Tom Cruise surprised fans as he appeared at the end of the BAFTAs on Sunday night to present the prize for Best Film.

The Mission: Impossible actor joined Star Wars legend Carrie Fisher on stage at the prestigious event, to complete The Revenant’s domination of the night as it claimed the top gong .

In pictures taken after the ceremony – which saw him pose with cast and crew from the artistic blockbuster – Tom appeared relaxed and very happy to be there as he joked with Leonardo DiCaprio on the red carpet.

Tom Cruise and Leonardo Dicaprio pose in the winners room

The youthful-looking star was sporting a dapper tuxedo complete with a bow tie, and he posed next to the Oscars favourite after handing him and director Alejandro Gonzalez Iñarritu the award for best film.

Cruise struck a pose with the filmmaker too as the crew of the film celebrated their very successful night.

Tom also had a snap taken with Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu

The Revenant was also recognised with awards in categories for sound and cinematography , and Leo thanked co-star Tom Hardy as he accepted the gong for leading actor.

He said: “I am absolutely humbled and honoured. I have to say I have been so influenced by so many British actors throughout the years.

“Tom, I want to thank you for your fierce loyalty as a collaborator and a friend. I could not have done this journey without you.”