosley. Then Rebekah assigns Jane and Sabina to collaborate with Elena, preparing for an important mission.

6. Veronika Decides to Die

In 2009, Jonathan Tucker starred alongside Sarah Michelle Gellar in the psychological drama film "Veronika Decides to Die". The movie is an adaptation of Paulo Coelho's 1998 novel of the same name.

The story tells the story of Veronika Deklava, a 30-year-old woman who struggles with depression and a sense of purposelessness. After attempting suicide, she discovers an aneurysm that will take her life in a few weeks.

Initially, Veronika attempted to rush her death, she even refused visits from her adoptive parents. However, during her stay in a psychiatric hospital, her life takes an unexpected turn when her piano playing ignites a new sense of purpose.

Her path crossed with Edward, a schizophrenic played by Jonathan Tucker. Surprisingly, Veronika, who initially wants to die, finds herself has the will to live, fueled by her relationship with Edward.

They escape the asylum to make the most of Veronika's remaining days. In the midst of their journey, a shocking revelation from the psychiatrist treating Veronika brings an unexpected joy.

7. The Deep End

Released in 2001, The Deep End is a thriller film adaptation of Elisabeth Sanxay Holding's novel, "The Blank Wall." The movie premiered at the Sundance Film Festival and received the Best Cinematography award.

The narrative of The Deep End revolves around Margaret Hall and her upper-middle-class family in California. Margaret's seemingly ordinary life changes drastically when she discovers that her high school-aged son, Beau (Jonathan Tucker), is involved in a sexual relationship with a 30-year-old man.

The man, Darby Reese, owns a nightclub called The Deep End. Margaret confronts Reese to ask him to stay away from her son. An argument broke out between Reese and Beau one night, which inadvertently led to Reese's accidental death.

Margaret is shocked to find Reese's lifeless body on the beach the next morning. Fearing repercussions, she decides to throw the body into the bay instead of reporting the incident to the police. As a result, she becomes the focus of a murder investigation.

The situation escalates when a man named Alek Spera approaches Margaret. He has a videotape of the intimate relationship between Reese and Beau. Alek demands money and threatens to reveal the footage to the police if his demands are not fulfilled.

8. 100 Girls

100 Girls (2000) is a romantic comedy film featuring Jonathan Tucker in the lead role. The film is about a college student's attempt to track down a mysterious girl he once met during a power outage in an elevator.

Matthew (Jonathan Tucker), a college student, leaves a party that is organized in a women's dormitory. He gets stuck in an elevator with a woman he doesn't know. Unexpectedly, there is a power outage, which leads to an intimate encounter between Matthew and the stranger.

When he wakes up in the elevator the next morning, Matthew finds the woman's underwear, which triggers his desire to find the woman. With determination, he takes on the role of a guard at the Virgin Vault, a women-only dormitory.

Matthew asks for help from Wendy, one of the dorm residents who was his high school classmate. After tired of his search, he was forced to place an ad in the campus newspaper.

Through the ad, he invited the mysterious woman to meet at a predetermined time and place. Finally, the woman showed up and urged Matthew to stop his pursuit.

9. Skin

Skin (2018) is a 20-minute short drama film that won the Best Live Action Short Film category at the 91st Academy Awards. Under the direction of Gu Nattiv, Jonathan Tucker plays Jeffrey, the main character who has a Neo-Nazi tattoo.

Proudly, Jeffrey boasts of his son Troy's shooting ability. He bets on Troy's ability, and true to his word, Troy manages to hit the target. Jeffrey and his group went to a grocery store to shop. While waiting in line at the cash register, Troy exchanged smiles with Jaydee, an African-American man.

This innocent interaction unsettled Jeffrey, who took it as a taunt directed at his son. Accusing Jaydee, Jeffrey used racial slurs. In response, Jaydee denied the claims and held Jeffrey responsible for the matter.

Refusing to accept this, Jeffrey instructed his friends to attack Jaydee. This decision sets off a series of events that evoke both humor and sadness.

10. Pulse

Pulse (2006) is an American horror film that is a remake of the 2001 Japanese horror film, Cairo, by Kiyoshi Kurosawa. The story begins when Josh Ockman (Jonathan Tucker) enters a dimly lit university library to meet up with his friend, Douglas Ziegler.

Unexpectedly, he becomes the victim of an evil spirit that drains his life force, altering his very existence. His girlfriend, Mattie begins to notice strange changes in Josh after visiting his apartment. The place is a mess, and even his cat is left abandoned and starving.

The situation becomes even more confusing when Mattie and her friends receive an online plea for help from Josh. Mistaking it for a computer virus, they ignore the message. Mattie soon discovers that Josh has sold his computer to Dex McCarthy.

Dex, in turn, discovers a series of eerie videos on Josh's computer. To add to the mystery, Mattie receives a package containing bureaucracy and cryptic notes. Dex meets Mattie to show her the unsettling videos from Josh's computer, which were also sent to Ziegler.

However, Josh's actions take a sinister turn when he hacks into Ziegler's computer system, implanting a virus that can bridge the gap between the world of the living and the world of the dead. What fate awaits Josh, Mattie, and Dex?

Jonathan Tucker's acting journey is summarized in these ten recommended movies, which showcase his skills in a variety of genres including thriller, horror, romance, and light comedy. Which Jonathan Tucker movie was the most memorable for you?