19.3IMDbRTop 10 Movies of the 1990s
The 1990s gave us The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List and Pulp Fiction — and the list runs deeper than its famous names. We ranked the 25 strongest films of the decade by weighted rating, spanning drama and crime to more, from 3 countries, with the official age rating noted for every pick.
25 movies · ranked by rating
Ranked movies
- 19.3IMDbR
29.0IMDbRSchindler's List
1993
38.8IMDbRPulp Fiction
1994
48.8IMDbPG-13Forrest Gump
1994
58.7IMDbRGoodFellas
1990
68.6IMDbRThe Green Mile
1999
78.6IMDbR
88.5IMDbR
98.3IMDbGToy Story
1995
108.3IMDbPG-13
Frequently asked questions
What is the best 1990s movie?
The Shawshank Redemption (1994) tops our ranking of the best 1990s movies, based on a weighted blend of IMDb and TMDb ratings. The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List and Pulp Fiction round out the top picks.
How are these 1990s movies ranked?
We rank by a weighted rating that combines IMDb and TMDb scores with how many people voted — so well-loved, widely-seen films rank above obscure titles with a high score from only a handful of votes. Every pick also shows its official age rating.
What are the best 1990s movies?
The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List and Pulp Fiction are among the very best 1990s movies, ranked by rating in the list above.