Take a trip down memory lane with this list of movies turning 20 in 2018. Featuring epic war dramas, cult classics, well-made comedies, and some of the greatest movies of all time, the best 1998 films will remind you how well older movies have aged (or not) throughout the decades. What is your favorite movie turning 20 years old this year?
When ranking the movies that came out 20 years ago, you can expect to see classics, like American History X, The Big Lebowski, and The Truman Show, at the top. Other memorable 1998 movies include The Parent Trap, Mulan, The Waterboy, Blade, Rush Hour, and There's Something About Mary.
While Shakespeare in Love won Best Picture at the 71st Academy Awards, the 1998 Oscars celebrated other great films like, Saving Private Ryan, Life Is Beautiful, The Prince of Egypt, and Armageddon.
Vote up the best films released in 1998, and celebrate these movies turning 20 with another rewatch. Or see what's turning 20 in 2019.
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12625The 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 Wikipedia2
11125The 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 Wikipedia3
10827Armageddon
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 Wikipedia4
9823American 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 Wikipedia5
8922The 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 Wikipedia6
6520Saving 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 Wikipedia7
7842The Man in the Iron Mask
Leonardo DiCaprio, Hugh LaurieReleased: 1998
Directed by: Randall Wallace
The Man in the Iron Mask is a 1998 adventure film directed, produced, and written by Randall... more on Wikipedia8
8654Rush 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 Wikipedia9
7849The 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 Wikipedia10
7849Deep Impact
Morgan Freeman, Robert DuvallReleased: 1998
Directed by: Mimi Leder
Deep Impact is a 1998 American science fiction disaster film directed by Mimi Leder, written... more on Wikipedia11
9162There'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 Wikipedia12
6234Pleasantville
Reese Witherspoon, Paul WalkerReleased: 1998
Directed by: Gary Ross
Pleasantville is a 1998 American fantasy comedy-drama film written, produced, and directed by... more on Wikipedia13
4517Patch Adams
Robin Williams, Philip Seymour HoffmanReleased: 1998
Directed by: Tom Shadyac
Patch Adams is a 1998 semi-biographical comedy-drama film starring Robin Williams, Monica... more on Wikipedia14
7552Ever After: A Cinderella Story
Drew Barrymore, Anjelica HustonReleased: 1998
Directed by: Andy Tennant
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7148Fear 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 Wikipedia16
5937Lethal 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 Wikipedia17
6543You've Got Mail
Tom Hanks, Meg RyanReleased: 1998
Directed by: Nora Ephron
You've Got Mail is a 1998 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Nora Ephron,... more on Wikipedia18
6038Dr. Dolittle
Eddie Murphy, Ellen DeGeneresReleased: 1998
Directed by: Betty Thomas
Dr. Dolittle is a 1998 American family comedy film starring Eddie Murphy as a doctor who... more on Wikipedia19
5230The Rugrats Movie
Whoopi Goldberg, Tim CurryReleased: 1998
Directed by: Norton Virgien, Igor Kovalyov
The Rugrats Movie is a 1998 American animated adventure-comedy film, produced by Paramount... more on Wikipedia20
5232Practical Magic
Nicole Kidman, Sandra BullockReleased: 1998
Directed by: Griffin Dunne
Practical Magic is a 1998 American romantic comedy film based on the 1995 novel of the same... more on Wikipedia21
6750Mulan
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 Wikipedia22
4932Enemy 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 Wikipedia23
4932Life Is Beautiful
Roberto Benigni, Horst BuchholzReleased: 1997
Directed by: Roberto Benigni
Life Is Beautiful is a 1997 Italian tragicomedy comedy-drama film directed by and starring... more on Wikipedia24
5745Godzilla
Matthew Broderick, Hank AzariaReleased: 1998
Directed by: Roland Emmerich
Godzilla is a 1998 American science fiction monster film directed and co-written by Roland... more on Wikipedia25
5142Halloween 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 Wikipedia
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