From bangin' tunes to body glitter and the comfiest fashion trends, the '90s were truly a simpler time. Even though everyone's favorite decade is now in the past, it feels more present than ever. With '90s fashion trends and pop culture making a comeback, it's clear that nostalgia runs deep when it comes to anything and everything '90s related.
Since it's the decade that people can't forget, one thing that always remained present from the '90s was its movies. All of which are timeless classics rewatched and talked about to this day. These are ten movies that continue to bring back pleasant memories from the '90s with every watch.
10 10 Things I Hate About You (1999)
This isn't a classic '90s love story, but it is a classic '90s movie. Bianca Stratford can't date until her older sister Kat (Julia Stiles) does. The dilemma is that Kat is thick-skinned, intelligent, and uninterested in dating, posing a major problem for Bianca throughout highschool. So, Bianca decides to score her sister a date causing Kat to cross paths with bad boy Patrick Verona (Heath Ledger).
10 Things I Hate About You tells the tale of love and rebellion and shows viewers that love always makes an appearance when it's least expected.
9 American Pie (1999)
American Pie is an iconic '90s movie for so many reasons. Not only did it coin the term "MILF" but captures the '90s social life and hangout culture everyone in the 20th century craves. This makes it the perfect teen movie.
The best part of all? American Pie highlights all the awkward moments about the birds and the bees conversations between parents and their kids. More importantly, it asks questions highschool kids once had and still have about taking their relationships to the next level. All in all, American Pie was the movie kids snuck into at the theatre to watch and hid from their parents when it finally came out on VHS. It is truly a great reminder about what the '90s were like.
8 Mrs. Doubtfire (1993)
When Daniel Hillard (Robin Williams) loses the ability to spend time with his children due to a nasty divorce, he goes through extreme measures to see them, bringing the world Mrs. Doubtfire: a happy-go-lucky, yet stern housekeeper with a secret.
By becoming Mrs. Doubtfire, Daniel wins back the affection of his children and learns how to be a better father and husband. He cooks, he cleans, and he gives his unsuspecting family advice. This movie is a hilarious and heartwarming classic, serving as the perfect pick-me-up for a gloomy day.
7 Home Alone (1990)
This is much more than a Christmas movie; it's a '90s classic! Starring Macaulay Culkin as Kevin McCallister, it tells the story of an eight-year-old boy who accidentally gets left behind by his family while they are en route to a vacation in Paris.
Forced to protect his home, Kevin runs into a hiccup when two burglars break-in. The solution? Setting up epic booby traps bound to catch even the meanest of criminals. In the '90s and even up until today, Kevin McCallister was and is the kid everyone wants to be.
6 Titanic (1997)
In the mood for romance with a hint of action and a boatload of tragedy? Titanic is the go-to. Since it's based on a true story, the sinking of the R.M.S Titanic, the outcome of the film is obvious. People die. But what's hard to prepare for is the epic love story between Jack Dawson (Leonardo DiCaprio) and Rose (Kate Winslet), star-crossed lovers from different social classes.
When Jack meets Rose, he reignites a flame he recognizes within her. Doing so, Jack ends up saving rose from drowning (pun intended) in her family's expectations of her, amongst other things. Get ready and set sail on the ship of dreams when watching James Cameron's masterpiece: Titanic.
5 Happy Gilmore (1996)
When Happy Gilmore (Adam Sandler), a hockey player with anger issues, enters a golf tournament to save his grandma's home from seizure by the IRS, he changes the sport completely.
Challenged by cool, calm, and collected professional golfers, Happy Gilmore's hockey player state of mind causes shenanigans on the course. This includes a hilarious fistfight with Bob Barker from The Price Is Right. And yes, it is actually the real Bob Barker in the movie. Happy Gilmore is an easy watch, that'll keep the whole family laughing.
4 There's Something About Mary (1998)
Cameron Diaz is the girl next door in There's Something About Mary. Starring Ben Stiller and Matt Dillon, this one-of-a-kind comedy made waves in the '90s.
When nerdy Ted Stroehmann (Ben Stiller) realizes he's still in love with his high school crush, Mary (Cameron Diaz), he hires a private eye (Matt Dillon) to track down the love of his life. This doesn't go as planned when Ted's very own private eye tries to steal Mary's heart right under Ted's nose. Hit play on There's Something About Mary and watch this comedy unfold with each hilarious scene.
3 Clueless (1995)
From the fashion to the humor to the slang and more, Clueless nails it when capturing the '90s on-screen.
When two of the most popular girls in school, Cher (Alicia Silverstone) and Dionne (Stacey Dash), try to get two teachers to go on a date, they also decide to give a transfer student, Tai (Brittany Murphy) a makeover. While teaching Tai the ropes of high school life, they help her become popular and discover a few things about themselves along the way. Clueless remains an iconic '90s movie still talked about and referenced today.
2 Toy Story (1995)
Toy Story is a classic for adults and kids alike. Not only does it bring out the child in adults but sparks the imagination of children watching, no matter what generation they were born in.
For '90s kids, this movie is a nostalgic reminder of what it was like playing with toys in a world without technology or social media. Every kid back in the day had the fantasy of their toys coming to life when they weren't in the room, and Toy Story helps bring that fantasy to life, making it a favorite for many. No matter the age, era, or generation, Toy Story will always have a friend in its viewers.
1 Pulp Fiction (1994)
Pulp Fiction is one of the most talked-about and recognized Quentin Tarantino films ever made. So much so that even people who aren't movie buffs can recognize iconic scenes and images from the film. With superstars like John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Uma Thurman, and Bruce Willis, how can one go wrong when watching and rewatching Pulp Fiction?
Pulp Fiction contains the perfect amount of violence, crime, and thrills. Watch over and over again as classic Quentin Tarantino movie tropes unfold in this legendary '90s cult classic.
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