Favorite Movies 1990s
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1
The Shawshank Redemption
Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins star as a inmates who keep hope alive for each other. 32 74
Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins star as a inmates who keep hope alive for each other. 32 74
2
Forrest Gump
Tom Hanks won his second straight Oscar for this touching tale of a slow southern man who plays witness to the 20th century. 31 89
Tom Hanks won his second straight Oscar for this touching tale of a slow southern man who plays witness to the 20th century. 31 89
3
The Silence of the Lambs
Anthony Hopkins plays one of the all-time great villains, cannibal Hannibal Lector, in the Best Picture winner. 31 71
Anthony Hopkins plays one of the all-time great villains, cannibal Hannibal Lector, in the Best Picture winner. 31 71
4
Saving Private Ryan
An epic retelling of D-Day and a dangerous mission to rescue a soldier whose brothers have already perished in WWII. 31 75
An epic retelling of D-Day and a dangerous mission to rescue a soldier whose brothers have already perished in WWII. 31 75
5
GoodFellas
Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro do it again, with help from Ray Liotta and more, in the '90s greatest mob flick. 31 77
Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro do it again, with help from Ray Liotta and more, in the '90s greatest mob flick. 31 77
6
Jurassic Park
Speilberg's classic brought dinosaurs to life with previously unimaginable special effects. 29 85
Speilberg's classic brought dinosaurs to life with previously unimaginable special effects. 29 85
7
Pulp Fiction
Quentin Tarantino's breakout hit is violent, tells its story uniquely and rejunivanted John Travolta's career. 28 90
Quentin Tarantino's breakout hit is violent, tells its story uniquely and rejunivanted John Travolta's career. 28 90
8
Unforgiven
Eastwood won Best Director and Best Picture Oscars (and was nominated for Best Actor) for this modern Western. 27 63
Eastwood won Best Director and Best Picture Oscars (and was nominated for Best Actor) for this modern Western. 27 63
9
Schindler's List
Speilberg's landmark Holocaust movie stars Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, a German who saves Jews during the Holocaust. 23 65
Speilberg's landmark Holocaust movie stars Liam Neeson as Oskar Schindler, a German who saves Jews during the Holocaust. 23 65
10
The Sixth Sense
M. Night Shyamalan's breakout hit stars Bruce Willis and features one of the all-time great endings. 20 70
M. Night Shyamalan's breakout hit stars Bruce Willis and features one of the all-time great endings. 20 70
11
Toy Story
The first full-length CGI film starred Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and set the stage for Pixar's dominance. 18 72
The first full-length CGI film starred Tom Hanks and Tim Allen and set the stage for Pixar's dominance. 18 72
12
The Matrix
The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves, redefined the way action movies are made and paved the way for two hit sequels. 15 73
The Matrix, starring Keanu Reeves, redefined the way action movies are made and paved the way for two hit sequels. 15 73
13
Braveheart
Mel Gibson's epic telling of Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace and his quest for national independence. 13 71
Mel Gibson's epic telling of Scottish freedom fighter William Wallace and his quest for national independence. 13 71
14
The Fugitive
Harrison Ford stars as a Dr. wrongly accused of murdering his wife and Tommy Lee Jones as the U.S. Marshal charged with catching him. 9 63
Harrison Ford stars as a Dr. wrongly accused of murdering his wife and Tommy Lee Jones as the U.S. Marshal charged with catching him. 9 63
15
Titanic
James Cameron's retelling of the infamous ship disaster redefined what it means to be a blockbuster. 5 79
James Cameron's retelling of the infamous ship disaster redefined what it means to be a blockbuster. 5 79
16
American Beauty
Sam Mendes directed this drama which won 6 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Kevin Spacey. 2 74
Sam Mendes directed this drama which won 6 Oscars including Best Picture and Best Actor for Kevin Spacey. 2 74
17
Fargo
The Coen Brothers satirize the Midwestern in this cult classic that stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi. 0 64
The Coen Brothers satirize the Midwestern in this cult classic that stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi. 0 64
18
L.A. Confidential
The noir-style crime drama explores 1950's Hollywood and its criminal underpinnings. 0 56
The noir-style crime drama explores 1950's Hollywood and its criminal underpinnings. 0 56
19
Fargo
The Coen Brothers satirize the Midwestern in this cult classic that stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi. -4 56
The Coen Brothers satirize the Midwestern in this cult classic that stars Frances McDormand, William H. Macy and Steve Buscemi. -4 56
20
Jerry Maguire
A heartwarming tale of a jaded sports agent (Tom Cruise), rescued by a normal single mother (Renee Zellweger) and her young son. -7 57
A heartwarming tale of a jaded sports agent (Tom Cruise), rescued by a normal single mother (Renee Zellweger) and her young son. -7 57
21
Boyz 'N the Hood
Director John Singleton's debut poignantly chronicles three young black men growing up in Los Angeles. -8 62
Director John Singleton's debut poignantly chronicles three young black men growing up in Los Angeles. -8 62
22
Philadelphia
Tom Hanks won the first of two Best Actor Oscars for Hollywood's first major exploration of AIDS. -9 61
Tom Hanks won the first of two Best Actor Oscars for Hollywood's first major exploration of AIDS. -9 61
23
Pretty Woman
The quinessential romantic stars Julia Roberts as a beautiful prostitute and Richard Gere as the corporate titan who loves her. -9 61
The quinessential romantic stars Julia Roberts as a beautiful prostitute and Richard Gere as the corporate titan who loves her. -9 61
24
Thelma & Louise
A chick-flick that everyone can love, starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as two women fleeing a crime, and their lives. -13 53
A chick-flick that everyone can love, starring Susan Sarandon and Geena Davis as two women fleeing a crime, and their lives. -13 53
25
City Slickers
Billy Crystal's classic Western comedy blends drama, comedy and life on the trail. -15 55
Billy Crystal's classic Western comedy blends drama, comedy and life on the trail. -15 55
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