A list of the best movies of 1998, from blockbusters like Armageddon to cult classics like The Big Lebowski. The '90s were a decade where Hollywood thrived. In were new stars and big blockbusters and 1998 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 after they were first released. You shouldn't be too surprised by the movies listed on here. As stated before, some of the best movies of the decade were released in 1998. Who could forget American History X with Edward Norton, Enemy of the State with Will Smith, and of course, There's Something About Mary starring Ben Stiller, Cameron Diaz and Matt Dillon. And let's not forget about Rush Hour with Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan.
The best movies of 1998 featured some of the biggest stars in the movie business. Whether it was the aforementioned stars continuing their success or the breakout performances featured in Saving Private Ryan, or established stars like Johnny Depp and Benicio Del Toro in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. Some of the best movies of all time were released in 1998. This is the ultimate list of the best movies of 1998, which shouldn't feature the best movies of 1997. 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
258114Saving Private Ryan
Tom Hanks, Matt DamonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Steven Spielberg
Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic drama war film directed by Steven Spielberg. Set... more on Wikipedia2
22899American History X
Edward Norton, Edward FurlongReleased: 1998
Directed by: Tony Kaye
American History X is a 1998 American drama film directed by Tony Kaye and written by David... more on Wikipedia3
230112The Big Lebowski
Julianne Moore, Jeff BridgesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Ethan Coen, Joel Coen
The Big Lebowski is a 1998 stoner comedy film written, produced, and directed by Joel and... more on Wikipedia4
226111The Truman Show
Jim Carrey, Paul GiamattiReleased: 1998
Directed by: Peter Weir
The Truman Show is a 1998 American satirical social science fiction comedy-drama film directed... more on Wikipedia5
183111There's Something About Mary
Cameron Diaz, Sarah SilvermanReleased: 1998
Directed by: Peter Farrelly, Bobby Farrelly
There's Something About Mary is a 1998 comedy film, directed by the Farrelly brothers, Bobby... more on Wikipedia6
16073Mulan
Eddie Murphy, Ming-Na WenReleased: 1998
Directed by: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook
Mulan is a 1998 American animated musical action-comedy-drama film produced by Walt Disney... more on Wikipedia7
16095The Wedding Singer
Drew Barrymore, Adam SandlerReleased: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
The Wedding Singer is a 1998 romantic comedy film written by Tim Herlihy and directed by Frank... more on Wikipedia8
12985Enemy of the State
Will Smith, Jack BlackReleased: 1998
Directed by: Tony Scott
Enemy of the State is a 1998 American spy-thriller about a group of rogue U.S. National... more on Wikipedia9
15777Rush Hour
Jackie Chan, Roselyn SánchezReleased: 1998
Directed by: Brett Ratner
Rush Hour is a 1998 American buddy action comedy film and the first installment in the Rush... more on Wikipedia10
128100Blade
Kris Kristofferson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Blade is a 1998 American vampire superhero action film starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen... more on Wikipedia11
123101The Waterboy
Adam Sandler, Kathy BatesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Frank Coraci
The Waterboy is a 1998 American sports/comedy film directed by Frank Coraci, starring Adam... more on Wikipedia12
10484The Mask of Zorro
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Anthony HopkinsReleased: 1998
Directed by: Martin Campbell
The Mask of Zorro is a 1998 American swashbuckler film based on the Zorro character created by... more on Wikipedia13
180105A Bug's Life
Hayden Panettiere, Ashley TisdaleReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Lasseter, Andrew Stanton
A Bug's Life is a 1998 American computer-animated comedy adventure film produced by Pixar... more on Wikipedia14
10588Wild Things
Bill Murray, Denise RichardsReleased: 1998
Directed by: John McNaughton
Wild Things is a 1998 American thriller film starring Matt Dillon, Neve Campbell, Kevin Bacon,... more on Wikipedia15
10064The Faculty
Salma Hayek, UsherReleased: 1998
Directed by: Robert Rodriguez
The Faculty is a 1998 science fiction horror film written by Kevin Williamson and directed by... more on Wikipedia16
115107Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels
Sting, Jason StathamReleased: 1998
Directed by: Guy Ritchie
Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels is a 1998 British comedy thriller film written and... more on Wikipedia17
8567U.S. Marshals
Robert Downey Jr., Tommy Lee JonesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stuart Baird
U.S. Marshals is a 1998 American thriller film directed by Stuart Baird. The storyline was... more on Wikipedia18
8573Rounders
Matt Damon, Edward NortonReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Dahl
Rounders is a 1998 American drama film about the underground world of high-stakes poker,... more on Wikipedia19
8365Lethal Weapon 4
Mel Gibson, Chris RockReleased: 1998
Directed by: Richard Donner
Lethal Weapon 4 is a 1998 American buddy cop action film directed and produced by Richard... more on Wikipedia20
9547Halloween H20: 20 Years Later
Jamie Lee Curtis, Joseph Gordon-LevittReleased: 1998
Directed by: Steve Miner
Halloween H20: 20 Years Later, is a 1998 American slasher film and is the seventh installment... more on Wikipedia21
140138Armageddon
Ben Affleck, Bruce WillisReleased: 1998
Directed by: Michael Bay
Armageddon is a 1998 American science fiction disaster thriller film, directed by Michael Bay,... more on Wikipedia22
3413The Ring
Naomi Watts, Pauley PerretteReleased: 2002
Directed by: Gore Verbinski
The Ring is a 2002 American psychological horror film directed by Gore Verbinski and starring... more on Wikipedia23
7542The Prince of Egypt
Sandra Bullock, Michelle PfeifferReleased: 1998
Directed by: Brenda Chapman, Simon Wells, Steve Hickner
The Prince of Egypt is a 1998 American animated epic musical biblical film and the first... more on Wikipedia24
8360The Parent Trap
Lindsay Lohan, Dennis QuaidReleased: 1998
Directed by: Nancy Meyers
The Parent Trap is a 1998 romantic comedy film co-written and directed by Nancy Meyers, and... more on Wikipedia25
119117Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
Johnny Depp, Cameron DiazReleased: 1998
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas is a 1998 American dark comedy film co-written and directed by... more on Wikipedia
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