When you hear the word "tough," what comes to mind? Physical prowess and strength? Strength of character and mental fortitude? Or something else? Whatever it may be, toughness in a movie character has one characteristic that stands out above all else: you know it when you see it. It's in the way a person carries themselves, or, in this instance, the way a character is framed, how a score is composed around them, and how they jump right in to face seemingly insurmountable odds without hesitation.
Whether it be a total lack of fear, the assistance of superpowers, or an extremely fine-tuned set of skills, the characters on this list are some of the biggest badasses we've ever seen. From animated movies, to sci-fi thrillers, to films inspired by real events and people, these are the toughest movie characters of all time.
