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
527170Goodfellas
Robert De Niro, Samuel L. JacksonReleased: 1990
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Goodfellas is a 1990 American crime film directed by Martin Scorsese. It is a film adaptation... more
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480255Home Alone
Macaulay Culkin, Joe PesciReleased: 1990
Directed by: Chris Columbus
Home Alone is a 1990 American Christmas family comedy film written and produced by John Hughes... more3
286141Die Hard 2
Bruce Willis, John LeguizamoReleased: 1990
Directed by: Renny Harlin
This film is a 1990 American action film and the second in the series. It was released on July... more4
300172Misery
Lauren Bacall, Kathy BatesReleased: 1990
Directed by: Rob Reiner
Misery is a 1990 American psychological thriller film based on Stephen King's 1987 novel of... more5
327173Total Recall
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sharon StoneReleased: 1990
Directed by: Paul Verhoeven
Total Recall is a 1990 American science fiction action film directed by Paul Verhoeven. In... more6
348217Edward Scissorhands
Johnny Depp, Winona RyderReleased: 1990
Directed by: Tim Burton
Edward Scissorhands is a 1990 American romantic dark fantasy film directed by Tim Burton. An... more7
299183Pretty Woman
Julia Roberts, Richard GereReleased: 1990
Directed by: Garry Marshall
Pretty Woman is a 1990 American romantic comedy film directed by Garry Marshall. A... more8
229130Tremors
Kevin Bacon, Reba McEntireReleased: 1990
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Tremors is a 1990 American western monster film directed by Ron Underwood, written by Brent... more9
304191Ghost
Demi Moore, Whoopi GoldbergReleased: 1990
Directed by: Jerry Zucker
Ghost is a 1990 American romantic fantasy/crime thriller film starring Patrick Swayze, Demi... more10
239128It
Tim Curry, Seth GreenReleased: 1990
Directed by: Tommy Lee Wallace
It is a 1990 psychological horror/drama miniseries based on Stephen King's novel of the same... more11
230138The Hunt for Red October
Alec Baldwin, Sean ConneryReleased: 1990
Directed by: John McTiernan
The Hunt for Red October is a 1990 American submarine spy-thriller film directed by John... more12
293224Dances with Wolves
Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnellReleased: 1990
Directed by: Kevin Costner
Dances with Wolves is a 1990 American epic western film directed, produced by, and starring... more13
301178Back to the Future Part III
Michael J. Fox, Elisabeth ShueReleased: 1990
Directed by: Robert Zemeckis
Back to the Future Part III is a 1990 American science fiction Western film. It is the third... more14
265154Kindergarten Cop
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Odette AnnableReleased: 1990
Directed by: Ivan Reitman
Kindergarten Cop is a 1990 American comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Arnold... more15
242159Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Corey Feldman, Sam RockwellReleased: 1990
Directed by: Steve Barron
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is a 1990 American live-action film, and the first film... more16
138124Flatliners
Julia Roberts, Kevin BaconReleased: 1990
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Flatliners is a 1990 American sci-fi horror thriller film directed by Joel Schumacher,... more17
150134Arachnophobia
John Goodman, Brandy NorwoodReleased: 1990
Directed by: Frank Marshall
Arachnophobia is a 1990 American horror comedy film directed by Frank Marshall and starring... more18
184121Young Guns II
Viggo Mortensen, Kiefer SutherlandReleased: 1990
Directed by: Geoff Murphy
Young Guns II is a 1990 western film, and the sequel to Young Guns. It stars Emilio Estevez,... more19
173156Days of Thunder
Tom Cruise, Nicole KidmanReleased: 1990
Directed by: Tony Scott
Days of Thunder is a 1990 American auto racing film released by Paramount Pictures, produced... more20
10996The Rescuers Down Under
John Candy, Bob NewhartReleased: 1990
Directed by: Mike Gabriel, Hendel Butoy
The Rescuers Down Under is a 1990 American animated adventure film produced by Walt Disney... more21
122142Awakenings
Robert De Niro, Robin WilliamsReleased: 1990
Directed by: Penny Marshall
Awakenings is a 1990 American drama film based on Oliver Sacks' 1973 memoir of the same title.... more22
10598Jacob's Ladder
Macaulay Culkin, Tim RobbinsReleased: 1990
Directed by: Adrian Lyne
Jacob's Ladder is a 1990 American psychological horror film directed by Adrian Lyne. A Vietnam... more23
140155Dick Tracy
Madonna, Al PacinoReleased: 1990
Directed by: Warren Beatty
Dick Tracy is a 1990 American action film based on the 1930s comic strip character of the same... more24
8981The Witches
Rowan Atkinson, Anjelica HustonReleased: 1990
Directed by: Nicolas Roeg
The Witches is a 1990 comedy-fantasy film based on the book of the same name by Roald Dahl. It... more25
108124Men at Work
Charlie Sheen, Emilio EstevezReleased: 1990
Directed by: Emilio Estevez
Men at Work is a 1990 American black comedy film written and directed by Emilio Estevez, who... more
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