The Hottest Shirtless Guys in Movies

Steve Rogers (Chris Evans) goes from scrawny to sexy with the help of a magic machine. Super, indeed.

Taye Diggs shot to notoriety — and instant hottie status — when he starred as Angela Bassett's seductive younger lover in How Stella Got Her Groove Back. Though Diggs has proved himself a capable actor, his body gets the credit for making this movie memorable.

Yeah, you show those claws off.

Damon (Trey Songz) enjoys long walks on the beach and bubble baths.

Jane (Natalie Portman) and Darcy (Kat Dennings) are lovestruck when Thor (Chris Hemsworth) crashes down to Earth, and this picture essentially explains why.

Gulp.

Work it, BDR, work it.

Brad Pitt got in warrior-like shape for his role in Troy. The extra gym time looks good on him.

Not even virginal Reese Witherspoon's Annette or stepsister Kathryn (Sarah Michelle Gellar) could resist Sebastian's charms. Maybe because he's got moves that include getting half-naked in the indoor pool.

The beach boys.

Whoever thought to sell 300 as a man's man action flick missed out on a major marketing opportunity with a female audience. Gerard Butler's chiseled chest should have had a special thanks in the credits.

Before Somerhalder was smouldering up a storm on The Vampire Diaries, he stripped down to his skivvies (and even danced in them) in this 2002 flick.

With a bare-chested Josh Hartnett mere inches away, Lucy Liu doesn't seem to be paying too much attention to that phone call.

In this Nicholas Sparks movie adaptation, Tatum hits the beach when he's not serving his country.

Ludacris gives us a sexy poolside pose.

What's really impossible is the inability to look away from how excellent Ewan McGregor looks here.

Yet another reason to be jealous of Jena Malone and her onscreen love interests.

Tatum straps on the armor for this bleak 2011 drama set in the battlefield, and even if the movie is slow, there's plenty of shirtless soldier shots.

Rodrigo Santoro, aka the only reason you agreed to go see 300: Rise of an Empire.

How are Mark Wahlberg's arms even a real thing?

A little blood isn't going to get in the way of our enjoyment of this hot pic of RDJ.

Leonardo DiCaprio's still got it as Jordan Belfort.

Why so sad, shirtless Zac Efron?

Dexter (Jim Sturgess) is a bit arrogant, but with a body like that, I'd be cocky too.

It's not easy for a guy to hold his own opposite Angelina Jolie, but McAvoy rises to the occasion.

Dex (Colin Egglesfield) may not be the most stand-up guy, but with those abs, it's easy to see why two best friends fawned all over him.

Hesher (Joseph Gordon-Levitt) loves fire almost as much as he hates wearing shirts.

You know what happens when guys drink too much rum: their clothes mysteriously disappear.

Madison (Erika Christensen) goes bonkers for Ben (Jesse Bradford), most likely because those muscles turned her mind to mush.

Squad.

Solaris may not be Clooney's most memorable film, but shirtless scenes live forever.

Matthew McConaughey does a service to the community by not only being shirtless most of his life, but also encourageing his sexy friends to go bare as well.

Fifties screen god Paul Newman (and my favourite vintage crush) doffed his shirt a few times for his roles. His bare chest is the only thing that could distract your from those famous baby blues.

It's all fun and shirtless games for Nick (Chris Zylka) — until the shark shows up.

Why would anyone want to harm abs so carved to perfection?

Charlie Hunnam, in the most stunning picture ever.

This movie didn't do too hot, but it sure did Eckhart's body good.

You probably don't want to know what Michael Fassbender's character is looking at on his computer, so just enjoy the glory of his upper body.

Wow, I really spoke too soon.

Of course Andrew Garfield looks hot in the Spidey suit, but he may look even better out of it. Gwen (Emma Stone) seems to agree.

Jai Courtney showed us futuristic sexy.

James Franco plays a naval officer in training in Annapolis, and here he's competing in the ring. We're definitely in his corner.

Not only does Dylan (Justin Timberlake) woo Jamie with his cute rapping, but also, he does it with his robe casually draped around his elbows.

Nothing goes better with a tanned, toned chest than a dirty Santa hat. Happy holidays, everyone.

Shirtless thinking is the best thinking.

There are a few notable movies that Brad Pitt is shirtless in, but none of them comes close to touching his chiseled Tyler Durden in Fight Club. I'd say something else about his performance, but I look at this photo and my brain goes mushy.

This is actually unreal.

There's a lawn-mowing joke to be made here, but instead let's just revel in the young Prinze's pecs.

Adam (Alex Pettyfer) may be new to strip clubs, but that chest makes him a perfect addition to the all-male revue.

Oh, to be Michelle Pfeiffer in this moment.

You can't deny that Orlando Bloom is easy on the eyes.

Will Smith reportedly gained 35 pounds of muscle to play boxing champ Muhammad Ali. We applaud his commitment to historical accuracy.

Ah, the boys' locker room: the mecca of shirtless guys.

Channing Tatum and the boys made a triumphant return to the big screen — and the stage.

Swim teams: not just on display at the Olympics.

There was a surefire way to get a female audience for The A-Team: Bradley Cooper's pecs. When Cooper wasn't playing hostage in nothing but a bathrobe, he was lying around topless (hey, a guy's gotta work on his tan). Try as she might, Jessica Biel couldn't resist him, but who can blame her?

Whether Taylor Kitsch is sporting a buzzcut or long locks, one thing stays the same: that six-pack.

Ah, Heath Ledger, a valiant knight in (and out of) shining armor.

Matt Damon's Mr. Ripley may have the talent, but Jude Law's Mr. Greenleaf has the bod.

You may not remember Rodrigo's brief appearance in the Charlie's Angels sequel, but that's why we're here: to remind you to go back and take a second look.

Alex O'Loughlin's pecs get plenty of screen time on Hawaii Five-0, but they also entranced Jennifer Lopez in this 2010 rom-com.

Jim Carrey's Charlie (and his other personality, Hank) sleeps beside a mug shot of his lady love Irene (Renée Zellweger).

Channing Tatum takes centre stage in this movie, and for good reason: the only thing sexier than those abs are his stellar dance moves.

All right, I spoke too soon.

Alex Pettyfer shows his endless love . . . and his tummy.

This is one of those times in life when you wish you were Kate Hudson.

Tom Cruise shows off a toned bod that makes me long for the Cocktail days.

Paige (Rachel McAdams) can't remember husband Leo (Channing Tatum) after a horrific accident, but it can't be that hard to get used to waking up on that chest.

Theo James and Shailene Woodley both got topless for a steamy makeout session in this YA sequel.

Taylor Lautner's abs may have been the star of New Moon, but his fellow werewolves get some ample screen time in Eclipse. No wonder they make all the ladies howl (sorry, I couldn't help myself).

The guitar is sexy, but you know what would be sexier? If he moved it.

DiCaprio's body of work has gained him respect in recent years, but the setting of The Beach showed off his tanned and toned body.

Timothy Olyphant always knows how to bring the eye candy.

Ben (Taylor-Johnson) makes up for his ridiculous hairstyle by showing off a bangin' bod.

Move to the side, boy. Mud (Matthew McConaughey) is trying to show off his farmer's tan.

If you sat through the sci-fi horror flick Predators, then you were treated to quite the reward: Adrien Brody goes into hero mode and loses his shirt in the process. If you doubted his prowess as an action star, then may I direct you to the washboard on your left?

Any shirtless Ryan Reynolds moment is memorable, but I particularly love his topless scenes in The Proposal. Of course, things get even hotter when Ryan drops his towel later on in the movie.

Cheesy tattoo or not, that's one sexy back.

Even if Catching Fire was just two hours of Finnick (Sam Claflin) shirtless, it still would have been a massive success.

Everyone knows the best dance instructors are shirtless dance instructors.

Though getting kidnapped is never fun, having a shirtless abductor like Cam Gigandet eases the pain a bit.

Though Marky Mark keeps his pants on nowadays, we're glad he's still amenable to many shirtless scenes.

Eric Bana looks great as Bruce Banner in 2003's Hulk; just don't make him angry.

The grand finale.

Ryan Reynolds plays a man who's essentially a vessel for a dying older man to inhabit. Because of course — look at that body!

Wolverine is indestructible — and super hot.

If that's what retaliation looks like, bring it on.

Penn's character has to square off with an evil stepfather, so it's a good thing he's been working out.

Stéphanie (Marion Cotillard) gets a grip on Alain's (Matthias Schoenaerts) substantial upper body.

Teddy (Zac Efron) gets his Al Pacino on.

Shower scenes really don't ever get old.

Scott Eastwood became our new movie crush when he played a rodeo champ who frequently went shirtless.

Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton play brothers who square off in the ring, but we'll call it a draw in the shirtless category.

There's a reason all the ladies can't resist John Tucker — and you're looking at it.

Who ever said that whipped cream bikinis were just for girls?

I mean, you don't have to get dressed right this second, Matt.

There's a reason Davis (Joe Manganiello) is the local hero: he's shirtless perfection.

Taylor Lautner had to seriously beef up to retain the role of Jacob, and we all get to enjoy the fruits of his labor in New Moon.

Why are you doing this to us, Bolo the Entertainer?

Dog tags: the perfect accessory to a bare chest.

Being stuck on a boat, Pi (Suraj Sharma) pretty much rocks the shirtless look round the clock.

Let's not forget about 2015's other big stripping movie — and yes, that is Tyson Beckford.

And for magician Jim Carrey's final trick? Miraculous abs.

Adrien Brody, Owen Wilson, and Jason Schwartzman are brothers in Wes Anderson's The Darjeeling Limited. As much as we love the latter, Brody is the only shirtless one here, so he's momentarily our favourite.

Bet you didn't think there was a way for Brendan Fraser to steal the spotlight from Matt Damon, but here it is.

Vintage Channing shirtless has us a little overwhelmed.

Johnny Depp has some distracting headwear, but he's still shirtless in The Lone Ranger.

YES.

It's hard to tell from the picture, but those who have seen Stuck on You know Matt Damon and Greg Kinnear's characters are joined together by their muscular midsections.

He may have been 49 when he shot Rock of Ages, but Tom Cruise proves that his abs have stood the tests of time.

Matthew McConaughey practically invented the art of shirtlessness, so it's no surprise that he steals the show as a male stripper.

For some strange reason, Amy (Amy Schumer) is not that comfortable in the arms of Aaron (Bill Hader) at first.

Fool's Gold may not be a good movie by any stretch of the imagination, but Matthew McConaughey's wardrobe — a pair of trunks and a smile — stays with you.

Mike (Channing Tatum) may be the star of the show, but any opportunity to get on stage is a win.

I know he's in immediate and serious danger, but if Ryan (Trey Songz) could just keep his shirt off, that would be great. Thanks.

Om-my-god, Matt Bomer.

Years of Baywatch training definitely helped Jason Momoa prepare for this ab-tastic moment.

Thelma & Louise was one of Brad Pitt's first roles, and widely credited for being his breakout turn in Hollywood. We wonder why . . .

Frosty (Gerard Butler) is a great mentor. First lesson: teach Jay (Jonny Weston) how to rock the naked-on-top, wetsuit-on-bottom look.

Ryan Reynolds may play a mentally troubled actor in The Nines, but the only thing that looks sick here is his muscle tone.

Forget the adamantium claws. The truly otherworldy parts of Wolverine's body are Hugh Jackman's arms and abs.

May I remind you: this was our first glorious look at Joe Manganiello in this movie.

The sexy shirtless bed shot is our favourite.

The cinematography in 300 did Michael Fassbender's taut tummy nothing but favours.

That's lucky, lucky Britt Robertson, who got to make out with a very shirtless Eastwood.

This movie may not have been Oscar worthy, but Oscar winner Eddie Redmayne did get to show off his other (shirtless) talents.

Yeah, I'd be making that weird come-hither pose Emma Stone is making if I were hanging out with shirtless Penn too.

Though the movie is pretty morbid, it's also darkly sexy, thanks in large part to high school heartbreaker Trip Fontaine.

The Jet Ski scene in Mamma Mia is not so memorable, but what is timeless is Dominic Cooper's sculpted bod.

Esca (Jamie Bell) may be a slave to the Roman soldiers, but his duties clearly get him in fantastic, sword-wielding shape.

Jake Gyllenhaal and Anne Hathaway spend a lot of this movie sans clothing. It may have been a little gratuitous, but really, who are we to tell Jake Gyllenhaal to put a shirt back on?

Bennifer got plenty of negative responses from their 2003 bomb, Gigli, but not enough praise for Affleck's physique.

Jamie Dornan got our hearts racing at the beginning of the year when he bared (almost all) as Christian Grey.

Yes to this.

With a bod like that, who wouldn't want to go all the way with Ben?

Oh, and he brought a lot to the table.

Bare chest not enough for you? How about some giant wings to complement that look?

Surfer, Dude may not be Matthew McConaughey's best role, but I can't say there's nothing redeeming about the movie.

Fans of 007 often look to Bond girls for hotness, but Daniel Craig steals the show in Casino Royale. His ocean dip is the male answer to Ursula Andress's famous water scene in Dr. No.

Kit Harington looks hot when he's out of those Game of Thrones layers.

Arthur (Russell Brand) gets some of his best spying done in his bubble bath, which lets us spy his sightly upper half.

The late Patrick Swayze is best known for his role as Johnny Castle in Dirty Dancing. He gained heartthrob status for his sexy dance moves, which allowed him to showcase his bare chest frequently.

Michael Ealy knows how to make a good morning great.

Ryan Gosling goes shirtless to show off his tats and counts some stolen money.

Lifeguard Rusty Waters (Scott Porter) is so sexy, I would consider drowning to get his attention.

Dear John, indeed.

Whether you prefer your Manganiello as a fireman or a werewolf, there's plenty of eye candy to go around.

Forget Christian Grey — Christian Black is where it's at.

Bek (Brenton Thwaites) and Horus (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) have a heated face-off.

Efron and Seth Rogan make one heck of an epic duo.

Schoenaerts is looking real good by the pool.

Looks like he brought his guns to the show.

Looks like Hounsou might be the new king of the jungle.