Top 15 Best Channing Tatum Movies

In this true-story drama, Tatum plays wrestler Mark Schultz, who ends up under the wing of millionaire John du Pont (Steve Carell). The film builds slowly but grippingly, and Tatum shows he can do much more than romance or action. His restrained acting and physical transformation impress. Not a film for a cozy night in, but proof that Tatum can really act.

Based on Tatum's own experiences as a stripper. He combines physical performance with vulnerability, lifting the film above the level of a dance show. The storyline has some holes, but Tatum's energy and charisma more than make up for it.

With Jonah Hill, Tatum forms a hilarious duo as undercover cops sent back to high school. He proves he has comic timing alongside muscles and looks. Not every joke lands, but his self-mockery and chemistry with Hill make it one of his most entertaining films.

A clever heist film in which Tatum plays a laid-off miner who plans a robbery with his brother during a NASCAR race. Deadpan and delightfully different from the average crime film, with Tatum restrained and charming.

A romantic drama in which Tatum's character has to win back his wife (Rachel McAdams) after she loses her memory. Sugary and predictable, but Tatum plays it sincerely as a loyal husband who refuses to give up.

His real breakthrough. Tatum plays a rebellious guy who ends up in the dance world through community service. The plot is paper-thin and full of clichés, but his charisma and impressive dance moves made him a star overnight.

Tatum's directorial debut, in which he plays a soldier who has to take a military dog to its handler's funeral. It sounds simple, but the result is touching and funny, with his bond with the dog at the center.

The sequel cleverly plays with expectations as Tatum and Hill go undercover at college. It bursts with self-mockery, and the energy and fun leap off the screen.

With Sandra Bullock, Tatum stars in this jungle adventure as a slightly dim cover model who has to rise above himself. Charming and funny, perfect popcorn entertainment.

Tatum as a cop who has to save the president during an attack on the White House. Think Die Hard in Washington. The action is spectacular, sometimes over the top, but a guilty pleasure for action fans.

In this Coen Brothers film, Tatum plays a singing and dancing sailor in a parody of classic Hollywood musicals. His scene is short but memorable, showing his humor and musicality.

In Quentin Tarantino's western, Tatum appears late in the film. His role is small but crucial, and he builds tension with his intensity, though he has little screen time.

The sequel is mostly about spectacle as Tatum and his crew head on a road trip to one last big show. The dance numbers are more spectacular than ever, though the emotional depth is lacking.

An adaptation of Nicholas Sparks' book in which Tatum plays a soldier who falls for a student, with their relationship torn apart by war and distance. Heavy on sentiment, but an important role that brought him to a wider audience.

A light comedy in which Tatum plays a soccer player who falls for a girl disguised as a boy. Full of teen humor and clichés, but Tatum shines with natural charm.

Tatum plays a former soldier who robs stores by cutting holes in their roofs and then hides out in a toy store, based on a true story.