10 Incredible 1990s Movies Barely Anyone Talks About Now

The 1990s were some of the best years in movie history, with some of the greatest movies of all time coming out in that decade. Iconic directors like Quentin Tarantino, John Singleton, the Wachowskis, Paul Thomas Anderson, Sofia Coppola, and even Wes Anderson made their directorial debuts in the 90s. Films like The Shawshank Redemption, Pulp Fiction, Goodfellas, Toy Story, and Heat all came out in that decade, proving just how incredibly strong it was.

These are just a handful of the films that people instantly recognize and love, with countless more that can be added to the list. It’s worth not forgetting the incredible ones that seem to have left the public consciousness, as the 1990s provided some of the greatest movies and movie references that no one seems to talk about anymore. Perhaps they slipped away because they were overshadowed by the director’s other films, or the lead actor is known for something else. No matter what, though, there are movies that are worth revisiting and remembering.

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In The Line Of Fire (1993)

Directed by Wolfgang Peterson

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In the Line of Fire

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ActionDramaThrillerCrimeMystery

In the Line of Fire is a thriller film where a veteran Secret Service agent, Frank Horrigan, played by Clint Eastwood, is haunted by his failure to protect President John F. Kennedy in 1963. Decades later, he is assigned to investigate a mysterious threat on the life of the current US President, while a psychopathic assassin, Mitch Leary, played by John Malkovich, begins to stalk and taunt him.

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Release Date

July 8, 1993

Runtime

128 Minutes

Main Genre

Action

Cast

Clint Eastwood
, John Malkovich
, Rene Russo
, Dylan McDermott
, Gary Cole

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Director

Wolfgang Petersen

Writers

Jeff Maguire

Budget

40000000

Studio(s)

Castle Rock Entertainment
, Apple / Rose
, Columbia Pictures

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First up is the 1993 film, In the Line of Fire. Directed by Wolfgang Peterson, In the Line of Fire tends to go under the radar compared to some of his most iconic movies, including Das Boot, and The NeverEnding Story. While those two films are incredible in their own right, helping to shape the movie industry upon release, In the Line of Fire is one of Wolfgang Peterson’s best movies despite not being talked about nearly as much as a lot of his filmography.

In the Line of Fire tends to be overshadowed by Clint Eastwood’s performance in Unforgiven, which was released the year before.

The cast for In the Line of Fire is unbelievably good, with Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich giving particularly incredible performances. In fact, Malkovich was nominated for a Best Supporting Actor Academy Award for the film. In the Line of Fire is a tense political thriller about a former CIA agent who has become disillusioned and plans to assassinate the President of the United States. It’s riveting and layered, and one of the best forgotten films of the 1990s.

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The Quick And The Dead (1995)

Directed by Sam Raimi

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The Quick and the Dead

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WesternAction

The Quick and the Dead, directed by Sam Raimi, is a Western film released in 1995. It stars Sharon Stone as Ellen, a mysterious gunslinger who arrives in the town of Redemption to enter a quick-draw competition. The film features a strong ensemble cast including Gene Hackman, Russell Crowe, and Leonardo DiCaprio, and delves into themes of revenge and justice in a lawless town.

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Release Date

February 9, 1995

Runtime

107 Minutes

Main Genre

Western

Cast

Sharon Stone
, Gene Hackman
, Russell Crowe
, Leonardo DiCaprio
, Tobin Bell
, Roberts Blossom
, Kevin Conway
, Keith David
, Lance Henriksen
, Pat Hingle
, Gary Sinise
, Mark Boone Junior
, Olivia Burnette
, Fay Masterson
, Raynor Scheine
, Woody Strode
, Jerry Swindall
, Scott Spiegel
, Jonothon Gill
, Sven-Ole Thorsen
, Lennie Loftin

Character(s)

Ellen
, John Herod
, Cort
, Kid
, Dog Kelly
, Doc Wallace
, Eugene Dred
, Sgt. Clay Cantrell
, Ace Hanlon
, Horace the Bartender
, Marshall
, Scars
, Katie
, Mattie Silk
, Ratsy
, Charlies Moonlight
, Blind Boy
, Gold Teeth Man
, Spotted Horse
, Gutzon
, Foy

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Sam Raimi

Writers

Simon Moore

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Sandwiched between Sam Raimi’s Evil Dead trilogy and Spider-Man trilogy, The Quick and the Dead never seems to get the love that it deserves. Not only is it a great Western in its own right, but it is also painfully underrated in Sam Raimi’s entire filmography. He was able to translate his unique style to the Western genre, making something unforgettable and singular all at the same time.

It also featured one of Leonardo DiCaprio’s earlier performances, prior to Romeo + Juliet and Titanic fame, showing the immense amount of talent he already had while the potential he still had yet to tap into. The Quick and the Dead is a fascinating look at an emerging star, supported by a stellar cast made up of Sharon Stone, Russell Crowe, and Gene Hackman. It’s absolutely worth revisiting, and shouldn’t be lost to time, deserving to be thought of alongside some of the greatest Westerns of all time.

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Blood In Blood Out (1993)

Directed by Taylor Hackford

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Blood In Blood Out

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CrimeDrama

Blood In Blood Out is a dramatic crime-thriller based on actual events by director Taylor Hackford. Three Chicano family members’ lives are changed by gang activity in their younger years living in Los Angeles, altering the trajectory of their lives forever.

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Release Date

April 30, 1993

Runtime

180 Minutes

Main Genre

Drama

Cast

Jesse Borrego
, Benjamin Bratt
, Enrique Castillo
, Damian Chapa

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Director

Taylor Hackford

Writers

Jimmy Santiago Baca
, Jeremy Iacone
, Floyd Mutrux

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Budget

$35 Million

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Distributor(s)

Buena Vista Pictures Distribution

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The ‘hood genre became incredibly popular in the 1990s, focusing on the African American and Mexican American experience in the United States at the time. Films like Menace II Society, Boyz n the Hood, Friday, and Set it Off became standards for the genre. Still, others might have been popular at the time, but slowly lost relevance within mainstream culture. It’s worth looking back at Blood In Blood Out, given it stands alongside the best films in the genre.

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Released in 1993, Blood In Blood Out revolves around the lives of three Chicano relatives from 1972 to 1984. Three hours long, this epic ended up becoming a cult classic among the Mexican American community but definitely deserves to be reevaluated as one of the most underrated films of the 1990s. Damien Chapa, Jesse Borego, and Benjamin Bratt gave some of the best performances in their entire careers.

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Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai (1999)

Directed by Jim Jarmusch

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Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

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ActionCrimeDocumentaryDramaThriller

An African-American Mafia hit man who models himself after the samurai of ancient Japan finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

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Release Date

June 2, 1999

Runtime

116 minutes

Main Genre

Action

Cast

Forest Whitaker
, John Tormey
, Cliff Gorman
, Dennis Liu
, Frank Minucci
, Richard Portnow

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Jim Jarmusch

Writers

Jim Jarmusch

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Unfortunately for Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, it was released in 1999, a notoriously amazing year for movies, almost guaranteeing the film’s fade into obscurity. Where Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai is concerned, though, is that it plays a significant role in why 1999 was one of cinema’s greatest years ever. Jim Jarmusch was never a big name director, content to craft indie masterpiece after indie masterpiece. Even then, Ghost Dog feels like it doesn’t get nearly as much love as Stranger Than Paradise or Night on Earth.

If anything, Forest Whitaker’s performance as a hit man who studies Bushido is mesmerizing on every level, and the subtle range of emotions he shows in this is jaw-dropping. It’s also just an extremely cool movie with a stellar soundtrack. In fact, one of cinema’s coolest scenes is in Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai, perfectly capturing what makes the film so great.

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Days Of Being Wild (1990)

Directed by Wong Kar-wai

When people think of the Hong Kong film auteur Wong Kar-wai, they typically think of Fallen Angels, Chungking Express, and In the Mood For Love. For good reason, too, as they are some of the greatest films of all time, but Days of Being Wild tends to fall to the wayside compared to these cultural behemoths. Released in 1990, Days of Being Wild was only the second feature film by Wong Kar-wai, coming just two years after As Tears Go By. The film is the official start of Wong Kar-wai’s “Love” trilogy, which includes In the Mood for Love, and 2046.

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Days of Being Wild was essentially a proof of concept for the themes that Wong Kar-wai would go on to explore over the rest of his career, with the film being anchored by a stunning performance from the late Leslie Cheung as a playboy that gets tangled up in the lives of several women. Days of Being Wild is brilliant, honestly, and deserves to be remembered as much as what came after. It was also the introduction to Tony Leung as a frequent collaborator with the legendary director.

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Strange Days (1995)

Directed by Kathryn Bigelow

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Strange Days

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CrimeDramaSci-FiThriller

Strange Days is a science fiction film directed by Kathryn Bigelow, set in the near future of 1999. The plot revolves around ex-cop Lenny Nero (Ralph Fiennes), who deals in illegal virtual reality recordings. As the city erupts in chaos, Nero uncovers a conspiracy linked to the recordings, involving a range of characters played by Angela Bassett and Juliette Lewis. The film explores themes of technology and socio-political unrest.

Release Date

October 13, 1995

Runtime

145 Minutes

Main Genre

Sci-Fi

Cast

Ralph Fiennes
, Angela Bassett
, Juliette Lewis
, Tom Sizemore
, Michael Wincott
, Vincent D’Onofrio
, Glenn Plummer
, Brigitte Bako
, Richard Edson
, William Fichtner
, Josef Sommer
, Joe Urla
, Nicky Katt
, Michael Jace
, Louise LeCavalier
, David Carrera
, Jim Ishida
, Todd Graff
, Malcolm Norrington
, Anais Munoz
, Ted Haler
, Rio Hackford
, Brook Susan Parker
, Brandon Hammond
, Donald Donnie Young

Character(s)

Lenny Nero
, Lornette Mace Mason
, Faith Justin
, Max Peltier
, Philo Gant
, Burton Steckler
, Jeriko One
, Iris
, Tick
, Dwayne Engelman
, Palmer Strickland
, Keith
, Joey Corto
, Wade Beemer
, Cindy Vita Minh
, Duncan
, Mr. Fumitsu
, Tex Arcana
, Replay
, Diamanda
, Tow Truck Driver
, Bobby the Bartender
, Cecile
, Zander
, Young Zander

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Director

Kathryn Bigelow

Writers

James Cameron
, Jay Cocks

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Written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow, Strange Days is a staple of the cyberpunk genre in cinema. Because of that, it’s such a shame that it doesn’t get talked about as much as it should, getting relegated to cult classic status instead of being one of the most popular pieces of science fiction media. Perhaps the status of both Cameron and Bigelow overshadows it, with the latter making incredible films like Point Break, and The Hurt Locker, which won Bigelow Best Director at the Academy Awards.

Strange Days is essential cyberpunk that deserves to be talked about in the same way Blade Runner does.

Set in an alternate reality Los Angeles during the last two days of 1999, Strange Days revolves around a black marketeer of an electronic device that allows users to experience the recorded memories of someone else. It features Ralph Fiennes and Angela Bassett in the lead roles, delivering some of their most underrated performances ever. Strange Days is essential cyberpunk that deserves to be talked about in the same way Blade Runner does.

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Dark City (1998)

Directed by Alex Proyas

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Dark City

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MysterySci-Fi

Dark City is a 1998 neo-noir science fiction film directed by Alex Proyas. The movie stars Rufus Sewell, Kiefer Sutherland, and Jennifer Connelly. It follows John Murdoch, who wakes up with no memory in a dystopian world controlled by mysterious beings known as “The Strangers.” As he pieces together his identity, he discovers unsettling truths about the city’s perpetual darkness and its inhabitants’ manipulated realities.

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Release Date

February 27, 1998

Runtime

100 minutes

Cast

Rufus Sewell
, William Hurt
, Kiefer Sutherland
, Jennifer Connelly
, Ian Richardson

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Director

Alex Proyas

Writers

Alex Proyas
, Lem Dobbs
, David S. Goyer

Released in 1998, Dark City is a highly influential tech noir film that revolves around an amnesiac man who attempts to clear his name and discover his identity after being suspected of murder. What Dark City is perhaps known for was how it was able to transfer classic noir tropes into a science fiction setting, fit for the sensibilities at the turn of the millennium. It was also a major influence on Christopher Nolan’s landmark film, Memento.

It’s truly a shame that Dark City has fallen into obscurity, as it is still one of the most beautiful movies to come out in decades, with incredible production design and atmosphere. There really isn’t anything that looks quite like Dark City. It’s haunting and beautiful and deserves so much more than to simply be forgotten, which unfortunately looks to be its fate.

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Bound (1996)

Directed by The Wachowskis

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Bound

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CrimeDramaRomanceThriller

Bound is a 1996 neo-noir crime thriller directed by the Wachowskis. The film stars Gina Gershon and Jennifer Tilly as a pair of women who develop a romantic relationship while conspiring to steal $2 million of mafia money. Joe Pantoliano co-stars as the unsuspecting mafioso boyfriend, creating a tense narrative filled with suspense and intrigue.

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Release Date

October 4, 1996

Runtime

109 Minutes

Main Genre

Thriller

Cast

Jennifer Tilly
, Gina Gershon
, Joe Pantoliano
, John P. Ryan
, Christopher Meloni
, Richard C. Sarafian

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Director

Lilly Wachowski
, Lana Wachowski

Writers

Lilly Wachowski
, Lana Wachowski

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The Wachowski Sisters are largely known for their seminal work as directors on The Matrix franchise, changing not only the face of science-fiction on film, but cinema as a whole with the 1999 masterpiece, The Matrix. It absolutely deserves all its flowers, but just a few years prior to its release, the Wachowskis made their directorial debut with the incredibly underrated movie, Bound. The film centers on a woman who longs to escape her abusive mobster boyfriend, entering into an affair with an ex-con as the two attempt to steal $2 million from the mafia.

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Today, Bound is unfortunately relegated to being a cult classic instead of the bonafide hit it should absolutely be, acting as an essential film in the LGBT cinematic canon. It’s a beautiful noir tale that shows just how talented the Wachowskis were from the very start of their careers, paving the way for them to change film history forever.

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Walking And Talking (1996)

Directed by Nicole Holofcenor

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Walking and Talking

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ComedyDramaRomance

Walking and Talking is a comedy-drama directed by Nicole Holofcener. It explores the complexities of friendship as Amelia grapples with intensified anxiety and insecurity upon learning of her best friend’s engagement, leading to a humorous yet poignant examination of personal growth and companionship.

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Release Date

July 17, 1996

Runtime

86 Minutes

Main Genre

Comedy

Cast

Amy Braverman
, Miranda Rhyne
, Catherine Keener
, Anne Heche
, Randall Batinkoff
, Brenda Denmark
, Vincent Pastore
, Liev Schreiber
, Todd Field
, Kevin Corrigan
, Joseph Siravo
, Rafael Alvarez
, Ritamarie Kelly
, Steve Cohen
, Jordan Levinson
, Heather Gottlieb
, Lynn Cohen
, Lawrence Holofcener
, Nitza Wilon
, Allison Janney
, Alice Drummond
, Bettina Skye
, Michael Kroll
, Isa Thomas

Character(s)

Young Amelia
, Young Laura
, Amelia
, Laura
, Peter
, The Vet
, Laura’s Devil-Seeing Patient
, Andrew
, Frank
, Bill
, Amelia’s Therapist
, Laura’s Sexy Patient
, Ellen
, Actor in Play
, Peter’s Friend
, Amelia’s Co-Worker
, Andrew’s Mom
, Andrew’s Dad
, Cat Sympathizer
, Gum Puller
, Betsy
, Virginia
, Rick
, Aunt Cynthia

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Director

Nicole Holofcener

Writers

Nicole Holofcener

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Master of the mumblecore genre, Nicole Holofcener made her directorial debut in 1996 with the poignant film, Walking and Talking. Three decades later, and it still ranks as one of Holofcener’s best movies, and is hugely influential for what came next, alongside directors like Noah Baumbach and Richard Linklater. Despite being an essential film of the genre, it feels largely forgotten on the world stage, existing only as a moment in time in independent cinema.

Nothing that exciting happens in Walking and Talking, as the characters do quite a bit of what the name implies. What works so well about the film is how fully realized the characters are, with Katherine Keener giving an exceptional performance as the main character. The characters in Walking and Talking feel like real people, as the film grasps onto naturalism every step of the way.

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Grosse Pointe Blank (1997)

Directed by George Armitage

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Grosse Pointe Blank

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ActionComedyCrime

Grosse Pointe Blank is a dark comedy film directed by George Armitage, featuring John Cusack as Martin Blank, a professional hitman who returns to his hometown for a high school reunion and to complete a job. The film explores themes of redemption and identity as Blank confronts his past and reconsiders his future while navigating his dangerous career. Minnie Driver and Dan Aykroyd co-star in this critically acclaimed movie.

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Release Date

April 11, 1997

Runtime

107 Minutes

Main Genre

Action

Cast

John Cusack
, Minnie Driver
, Alan Arkin
, Dan Aykroyd
, Joan Cusack
, Hank Azaria

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Director

George Armitage

Writers

Tom Jankiewicz
, D.V. DeVincentis
, Steve Pink

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John Cusack is a romantic comedy legend, with films like Say Anything and High Fidelity being some of the best the genre has to offer. Because of this, it’s disappointing that one of his greatest romantic comedies, the troubled Grosse Pointe Blank, seems to never be brought up when discussing other movies in his career. It features some of John Cusack’s best comedic work in his career, capturing all the charm that made him such an endearing actor.

The premise of Gross Pointe Blank is so good, as John Cusack plays an assassin who returns to his hometown for his high school’s ten-year reunion, and is tasked with killing the father of his high school sweetheart. Cusack is amazing in this opposite of Minnie Driver. The two have incredible chemistry, elevating the already amazing premise in the process. Grosse Pointe Blank is undoubtedly one of John Cusack’s best films and a forgotten gem of the 1990s that deserves to be talked about more.

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