Top Films of the 90s in rough order. It is a personal list and I've gone for obscure as well as mainstream titles from around the world.
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A list by alexmate
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Items on this list77%
Average Rating46h 1m
Total Runtime$1.1B
Total Revenue3
Naked
British drama with great performances and a sharp script.
Movie
December 15, 1993
2h 11m
$1.8M
4
Clean, Shaven
Disturbing, but brilliant drama about mental health issues.
Movie
April 14, 1995
1h 19m
$0
7
The Shawshank Redemption
Overhyped, but still a solid and iconic film.
Movie
September 23, 1994
2h 22m
$28.3M
8
American Beauty
Brilliant in places with any memorable scenes.
Movie
September 15, 1999
2h 2m
$356.3M
10
Happiness
Hilarious black comedy. Highlights taboo subjects without trivialising them.
Movie
October 11, 1998
2h 14m
$2.8M
12
Heat
Excellent Neo Noir. One of the 90s best action films by a long shot.
Movie
December 15, 1995
2h 50m
$187.4M
16
True Romance
Great script from Tarrantino and style from Tony Scott make this a great film.
Movie
September 9, 1993
1h 59m
$12.6M
17
Sling Blade
Just a Great film with a powerhouse performance from Billy Bob.
Movie
November 27, 1996
2h 15m
$34.1M
19
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Slightly overrated, but the kick in the face British crime films needed.
Movie
March 5, 1999
1h 45m
$28.4M
21
Miller's Crossing
Not as good or as well liked as many Coen Brothers films, but still great.
Movie
September 22, 1990
1h 55m
$5.1M
22
Affliction
Powerhouse performances in this methodical, existential Neo Noir.
Movie
December 30, 1997
1h 54m
$6.3M