A list of the best movies of 1990, from light dramas like Edward Scissorhands to action movies like Die Hard 2. The '90s were a decade where Hollywood thrived. In were new stars and big blockbusters and 1990 was no exception. Some the best movies of this year are some of the best teen, coming of age, adventure, comedies and dramas in history. The films on here are very memorable and had audiences on the edges of their seats, and still pack a punch so many years aft they were first released. You shouldn't be too surprised by the movies listed on here.
As stated before, some of the best comedies movies of the decade were released in 1990. Who could forget Kindergarten Cop with Arnold Schwarzenegger, My Blue Heaven with Steve Martin and Rick Moranis, and of course, Quick Change starring Bill Murray. And let's not forget about Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta and Joe Pesci starring in Goodfellas.
The best movies of 1990 featured some of the biggest stars in the movie business. Whether it was the aforementioned stars continuing their success or the up-and-comers featured in Home Alone, or established stars like Jamie Lee Curtis in Blue Steel and Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman in Days of Thunder.
Some of the best movies of all time were released in 1990. This is the ultimate list of the best movies of 1990, which shouldn't feature the best movies of 1989. Vote and re-rank this list according to how you think the best movies of that year should be reflected. If you notice that there's a movie from this year that should be on this list but is missing, feel free to add it.1
522171Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Samuel L. JacksonGoodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a film adaptation... more
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480250Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin, Joe PesciHome Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes... more- 3297168
Misery
Lauren Bacall, Kathy BatesMisery is a 1990 American psychological thriller film based on Stephen King's 1987 novel of... more - 4287139
Die Hard 2
Bruce Willis, John LeguizamoThis film is a 1990 American action film and the second in the series. It was released on July... more - 5321173
Total Recall
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon StoneTotal Recall is a 1990 American science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven. In... more - 6344217
Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp, Winona RyderEdward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. An... more - 7302186
Ghost
Demi Moore, Whoopi GoldbergGhost is a 1990 American romantic fantasy/crime thriller film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi... more - 8295180
Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard GerePretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A... more - 9226128
Tremors
Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntireTremors is a 1990 American western monster film directed by Ron Underwood, written by Brent... more - 10227138
The Hunt for Red October
Alec Baldwin, Sean ConneryThe Hunt for Red October is a 1990 American submarine spy-thriller film directed by John... more - 11238126
It
Tim Curry, Seth GreenIt (ABC, 1990) is a psychological horror drama miniseries based on Stephen King's novel of the... more - 12299179
Back to the Future Part III
Michael J. Fox, Elisabeth ShueBack to the Future Part III is a 1990 American science fiction Western film. It is the third... more - 13287222
Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnellDances with Wolves is a 1990 American epic western film directed, produced by, and starring... more - 14260153
Kindergarten Cop
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Odette AnnableKindergarten Cop is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Arnold... more - 15237158
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Corey Feldman, Sam RockwellTeenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1990 American live-action film, and the first film... more - 16138121
Flatliners
Julia Roberts, Kevin BaconFlatliners is a 1990 American sci-fi horror thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher,... more - 17149133
Arachnophobia
John Goodman, Brandy NorwoodArachnophobia is a 1990 American horror comedy film directed by Frank Marshall and starring... more - 18183120
Young Guns II
Viggo Mortensen, Kiefer SutherlandYoung Guns II is a 1990 western film, and the sequel to Young Guns. It stars Emilio Estevez,... more - 19170156
Days of Thunder
Tom Cruise, Nicole KidmanDays of Thunder is a 1990 American auto racing film released by Paramount Pictures, produced... more - 2010997
The Rescuers Down Under
John Candy, Bob NewhartThe Rescuers Down Under is a 1990 American animated adventure film produced by Walt Disney... more - 21122140
Awakenings
Robert De Niro, Robin WilliamsAwakenings is a 1990 American drama film based on Oliver Sacks' 1973 memoir of the same title.... more - 2210696
Jacob's Ladder
Macaulay Culkin, Tim RobbinsJacob's Ladder is a 1990 American psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne. A Vietnam... more - 23139152
Dick Tracy
Madonna, Al PacinoDick Tracy is a 1990 American action film based on the 1930s comic strip character of the same... more - 248882
The Witches
Rowan Atkinson, Anjelica HustonThe Witches is a 1990 comedy-fantasy film based on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl. It... more - 25106123
Men at Work
Charlie Sheen, Emilio EstevezMen at Work is a 1990 American black comedy film written and directed by Emilio Estevez, who... more
