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
248111Saving 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... more2
21997American 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... more3
226107The 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... more4
218108The 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... more5
15691The 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... more6
177110There'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... more7
15274Mulan
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... more8
15474Rush 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... more9
12483Enemy 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... more10
13979Les Misérables
Uma Thurman, Claire DanesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Bille August
Les Misérables is a 1998 film adaptation of Victor Hugo's 1862 novel of the same name,... more11
12694Blade
Kris Kristofferson, Wesley SnipesReleased: 1998
Directed by: Stephen Norrington
Blade is a 1998 American vampire superhero action film starring Wesley Snipes and Stephen... more12
12297The 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... more13
9982The 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... more14
172106A 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... more15
10285Wild 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,... more16
113104Lock, 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... more17
8470Rounders
Matt Damon, Edward NortonReleased: 1998
Directed by: John Dahl
Rounders is a 1998 American drama film about the underground world of high-stakes poker,... more18
9765The 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... more19
137132Armageddon
Ben Affleck, Bruce WillisReleased: 1998
Directed by: Michael Bay
Armageddon is a 1998 American science fiction disaster thriller film, directed by Michael Bay,... more20
8264Lethal 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... more21
9147Halloween 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... more22
8042Mighty Joe Young
Charlize Theron, Bill PaxtonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Ron Underwood
Mighty Joe Young is a 1998 Disney family film starring Bill Paxton and Charlize Theron and... more23
8770The X-Files
Gillian Anderson, David DuchovnyReleased: 1998
Directed by: Rob Bowman
The X-Files is a 1998 American science fiction film written by Chris Carter and Frank... more24
8267U.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... more25
118112Fear 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
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