The ’90s are making a resurgence, and it’s not merely about biker shorts, middle parts, and platform footwear! ’90s films provide the ultimate nostalgia experience, taking us back to a time when we were delightfully oblivious to the world’s inequities. Sorry to inform you — you’ve matured.
Although some ’90s movies have diminished in appeal due to discoveries about their makers or actors, many still shine brightly as cinematic treasures. These films emerge from a time when cinemas were the main venue for movie enthusiasts, budgets were enormous, and explosions were even grander. Here’s a compilation of some of the finest ’90s movies currently on Prime Video for your next movie night — in no specific order.
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### 26. *Fever Pitch*
This British romantic comedy warrants more appreciation in the U.S., where it was eclipsed by the American remake featuring Jimmy Fallon and Drew Barrymore as Red Sox supporters. The original *Fever Pitch*, inspired by Nick Hornby’s book, stars Colin Firth as a schoolteacher whose fixation on Arsenal soccer complicates his emerging relationship with Ruth Gemmell. The tagline sums it up perfectly: “Life gets tricky when you adore one woman and 11 men.” Watching Mr. Darcy morph into a lovable mess is a delightful experience.
**How to watch:** *Fever Pitch* is available for streaming on Prime Video.
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### 25. *Rounders*
After losing $30,000 in a high-stakes poker match, Mike McDermott (Matt Damon) promises to quit gambling. However, when his childhood buddy Worm (Edward Norton) accumulates debts in Mike’s name, he finds himself drawn back into the realm he sought to flee.
This 1998 poker thriller conveys the excitement of triumph and the pain of loss. Damon excels as the well-meaning Mike, Norton impresses as the suspect Worm, and John Malkovich steals the scene as a flamboyant Russian mobster.
**How to watch:** *Rounders* is streaming on Prime Video.
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### 24. *FernGully: The Last Rainforest*
The animated classic that left a mark on a generation returns to do the same for today’s children! Crysta, a fairy, realizes humans are wrecking her rainforest and inadvertently shrinks one of them, Zak, to fairy dimensions. As Zak learns about the fairies, he becomes determined to halt the devastation.
Essentially the animated precursor to *Avatar* from the ’90s, *FernGully* is packed with mullets, retro slang, and features Robin Williams as a rapping bat.
**How to watch:** *FernGully: The Last Rainforest* is available for streaming on Prime Video.
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### 23. *Armageddon*
Few films encapsulate ’90s American exceptionalism like *Armageddon*. When a meteor endangers Earth, the destiny of humanity is in the hands of blue-collar oil drillers guided by Bruce Willis. With little training, they are launched into space to rescue the planet.
Filled with explosions, American flags, and Aerosmith’s legendary “I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing,” this blockbuster offers a nostalgic, action-packed experience.
**How to watch:** *Armageddon* is accessible for rent or purchase on Prime Video.
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### 22. *Empire Records*
This cult favorite tracks a group of young workers at a struggling indie record shop as they unite to save it. With youthful drama, ’90s style, and Rex Manning Day, *Empire Records* epitomizes a quintessential hangout comedy that critics panned but teens cherished.
**How to watch:** *Empire Records* is streaming on Prime Video.
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### 21. *GoldenEye*
Pierce Brosnan’s first outing as James Bond rejuvenated the series with its combination of plot twists, explosions, and classic Bond allure. In *GoldenEye*, Bond investigates a lethal electromagnetic weapon, uncovering a conspiracy lurking close to home.
**How to watch:** *GoldenEye* is available for streaming on Prime Video.
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### 20. *She’s All That*
This 1999 romantic comedy is the perfect example of the “nerdy girl gets a makeover” theme. Freddie Prinze Jr. portrays a high school athlete who wagers he can transform outcast Laney Boggs (Rachael Leigh Cook) into prom royalty. Featuring a fantastic cast and an impressive soundtrack, it’s a must-see for rom-com enthusiasts.
**How to watch:** *She’s All That* is accessible for rent or purchase on Prime Video.
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### 19. *Cruel Intentions*
This contemporary rendition of *Les Liaisons Dangereuses* transposes the narrative to a private high school in New York City. Ryan Phillippe, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Reese Witherspoon deliver remarkable performances in this dark, enticing teen drama.
**How to watch:** *Cruel Intent…