25 Great 90s Movies

Taking a look at 25 great 90s movies makes it evident why this decade was so great for entertainment, and for fans. Seriously, this is when movies were still great.

Good Will Hunting-1997

Ironically, Robin Williams (rest in peace) played the guy trying to heal a psychologically wounded individual when he was fighting with his own inner demons. But he did such a great job that people still find a lot of love for this great 90s movie.

Goodfellas-1990

Gangster movies have been popular for a long time now. But the great 90s movies brought a new level of acting to this genre that elevated them in a big way.

The Shawshank Redemption-1994

For a Stephen King story, this was pretty tame, but it was powerful in a manner that most don’t deny. Andy’s tale of false imprisonment and eventual escape touches everyone differently.

Leon: The Professional-1994

Jean Reno doesn’t get enough credit for what he does, in my opinion. He’s not the most menacing-looking person, but he got the job done as an assassin in this movie.

Happy Gilmore-1996

This was still in the days of Adam Sandler’s man-child attitude, but it was hilarious and more to the point, it was classic. As one of the great 90s movies it still stands out as one of the best.

American History X-1998

As one of the movies that’s bound to make a lot of people feel a different way, American History X is still a film that deserves the accolades it received. Yes, it’s racially charged, but it’s also a good lesson for society.

Jerry Maguire-1996

“Show me the money!” became a common saying for a while, and it’s still something one can hear today. Not only that but “You complete me” is still something people say to each other, even though it sounds kind of cheesy now.

Pulp Fiction-1994

Quentin Tarantino has made several movies, but this is the one that kicked people in the face and made them pay attention. It had a lot of different tropes that he favored, but somehow the story still made people pay attention.

The Matrix-1999

Talk about a movie that makes people question their reality. The first movie was great, the second not too bad, and the third and fourth, well…thank goodness for the first one.

Fargo-1996

For such a simple story this became a very well-known and well-liked movie. The performances by the actors weren’t over the top, seriously, it wasn’t. Steve Buscemi just looks crazy.

The Usual Suspects-1995

Who is Kaizer Soce? Let’s give it to Kevin Spacey this once, he played a great part that left a lot of people speechless, and it came long before he was roasted for one scandal or another.

Reservoir Dogs-1992

It was brutal, it was odd, and it made Michael Madsen look like a bonafide psycho. But with all that in mind, it’s one of the more memorable Tarantino movies of all time.

Dark City-1998

This movie was really underrated, and it even had a few well-known actors. But the fact that it doesn’t state how these people were brought to this city is kind of freaky.

The Big Lebowski-1998

Ah yes, the Dude. This movie was strange beyond belief and yet it was kind of relatable in a few ways that made it a lot of fun. And that’s not just my opinion man.

The Lion King-1994

Admit it, you felt a serious sense of loss when Mufasa died. Then you laughed and had a good time with Timon and Pumbaa.

The Sixth Sense-1999

Back when Haley Joel Osment was still a cute kid who could help sell a movie, this was absolute gold as a story. But the twist at the end, hoo boy, a lot of people are lying when they say that they saw it coming.

Fight Club-1999

As long as you remember the first two rules then you shouldn’t have an issue, right? Chaos and disorder were the order of the day in this movie, and people loved it.

Seven-1995

For as gruesome as the deaths in this movie were they didn’t show a lot. Plus, the final death, before John Doe’s, is only confirmed, never shown.

Dances With Wolves-1990

These days people criticize this movie for various reasons. But back in the day, it was one of the best movies to watch again and again.

Terminator 2: Judgment Day-1991

James Cameron could have ended the series with this movie and done just fine. But no, eventually we got Rise of the Machines and Dark Fate (shudder).

Home Alone-1990

Yes, you were either a teen, a kid, or not born yet when this came out. But while some say it doesn’t hold up in this day and age, others would likely state that it’s still just as funny.

American Pie-1999

Of course there are offensive jokes and moments, it was the 90s, and people had thicker skin and knew how to take a joke. Plus, karma had an odd way of evening things out.

Jurassic Park-1993

When this movie came out it was a massive hit since CGI was common and practical effects were still king. But it’s easier to look back at this movie than Jurassic World since it was here first, and it raised the bar to an incredible level.

The Silence of The Lambs-1991

Anthony Hopkins was by far one of the scariest individuals of the 90s since he could go from a friendly grandpa character to a liver-eating villain in an instant. That was the focus of this movie, not Buffalo Bill, at least to most people.

Dazed & Confused-1993

Does anyone even remember the main point of this movie? It didn’t really matter, did it? It was just a lot of fun.