Netflix isn't particularly well-known for its catalog of retro movies, but here are 10 movies from the 90s that are worth streaming right now.

The '90s had a plethora of great movies that became firm favorites with film fans. Who could forget the epic romance and tragic story of  Titanic, or maybe the sci-fi film The Matrix which became a worldwide phenomenon and cult classic? The 90s had a bit of everything from romance, thrillers, drama, and so much more.

Most movie fans can recall more than a handful of the best '90s movies whether or not they were successes on release. Let's take a look at which films are worth watching and are a simple search away on Netflix.

Updated on June 10th, 2021 by Mark Birrell: Netflix's library of movies is always changing so we've updated this list to show what the best '90s movies on Netflix currently are. From cult comedies to the biggest epics to ever sweep the Oscars, there's certainly a little bit of everything from the prolific decade on this list and no film fan should be left wanting, whether they're looking for drama, romance, or crime stories. Whether the movies got their rightful acclaim on release or whether it developed more over time, these movies showcase the very best of filmmaking in the '90s and are only a click or two away for subscribers on Netlfix.

10 Kicking And Screaming (1995)

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's still a fan favorite as it tells a common tale that occurs to many young adults.

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.

9 My Best Friend's Wedding (1997)

A widely beloved rom-com that remains one of the most famous movies in Julia Roberts' career so far, My Best Friend's Wedding sees a woman grapple with feelings for her best friend–whom she had always talked about marrying one day–after he announces his engagement to another woman.

A bittersweet and relatable story about selfish needs and unrequited love, its lightheartedly comedic sensibilities are helped along greatly by a talented cast of co-stars like Cameron Diaz, Dermot Mulroney, and Rupert Everett.

8 Hook (1991)

Though a critical misfire when released, Steven Spielberg's take on Peter Pan was so strange that there was no way it wouldn't live on in cult movie infamy and has enjoyed a long-lasting following.

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.

7 Election (1999)

A dark and satirical comedy from write and director Alexander Payne, Election tells the story of a high school election for student body president that turns ugly thanks to the rivalry between an upstart young student and her teacher.

Adapted from the novel of the same name by Tom Perrotta, the movie offered a unique spin on cutthroat high school politics and was a much bigger hit with critics than it was at the box office, sparking a devout following and earning the movie an Oscar nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.

6 Dances with Wolves (1990)

A sweeping epic from director and star Kevin Costner that had a famously successful night at the Oscars, with 7 wins out of 12 nominations, taking home Best Sound, Best Editing, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Score, Best Cinematography, Best Director, and Best Picture.

Set on the American frontier in the mid 19th century, Dances with Wolves is largely credited with revitalizing Hollywood interest in the ailing Western genre much like Gladiator would reinvigorate interest in the all-but extinct swords and sandals genre a decade later.

5 Back to the Future Part III (1990)

The final part of Robert Zemeckis' beloved Back to the Future trilogy may not be as well-liked as the preceding two parts, as is so often the case with popular trilogies, yet it offers so much of the same magic that made the franchise essentially a household name and one of the biggest things to come out of 1980s cinema.

Part III ushered in the '90s with cutting-edge practical and digital effects, all wrapped around a classic cowboy tale as time-traveling high school slacker Marty McFly has to go back to the Old West to save his best friend, Doc Brown.

4 Howards End (1992)

Adapted from the E.M. Forster novel of the same name, Howards End is a sumptuous Merchant-Ivory movie that bowled over critics and did very handsomely come awards season, being nominated for a slew of major Oscars and taking home Best Art Direction, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Actress.

The dramatic story of family inheritance and upper-class squabbles struck a chord over 80 years after its first publication, remaining one of star Anthony Hopkins' highest-rated movies.

3 Total Recall (1990)

Total Recall debuted at the very beginning of the 90s, and the film became a hit in the science fiction genre. Critics gave it high ratings for its complex storyline and visuals. It also became one of Arnold Schwarzenegger's most popular roles.

It follows a construction worker in the year 2084 who goes to Rekall, a company that implants fake memories. He opts for a trip to Mars as a secret agent but the procedure goes awry and he finds himself trapped in an interplanetary conspiracy that could all be in his head.

2 Croupier (1998)

Clive Owen's career as a movie star was helped in large part by his dazzling lead role in this murky noir tale of a croupier who becomes involved in a daring criminal scheme to steal from his own casino.

A modern classic of British crime movies, Croupier was helmed by original Get Carter director Mike Hodges and is still brimming with all the pulpy energy that the best '90s crime movies exude.

1 The Big Lebowski (1998)

Debatably the most beloved cult movie ever made, this comedy of mistaken identity and half-baked criminal scheming from the much-lauded Coen brothers has developed an almost religious following over the years and for good reason.

Jeff Bridges steals the show in a cast packed with heavy hitters on unforgettable form as the 'The Dude', an admirably lazy would-be detective whose love of bowling, comfortable clothing, and White Russians quickly made him an indelible icon of '90s cinema.

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