The '90s had a plethora of great movies that are considered classics today, and in the age of streaming many can be enjoyed on one platform as some of the best '90s movies are on Netflix. The decade boasted some iconic movies, from the epic romance Titanic to the cerebral science fiction of The Matrix, and even the introduction of a certain spy played by Michael Myers all came within the same decade. The '90s had a bit of everything from romance, thrillers, drama, and comedy, and everything in between, making it one of the best decades in cinema. Much of the cream of the '90s crop can now be viewed on Netflix too.

The '90s was a changing decade in movies. The slasher franchises of the late '70s and early '80s slashers were revived, sequels to popular late '80s hits were made, and many films that were considered hits have largely been forgotten. The decade also ushered in huge advancements in practical effects like those seen in Jurassic Park, and 1990s movies had tons of great CGI scenes. While not every movie made in the 1990s is available to stream on Netflix, subscribers can find a great variety of the best '90s movies with only a click or two on an app.

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25 Blue Streak (1999)

Martin Lawrence interrogates Dave Chappelle in Blue Streak.

Martin Lawrence positioned himself as one of the most prominent comedic figures of the '90s with films like Bad Boys, and 1999's Blue Streak continued that trend. In the film, a recently paroled jewel thief (Lawrence) must pose as a police officer to recover diamonds that he hid on at a construction sight that became a police station when he was in prison. The high-concept zaniness of the plot was played for laughs, and Lawrence showed his range as a thief playing a cop. While the film was not well-received by critics, it had enough genuine laughs to make it a late-'90s movie staple.

24 The Cable Guy (1996)

The Cable Guy chatting with Steven in the satellite dish in The Cable Guy

Fans of darker comedies love The Cable Guy. It might have gotten mixed reviews on its release, but with its stacked cast and unconventional approach to the intrusive friend trope, The Cable Guy is one of the most underrated '90s movies. It features Jim Carrey in the title role as a man who latches onto a customer (Matthew Broderick) he bribes with free cable channels. The movie also stars such comedy greats as Leslie Mann, Owen Wilson, and Jack Black, and is directed by Ben Stiller. Jim Carrey's movies have mostly been comedies, but The Cable Guy opened the door for the celebrated funnyman to take on darker roles.

23 The Devil’s Own (1997)

Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford smiling in The Devil's Own

Brad Pitt and Harrison Ford teamed up for this crime thriller that saw a member of the IRA live under an assumed identity in the home of an American police officer while trying to secure bombs for his organization. Like many '90s movies of the action variety, The Devil's Own was a mixed bag that wasn't always successful. Though Ford and Pitt's performances were quite strong, the plot meandered and was a bit overlong. Nevertheless, the fascinating set-up did come to a fulfilling conclusion, and it managed to balance both its action and its drama effectively.

22 Seven Years In Tibet (1997)

Brad Pitt in Seven Years In Tibet

Seven Years In Tibet boasts an impressive cast, including Pitt, David Thewlis, and BD Wong. The story follows Pitt’s Harrer as he and a fellow Austrian soldier (Thewlis) end up in Tibet after escaping prison during World War II. The pair embrace life in Tibet and make a home for themselves there, with Harrer even becoming a tutor to the Dalai Lama. It’s a beautifully shot and scored movie although it's not the absolute best ‘90s movie on Netflix because of its slow pacing. However, it is still one of the best options from the decade on the platform — and a favorite among those who enjoy a slow burn.

21 Kicking And Screaming (1995)

A man and woman standing on the street in Kicking and Screaming

Not to be confused with the 2005 film starring Will Ferrell, Kicking and Screaming is a romantic comedy released in 1995 by acclaimed writer and director Noah Baumbach. It follows a group of students fresh out of college who can't move on with the prime of their college years. Instead, they still hang around and live life as if they never left but, at some point, everyone has to grow up. Though it was one of the earliest Noah Baumbach films, Kicking and Screaming was a fully fleshed-out movie that touched on surprisingly deep concepts without losing any of its humorous edge.

20 Rush Hour (1998)

Jackie Chan and Chris Tucker on the poster for Rush Hour

1998's Rush Hour brought together the '90s movie powerhouses of Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan, and the results were explosively hilarious. In the film, a brash LAPD officer (Tucker) teams up with a stoic cop from Hong Kong (Chan) to rescue the Chinese Consul's kidnapped daughter. The mixture of Tucker's humor and Chan's astonishing martial arts skills made for a winning mixture, and the action sequences were only outdone by the chemistry between the two leads. The success of the original inspired a slew of sequels and helped to establish Chan as a movie star in the United States.

19 Cliffhanger (1993)

Cliffhanger Sylvester Stallone Gabe Walker Scales Mountain

Sylvester Stallone and Michael Rooker star in Cliffhanger as two forest rangers who are sent to rescue stranded climbers only to learn that they're a group of thieves looking for cases of money. The tension isn’t just thick because they're on the side of a mountain, but because the two have a hard time trusting one another after one failed to save the other’s girlfriend from a fall. The movie is about the relationships between the characters as much as it is the tense action. Though overshadowed by other films, the '90s movie Cliffhanger remains a Stallone action classic.

18 Girl Interrupted (1999)

Angelina Jolie and Winona Ryder in Girl, Interrupted

Polarizing to say the least, 1999's Girl Interrupted was one of the most challenging '90s movies to reach a broader audience. Based on Susanna Kaysen's memoir of the same name the film follows Kaysen (Winona Ryder), who is sent to a mental health facility where she meets and befriends the other female patients. Though contemporary reviews were mixed, the film has earned attention in recent years for its frank look at mental health. Angelina Jolie won the Best Supporting Oscar for her role, and it was a 1960s period piece that still felt remarkably modern.

17 Heat (1995)

Robert De Niro and Val Kilmer in a shootout in Heat

Robert De Niro and Al Pacino finally appeared in a movie together in Heat. De Niro stars as a career criminal while Pacino plays the detective investigating him. Their rivalry comes to a climactic head, though the two shared a deep respect for one another. While Heat didn’t show up on any award show shortlists after its release, it’s one of the defining movies of the 1990s crime drama genre. De Niro and Pacino didn't disappoint, and the two movie legends actually played off one another brilliantly. Almost 30 years after the movie’s release, there will be a Heat 2 prequel/sequel starring Adam Driver.

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16 Stuart Little (1999)

Stuart Little smiling

Based on the 1945 novel by E. B. White, Stuart Little tells the story of a talking mouse who is adopted into a human family and the conflict that arises. While the digital rendering of Stuart isn’t as groundbreaking as some of the other digital effects that debuted in ‘90s movies, the story is sweet and proved popular with families. Michael J. Fox as the voice of Stuart and Nathan Lane as the voice of the family cat are particular standouts in what proved to be a winning combination in the sequels.

15 The Negotiator (1998)

Samuel L. Jackson yelling and holding a gun in The Negotiator

In The Negotiator, Samuel L. Jackson plays a police officer and hostage negotiator who finds out that his department’s disability fund is being used by some of the dirty officers to earn extra money, and he won't rest until he roots out the bad apples. Tense and over-the-top, The Negotiator had all the frenetic energy of classic '90s action movies and also featured one of Samuel L. Jackson's best performances, The Negotiator is often regarded as a true hidden gem among action-packed '90s movies.

14 Starship Troopers (1997)

Neil Patrick Harris in Starship Troopers

Originally marketed as an action sci-fi movie, Starship Troopers' rich satire was totally misunderstood upon its initial release. The story about a group of young people who join the intergalactic army to battle alien bug-like creatures featured an expensive combination of practical and computer-generated effects that were state-of-the-art at the time. As its cult status has grown, more and more viewers have come to understand director Paul Verhoeven's vision for the '90s movie, and its scathing political critique has helped to elevate it above the more straightforward action sequels that followed.

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13 Clear And Present Danger (1994)

Harrison Ford as Jack Ryan in Clear and Present Danger

Continuing the Jack Ryan cinematic universe, Clear and Present Danger saw Harrison Ford return as the Tom Clancy hero. In the film, Jack Ryan is promoted to acting deputy director of the CIA and investigates a murder close to the president. In the wake of 1992's Patriot Games, Ford's return was a no-brainer, and the movie grossed an impressive $215 million (via Box Office Mojo). The script was the defining feature of the film, and Clancy's novel served as the perfect backdrop for a larger-than-life political thriller. Though it was Ford's last outing, Clear and Present Danger often ranks highly among the Jack Ryan adaptations.

12 Donnie Brasco (1997)

Al Pacino and Johnny Depp in Donnie Brasco Edited

Continuing the trend of high-profile crime dramas among '90s movies, Donnie Brasco told a compelling true story of corruption and greed. An FBI agent (Johnny Depp) is sent to infiltrate the mafia but soon finds that he enjoys the criminal life too much to bring down the syndicate. Though a bit against type for Depp, his chemistry with co-star Al Pacino was the highlight of the movie, and the entire story dripped with tension. Donnie Brasco was overshadowed by the likes of Goodfellas and Casino, but the movie earned a spot among some of the best crime dramas of the 1990s with its flashy depiction of 1970s corruption.

11 Stepmom (1998)

Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts in Stepmom

Though Stepmom received mixed reviews from critics during its original theatrical run, it’s one of the best ‘90s movies in retrospect. A mother of two (Susan Sarandon) bonds with her ex-husband's new girlfriend (Julia Roberts) after she learns that she has a terminal illness. A tear-jerker of the highest order, Stepmom made up for its script's shortcomings with stunning performances from Sarandon and Roberts. Unique among films from the era, Stepmom is an uplifting film about women coming to understand each other as opposed to tearing each other down for drama or comedy.

10 Hook (1991)

Peter holds his sword and stands with the Lost Boys in Hook

Though a critical misfire when released, Steven Spielberg's take on the classic tale of Peter Pan was so strange that there was no way it wouldn't live on as one of the best Peter Pan adaptations of all time. Robin Williams shines as an older Peter who's forgotten about the magic of Neverland when he's suddenly pulled back in by his titular arch-nemesis, prompting one of the most colorful and zany adventures of the master director's works to date. Hook's imaginative approach was what helped set it apart from the slew of less-memorable Peter Pan interpretations.

9 Groundhog Day (1993)

Phil doing a news report in Groundhog Day

In Groundhog Day, Bill Murray plays a weather forecaster who finds himself repeating the same day over and over in the snowed-in town of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Until he learns lessons about his self-centered behavior, he can’t close the time loop and move on to the next day. By 1993, Murray had already conquered the world of comedy, but his turn in Groundhog Day also flashed his dramatic chops as well. Sidesplitting and heartfelt, Groundhog Day showed another side of an '80s comedy icon and delivered one of the definitive '90s movies in the process.

8 Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)

Edward Furlong and Arnold Schwarzenegger as John Connor and the T-800 in Terminator 2

Of all the movies in the Terminator franchise, Terminator 2: Judgment Day is the only one available to stream on Netflix and it's also widely considered the best of the franchise. Starring Edward Furlong, Linda Hamilton, and Arnold Schwarzenegger, the movie sees John Connor (Furlong) pursued by machines from the future who want to end his rebellion against them before it ever happens. The movie relied heavily on computer-generated effects, marking a shift in the film industry forever, but still had plenty of practical effects to dazzle audiences the old-fashioned way. Though violent and gritty, Terminator 2 was also slickly-written and didn't waste a single second on anything unnecessary.

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7 Legends Of The Fall (1994)

Tristan standing by a horse in Legends Of The Fall.

Legends of the Fall centers on the relationship between three brothers (Pitt, Aidan Quinn, and Henry Thomas) in early 20th-century Montana, and while it isn’t the most innovative of Westerns, but it is a beautifully shot film. It features sweeping scenery shots that make the audience feel like the Western is really coming to life and earned a Best Cinematography Academy Award for it. With critics praising Pitt’s performance in particular, it also cemented him as a leading dramatic actor in Hollywood. He might have had other great movies prior to it, but Legends of the Fall truly made Pitt a star.

6 Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! (1994)

A family dances together in Hum Aapke Hain Koun

Representing the best of what Bollywood had to offer in the '90s, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..! focuses on two disparate families who are brought together by marriage. The feel-good epic helped to usher in a new generation of Indian cinema, as its overwhelming success inspired the beleaguered industry to return in force. Though not particularly groundbreaking in its storytelling, Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!'s simple approach made it an accessible film for all, even outside its native country.