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'Sleepless in Seattle' -

Meg Ryan got her rom-com crown with 'When Harry Met Sally' (1989), and continued to reign when she starred alongside Tom Hanks in the now classic 'Sleepless in Seattle.'

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'Groundhog Day' -

Inspiring countless other movies after it, 'Groundhog Day' is one of the most beloved comedies of the '90s. With Bill Murray as its star, it's easy to understand why.

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'Jurassic Park' -

Considering how far technology has come, one would assume a movie like 'Jurassic Park' would look dated 30 years on. However, from its awe-inspiring score to the first time a dinosaur appears on screen, it remains iconic.

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'Hocus Pocus' -

While Disney had little faith in it, 'Hocus Pocus' ended up becoming a Halloween classic for the whole family. It even got a sequel, 'Hocus Pocus 2,' 29 years later!

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'Philadelphia' -

Tom Hanks proved he could do it all when he landed the role of Andrew Beckett, a gay man living with AIDS. The film changed the national conversation about HIV-AIDS, and Hanks won an Oscar for Best Actor.

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'Mrs. Doubtfire' -

Many of Robin Williams' movies are still fan favorites, including the unforgettable 'Mrs. Doubtfire.'

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'Schindler's List' -

Many movies from the '90s are light comedies, and then there are movies like 'Schindler's List,' which is based on a true story. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film follows Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand Jewish refugees from the Holocaust.

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'Indecent Proposal' -

Years before '50 Shades of Grey' (2015), there was 'Indecent Proposal.' Starring Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Robert Redford, it was one of the highest grossing movies of 1993.

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'Free Willy' -

Certain pop culture moments helped define a decade, and that scene of Willy jumping over Jesse did just that for the '90s.

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'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit' -

For many, 'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit' is much better than the first film in the franchise. This sequel turned the volume up with the youthful choir and the addition of Lauryn Hill.

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'What's Love Got to Do with It' -

Some roles were meant for certain actors. Angela Bassett was clearly born to bring Tina Turner’s life to the big screen.

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'Addams Family Values' -

The sequel to 'The Addams Family' (1991), this iconic film features almost all of the original main cast, including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci.

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'Dazed and Confused' -

With an ensemble of soon-to-be movie stars including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, and Milla Jovovich, 'Dazed and Confused' has remained a huge cult classic film.

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'The Nightmare Before Christmas' -

Made in stop-motion animation, Tim Burton's holiday fantasy brings Halloween and Christmas together in a way we still love 30 years later.

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'Coneheads' -

Back in the day, 'Saturday Night Live' was built around recurring characters, and some even got their own movies. In 1993, Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd brought their Coneheads to the big screen.

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'Super Mario Bros.' -

'Super Mario Bros.' was the first movie to bring the beloved video game characters to life, which is a pretty big deal!

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'Poetic Justice' -

Starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, 'Poetic Justice' became a '90s classic that shined a light on life in South Central LA.

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'What's Eating Gilbert Grape' -

Starring Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, both of their performances garnered critical acclaim. At the age of 19, DiCaprio received his first Oscar nomination for his role as the mentally disabled brother of the titular character.

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'Cool Runnings' -

Bobsledding got a major boost in popularity in '93, all thanks to 'Cool Runnings.' The movie is loosely based on the debut of the Jamaican national bobsleigh team at the 1988 Winter Olympics.

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'The Joy Luck Club' -

Hollywood hasn't always been the most diverse place, especially back in the '90s. Asian characters were either nonexistent or stereotypes, but then 'The Joy Luck Club' came along, bringing new stories to the masses.

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'Grumpy Old Men' -

'Grumpy Old Men' paved the way for older actors to have a rightful place at the table as well. Two years later it got a sequel, called 'Grumpier Old Men.'

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'Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey' -

It wouldn't be the '90s without the adventure of three pets lost in the wilderness, right?

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'Much Ado About Nothing' -

Actor and director Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing' would redefine the Shakespearean comedy. The supporting cast included Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, and Michael Keaton.

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'The Sandlot' -

Centering around a small-town little league baseball team in the '60s, 'The Sandlot' is just one of those movies that holds a special place in our hearts.

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'Tombstone' -

With an all-star cast that included Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, and Bill Paxton, this Western featured some of the leading men of the '90s.

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'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' -

Leave it to Mel Brooks to create a comedy that still captures audiences to this day. Starring Cary Elwes in the titular role, 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' also features Dave Chappelle and Amy Yasbeck.

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'The Good Son' -

A masterpiece about the manipulation of others, Macaulay Culkin portrayed a young psychopath, which is a stretch from what we were used to seeing in the 'Home Alone' franchise.

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'Life with Mikey' -

Michael J. Fox will always be associated with the 'Back to the Future' franchise, but he also delivered other unforgettable performances, like in the 'Life with Mikey.'

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'The Beverly Hillbillies' -

Hollywood loves to take classic TV shows and turn them into movies, which is just what they did with 'The Beverly Hillbillies.'

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