What to Stream in May: Add These Awesome 1980s and 90s Movies to Your Watchlist
So, let me guess. I suspect that, like us here at Terrortinos, you're a fan of the awesome films from the 1980s and 90s. Perhaps you even appreciate some of the recent releases -- maybe a few have even become your new favorites. Yet, these new movies don't seem to resonate quite like the old favorites you grew up with. There's just something magical about those films from the 80s and 90s that sparks nostalgic vibes. Plus, in today's streaming era, it can be overwhelming to keep track of which movies are available on which platform each month. But don't worry, you're in the right place. Here at Terrortinos, we've made it our mission to streamline your movie weekend marathons and simplify your viewing choices for this month.
We've put together a list of '80s and '90s movies now streaming across various platforms, highlighting the latest additions for May. It's interesting to note that Netflix, MAX, Paramount Plus, and Amazon Prime Video have all added a fantastic selection of '80s and '90s movies to their rosters this month. Not to be outdone, Tubi offers an extensive collection of movies from these decades, including some standout picks, all on an ad-supported platform that doesn't require a subscription. So, without further delay, here they are. Happy binge-watching! And you go ahead and revisit those fantastic movie moments from the '80s and '90s!
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The Killing Fields (1984)
A powerful drama based on true events, depicting the friendship between a journalist and his Cambodian interpreter during the Khmer Rouge regime.
Director: Roland Joffé. Main Cast: Sam Waterston, Haing S. Ngor, John Malkovich.
Jumanji (1995)
A fantasy adventure film where two children discover a magical board game that unleashes wild jungle creatures and must find a way to finish the game to restore order.
Director: Joe Johnston. Main Cast: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bonnie Hunt.
Bliss (1997)
A romantic drama exploring the passionate but turbulent relationship between a married woman and a free-spirited stranger she meets in Greece.
Director: Lance Young. Main Cast: Craig Sheffer, Sheryl Lee, Terence Stamp.
Liar Liar (1997)
A comedy about a dishonest lawyer who is cursed with the inability to tell a lie for 24 hours, leading to hilarious and awkward situations.
Director: Tom Shadyac. Main Cast: Jim Carrey, Maura Tierney, Justin Cooper.
Starship Troopers (1997)
A sci-fi action film set in a future where humanity battles giant insect-like aliens, following a group of young soldiers as they fight on the front lines.
Director: Paul Verhoeven. Main Cast: Casper Van Dien, Dina Meyer, Denise Richards.
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Mad Max (1980)
A post-apocalyptic action film where a vengeful policeman sets out to seek justice against a violent motorcycle gang who killed his family.
Director: George Miller.
Main Cast: Mel Gibson, Joanne Samuel, Hugh Keays-Byrne.
Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior (1981)
In a world ravaged by societal collapse, a lone warrior known as Mad Max finds himself embroiled in a battle for survival against marauders in the Australian outback.
Director: George Miller. Main Cast: Mel Gibson, Bruce Spence, Vernon Wells.
Stop Making Sense (1984)
A groundbreaking concert film capturing the energetic and innovative performances of the Talking Heads during their 1983 tour, showcasing the band's unique blend of music, visuals, and theatricality.
Director: Jonathan Demme. Main Cast: David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison.
Poltergeist II: The Other Side (1986)
A horror sequel where a family continues to be haunted by malevolent spirits, leading them to seek help from a Native American shaman to protect their daughter from a powerful demon.
Director: Brian Gibson. Main Cast: JoBeth Williams, Craig T. Nelson, Heather O'Rourke.
Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome (1985)
In a dystopian future, Mad Max becomes involved in a conflict between a group of children living in a desert oasis and a tyrannical ruler controlling the region's resources.
Directors: George Miller, George Ogilvie. Main Cast: Mel Gibson, Tina Turner, Bruce Spence.
Three Colors: Blue (1993)
The first installment in Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors trilogy, focusing on a woman's emotional journey towards liberation and self-discovery following the death of her husband and daughter in a car accident.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski. Main Cast: Juliette Binoche, Benoît Régent, Florence Pernel.
Three Colors: Red (1994)
The final installment in Krzysztof Kieślowski's Three Colors trilogy, exploring the interconnected lives of individuals in Geneva and their quest for human connection and redemption.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski. Main Cast: Irène Jacob, Jean-Louis Trintignant, Jean-Pierre Lorit.
Three Colors: White (1994)
The second installment in Krzysztof Kieślowski's acclaimed trilogy, exploring the theme of equality, where a Polish immigrant in France seeks revenge on his estranged wife, leading to a series of darkly comic and ironic events.
Director: Krzysztof Kieślowski. Main Cast: Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy, Janusz Gajos.
The Edge (1997)
A survival drama where two men stranded in the wilderness must confront both the harsh elements and their own inner demons as they face off against a deadly Kodiak bear.
Director: Lee Tamahori. Main Cast: Anthony Hopkins, Alec Baldwin, Elle Macpherson.
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Terms of Endearment (1983)
A poignant drama spanning decades, following the complex relationship between a mother and daughter as they navigate love, loss, and life's challenges.
Director: James L. Brooks. Main Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson.
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
An action-comedy where a wise-cracking Detroit cop heads to Beverly Hills to investigate his friend's murder, leading to clashes with local law enforcement.
Director: Martin Brest. Main Cast: Eddie Murphy, Judge Reinhold, John Ashton.
The Golden Child (1986)
A fantasy adventure where a social worker is tasked with protecting a young Tibetan mystic, the "Golden Child," from an evil sorcerer seeking to conquer the world.
Director: Michael Ritchie. Main Cast: Eddie Murphy, Charlotte Lewis, Charles Dance.
The Accused (1988)
A legal drama inspired by true events, following the trial of a woman who seeks justice after being gang-raped at a bar, highlighting themes of victim-blaming and societal attitudes towards sexual assault.
Director: Jonathan Kaplan. Main Cast: Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson.
Ghost (1990)
A romantic fantasy thriller where a murdered man communicates with his grieving girlfriend through a psychic, unraveling a conspiracy and seeking justice from beyond the grave.
Director: Jerry Zucker. Main Cast: Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg.
Flight of the Intruder (1991)
A war drama set during the Vietnam War, following Navy pilots who undertake a dangerous mission behind enemy lines to strike a high-value target.
Director: John Milius. Main Cast: Danny Glover, Willem Dafoe, Brad Johnson.
Point Break (1991)
An action thriller where an FBI agent infiltrates a group of adrenaline-seeking surfers suspected of bank robberies, forming an unexpected bond with their charismatic leader.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow. Main Cast: Keanu Reeves, Patrick Swayze, Gary Busey.
The Prince of Tides (1991)
A romantic drama where a troubled man revisits painful memories of his dysfunctional family and childhood trauma with the help of a psychiatrist, leading to healing and redemption.
Director: Barbra Streisand. Main Cast: Barbra Streisand, Nick Nolte, Blythe Danner.
Hellraiser III: Hell on Earth (1992)
A horror film where the demonic Pinhead is unleashed into the mortal world, wreaking havoc and seeking new souls to torment.
Director: Anthony Hickox. Main Cast: Terry Farrell, Doug Bradley, Paula Marshall.
Sliver (1993)
An erotic thriller where a woman moves into a luxury apartment building and becomes entangled in a web of voyeurism, secrets, and murder.
Director: Phillip Noyce. Main Cast: Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Tom Berenger.
Fire in the Sky (1993)
A science fiction drama based on the alleged abduction of Travis Walton by extraterrestrial beings, exploring the aftermath of his disappearance and the impact on his community.
Director: Robert Lieberman. Main Cast: D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer.
The Joy Luck Club (1993)
A drama exploring the lives of four Chinese-American women and their complex relationships with their mothers, revealing generational conflicts and cultural identity.
Director: Wayne Wang. Main Cast: Ming-Na Wen, Tamlyn Tomita, Rosalind Chao.
Indecent Proposal (1993)
A romantic drama where a wealthy businessman offers a struggling couple a million dollars in exchange for one night with the wife, testing their marriage and morals.
Director: Adrian Lyne. Main Cast: Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson.
Harriet the Spy (1996)
A family comedy-drama where a young girl's passion for spying leads her to uncover secrets in her neighborhood, teaching her valuable lessons about friendship and empathy.
Director: Bronwen Hughes. Main Cast: Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Gregory Smith.
Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996)
A horror film where a futuristic architect must confront the demonic Pinhead across different time periods to end his bloodline's curse.
Director: Kevin Yagher. Main Cast: Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Doug Bradley.
Big Night (1996)
A comedy-drama where two Italian brothers struggle to save their failing restaurant by hosting a lavish dinner for a renowned jazz musician, leading to culinary and personal revelations.
Directors: Campbell Scott, Stanley Tucci. Main Cast: Stanley Tucci, Tony Shalhoub, Minnie Driver.
The Haunting (1999)
A supernatural horror film where a group of people stay in a haunted mansion to participate in a sleep disorder study, only to encounter terrifying paranormal activity.
Director: Jan de Bont. Main Cast: Liam Neeson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Owen Wilson.
Boogie Nights (1997)
A drama exploring the rise and fall of a young man in the 1970s and 1980s pornography industry, highlighting the glitz, glamour, and dark underbelly of the adult film world.
Director: Paul Thomas Anderson. Main Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore, Burt Reynolds.
Romy and Michele's High School Reunion (1997)
A comedy where two ditzy best friends invent elaborate lies about their lives to impress their former classmates at their high school reunion.
Director: David Mirkin. Main Cast: Mira Sorvino, Lisa Kudrow, Janeane Garofalo.
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The Toxic Avenger (1984)
A cult classic horror-comedy where a mild-mannered janitor is transformed into a grotesque superhero after falling into a vat of toxic waste, leading him to fight crime in Tromaville.
Director: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman. Main Cast: Mitch Cohen, Mark Torgl, Andree Maranda.
The Toxic Avenger Part II (1989)
A sequel to the cult classic, where the now-disfigured superhero returns to battle evil forces threatening his hometown once again.
Director: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman. Main Cast: Ron Fazio, Phoebe Legere, John Altamura.
The Toxic Avenger Part III: The Last Temptation of Toxie (1989)
The third installment in the cult franchise, where the Toxic Avenger faces his greatest challenge yet as he battles the Devil himself.
Director: Michael Herz, Lloyd Kaufman. Main Cast: Ron Fazio, Phoebe Legere, John Altamura.
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The Blues Brothers (1980)
A musical comedy where two brothers set out on a mission from God to save the Catholic orphanage where they were raised by reuniting their R&B band and paying off the debt.
Director: John Landis. Main Cast: John Belushi, Dan Aykroyd, Cab Calloway.
Airplane! (1980)
A classic parody of disaster films, following the absurd and chaotic events aboard an airplane after the crew falls ill from food poisoning.
Directors: Jim Abrahams, David Zucker, Jerry Zucker. Main Cast: Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen.
Zapped! (1982)
A teen comedy where a high school student gains telekinetic powers after a laboratory accident and uses them for various misadventures.
Director: Robert J. Rosenthal. Main Cast: Scott Baio, Willie Aames, Heather Thomas.
Swamp Thing (1982)
A sci-fi horror film based on the DC Comics character, following a scientist who transforms into a swamp creature and fights against evil forces.
Director: Wes Craven. Main Cast: Ray Wise, Adrienne Barbeau, Dick Durock.
Breathless (1983)
A remake of the French New Wave classic, following a young drifter who becomes involved in a criminal underworld while pursuing his American dream.
Director: Jim McBride. Main Cast: Richard Gere, Valerie Kaprisky, Art Metrano.
Blame It on Rio (1984)
A romantic comedy about a middle-aged man who falls for his best friend's teenage daughter while on vacation in Rio de Janeiro.
Director: Stanley Donen. Main Cast: Michael Caine, Joseph Bologna, Michelle Johnson.
Sixteen Candles (1984)
A teen comedy about a girl whose sixteenth birthday is overshadowed by her family's forgetfulness and her crush on a popular senior.
Director: John Hughes. Main Cast: Molly Ringwald, Anthony Michael Hall, Michael Schoeffling.
The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
A sci-fi adventure comedy where a multi-talented scientist and his band of eccentric colleagues battle interdimensional aliens.
Director: W.D. Richter. Main Cast: Peter Weller, John Lithgow, Ellen Barkin.
The Big Easy (1986)
A crime thriller set in New Orleans, following a police detective and a district attorney as they investigate corruption within the department.
Director: Jim McBride. Main Cast: Dennis Quaid, Ellen Barkin, Ned Beatty.
The Professor (1986)
A comedy where a nerdy professor undergoes a transformation into a suave ladies' man after a scientific experiment goes awry.
Director: Wayne Roberts. Main Cast: Johnny Galecki, Robyn Lively, Dan Shor.
Fatal Attraction (1987)
A psychological thriller about a married man who has a weekend affair with a woman who becomes dangerously obsessed with him.
Director: Adrian Lyne. Main Cast: Michael Douglas, Glenn Close, Anne Archer.
Phantom Soldiers (1987)
An action film set during the Vietnam War, following a team of elite soldiers on a dangerous mission behind enemy lines.
Director: Teddy Page. Main Cast: Robert Arevalo, William Steis, Mike Monty.
The Accused (1988)
A legal drama inspired by true events, following the trial of a woman who seeks justice after being gang-raped at a bar.
Director: Jonathan Kaplan. Main Cast: Jodie Foster, Kelly McGillis, Bernie Coulson.
Biloxi Blues (1988)
A comedy-drama based on Neil Simon's play, following a young army recruit's experiences in boot camp during World War II.
Director: Mike Nichols. Main Cast: Matthew Broderick, Christopher Walken, Corey Parker.
Slaughterhouse Rock (1988)
A horror film where a college student becomes possessed by the vengeful spirit of a rock musician and seeks revenge on his killers.
Director: Dimitri Logothetis. Main Cast: Toni Basil, Nicholas Celozzi, Tom Reilly.
Glory (1989)
A historical drama based on the true story of the first all-black volunteer company in the Civil War, highlighting their bravery and sacrifices.
Director: Edward Zwick. Main Cast: Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, Cary Elwes.
King of New York (1990)
A crime thriller following a former drug lord's return to the streets of New York City, where he aims to regain control of the underworld while being pursued by law enforcement.
Director: Abel Ferrara. Main Cast: Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne.
Men at Work (1990)
A comedy about two garbage collectors who stumble upon a mysterious corpse and find themselves embroiled in a series of misadventures while trying to dispose of it.
Director: Emilio Estevez. Main Cast: Emilio Estevez, Charlie Sheen, Leslie Hope.
Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man (1991)
An action film where two friends, a biker and a cowboy, team up to save their favorite bar from foreclosure by robbing a bank controlled by a corrupt corporation.
Director: Simon Wincer.
Main Cast: Mickey Rourke, Don Johnson, Chelsea Field.
Fried Green Tomatoes (1991)
A drama where a housewife befriends an elderly woman in a nursing home and hears the story of her youth, leading her to find strength and liberation in their friendship.
Director: Jon Avnet. Main Cast: Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson.
Malcolm X (1992)
A biographical drama chronicling the life and transformation of civil rights leader Malcolm X, from his early years to his advocacy for black empowerment and social justice.
Director: Spike Lee. Main Cast: Denzel Washington, Angela Bassett, Albert Hall.
American Me (1992)
A crime drama inspired by the life of Mexican-American gangster Montoya Santana, tracing his rise within the prison system and the formation of the Mexican Mafia.
Director: Edward James Olmos. Main Cast: Edward James Olmos, William Forsythe, Pepe Serna.
Schindler's List (1993)
A historical drama based on the true story of Oskar Schindler, a German businessman who saved the lives of over a thousand Polish-Jewish refugees during the Holocaust.
Director: Steven Spielberg. Main Cast: Liam Neeson, Ben Kingsley, Ralph Fiennes.
Indecent Proposal (1993)
A romantic drama about a wealthy businessman who offers a struggling couple a million dollars in exchange for one night with the wife, testing their marriage and morals.
Director: Adrian Lyne. Main Cast: Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson.
Sliver (1993)
An erotic thriller where a woman moves into a luxurious apartment building and becomes entangled in a web of voyeurism, secrets, and murder.
Director: Phillip Noyce. Main Cast: Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Tom Berenger.
Fire in the Sky (1993)
A science fiction drama based on the alleged abduction of Travis Walton by extraterrestrial beings, exploring the aftermath of his disappearance and the impact on his community.
Director: Robert Lieberman. Main Cast: D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, Craig Sheffer.
Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994)
A romantic comedy following the intertwined lives of a group of friends as they attend four weddings and a funeral, exploring love, friendship, and commitment.
Director: Mike Newell. Main Cast: Hugh Grant, Andie MacDowell, Kristin Scott Thomas.
No Escape (1994)
A dystopian action thriller set in a future where prisoners are sent to a remote island and left to fend for themselves, where one man fights to survive and escape.
Director: Martin Campbell. Main Cast: Ray Liotta, Lance Henriksen, Stuart Wilson.
The Break (1995)
A romantic drama about a young couple whose relationship is tested by jealousy and infidelity, leading them to confront their own flaws and insecurities.
Director: Lee H. Katzin. Main Cast: Vincent Van Patten, Rae Dawn Chong, Martin Sheen.
Blue Juice (1995)
A British comedy-drama following a group of friends who navigate life, love, and surfing in Cornwall, exploring themes of friendship and coming of age.
Director: Carl Prechezer. Main Cast: Sean Pertwee, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Ewan McGregor.
Trees Lounge (1996)
A comedy-drama where an unemployed mechanic spends his days at a local bar, reflecting on his life and relationships while grappling with addiction and aimlessness.
Director: Steve Buscemi. Main Cast: Steve Buscemi, Chloe Sevigny, Mark Boone Junior.
Emma (1996)
A romantic comedy-drama based on Jane Austen's novel, following the matchmaking antics and romantic entanglements of a young woman in 19th century England.
Director: Douglas McGrath. Main Cast: Gwyneth Paltrow, Jeremy Northam, Toni Collette.
The Birdcage (1996)
A comedy where a gay cabaret owner and his drag queen partner must pretend to be straight for one night to impress their son's conservative in-laws.
Director: Mike Nichols. Main Cast: Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman.
Beautiful Girls (1996)
A comedy-drama where a New York City piano player returns to his hometown for a high school reunion and reconnects with old friends, prompting him to reassess his life.
Director: Ted Demme. Main Cast: Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Uma Thurman.
Hellraiser IV: Bloodline (1996)
A horror film where a futuristic architect must confront the demonic Pinhead across different time periods to end his bloodline's curse.
Director: Kevin Yagher. Main Cast: Bruce Ramsay, Valentina Vargas, Doug Bradley.
Gattaca (1997)
A dystopian science fiction film set in a future where genetic engineering determines social status, following a genetically inferior man who assumes the identity of a genetically superior one to achieve his dreams.
Director: Andrew Niccol. Main Cast: Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law.
Run Lola Run (1998)
A German thriller where a young woman must race against time to save her boyfriend's life by finding a large sum of money within twenty minutes.
Director: Tom Tykwer. Main Cast: Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup.
Grey Owl (1999)
A biographical drama based on the life of Archibald Belaney, a British man who reinvented himself as Grey Owl, a Native American conservationist and environmentalist.
Director: Richard Attenborough. Main Cast: Pierce Brosnan, Annie Galipeau, Vlasta Vrana.
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Once Upon a Spy (1980)
A made-for-television spy comedy where a bumbling private detective gets involved in international espionage while investigating a missing persons case.
Director: Ivan Nagy. Main Cast: Ted Danson, Mary Louise Weller, Christopher Lee.
Fallen Angel (1981)
A made-for-TV thriller following a young woman who becomes embroiled in a murder mystery while working as a live-in housekeeper for a wealthy family.
Director: Robert Michael Lewis. Main Cast: Dana Hill, Melinda Dillon, Richard Masur.
Modern Romance (1981)
A romantic comedy where a neurotic film editor's obsessive behavior sabotages his relationship with his girlfriend, leading to a series of comedic misadventures.
Director: Albert Brooks. Main Cast: Albert Brooks, Kathryn Harrold, Bruno Kirby.
Blow Out (1981)
A psychological thriller where a sound engineer accidentally records a political assassination and becomes embroiled in a dangerous conspiracy while trying to uncover the truth.
Director: Brian De Palma. Main Cast: John Travolta, Nancy Allen, John Lithgow.
Scream (1981)
A slasher film where a young woman with psychic abilities experiences terrifying visions of murder and must confront a masked killer stalking her and her friends.
Director: Byron Quisenberry. Main Cast: Pepper Martin, Hank Worden, Ethan Wayne.
The Dark Crystal (1982)
A fantasy adventure set in a mystical world where a young Gelfling embarks on a quest to restore balance by healing a powerful crystal and defeating the malevolent Skeksis.
Directors: Jim Henson, Frank Oz. Main Cast: Jim Henson, Kathryn Mullen, Frank Oz.
Tempest (1982)
A romantic comedy-drama based on Shakespeare's play, where a disillusioned New York architect moves to a Greek island and becomes involved in a series of romantic entanglements.
Director: Paul Mazursky. Main Cast: John Cassavetes, Gena Rowlands, Susan Sarandon.
Bad Boys (1983)
A crime drama where two streetwise cops with contrasting styles and attitudes must put aside their differences to bring down a drug kingpin.
Director: Rick Rosenthal. Main Cast: Sean Penn, Reni Santoni, Jim Moody.
Blue Thunder (1983)
An action thriller where a maverick police helicopter pilot uncovers a sinister government conspiracy while testing a high-tech helicopter designed for urban surveillance.
Director: John Badham. Main Cast: Roy Scheider, Warren Oates, Candy Clark.
The Outsiders (1983)
A coming-of-age drama based on S.E. Hinton's novel, where two rival groups of teenagers from different socio-economic backgrounds clash in 1960s Oklahoma.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Main Cast: C. Thomas Howell, Matt Dillon, Ralph Macchio, Patrick Swayze.
Yentl (1983)
A musical drama based on Isaac Bashevis Singer's short story, where a young Jewish woman disguises herself as a man to study Talmudic law, challenging societal norms and pursuing her passion for learning.
Director: Barbra Streisand. Main Cast: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving.
The Cotton Club: Encore (1984)
A crime drama set in the Prohibition-era Harlem nightclub scene, exploring the intersecting lives of musicians, gangsters, and socialites.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Main Cast: Richard Gere, Gregory Hines, Diane Lane.
A Soldier's Story (1984)
A mystery drama set in a segregated army base during World War II, investigating the murder of a black sergeant and the racial tensions that ensue.
Director: Norman Jewison. Main Cast: Howard E. Rollins Jr., Adolph Caesar, Denzel Washington.
Ghostbusters (1984)
A supernatural comedy where a team of eccentric parapsychologists in New York City start a ghost-catching business, leading to chaotic encounters with supernatural entities.
Director: Ivan Reitman. Main Cast: Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Sigourney Weaver.
The Terminator (1984)
A sci-fi action film where a cyborg assassin is sent back in time to kill a waitress whose unborn son will lead humanity's resistance against sentient machines in a post-apocalyptic future.
Director: James Cameron. Main Cast: Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Michael Biehn.
No Small Affair (1984)
A romantic comedy-drama where a teenage photographer becomes infatuated with a middle-aged singer, leading to a series of misadventures as he tries to win her heart.
Director: Jerry Schatzberg. Main Cast: Jon Cryer, Demi Moore, George Wendt.
Hardbodies (1984)
A raunchy comedy where three middle-aged men hire a young stud to help them pick up women on a California beach, leading to a series of comedic escapades.
Directors: Mark Griffiths. Main Cast: Grant Cramer, Teal Roberts, Gary Wood.
The Razor's Edge (1984)
A drama based on W. Somerset Maugham's novel, where a disillusioned World War I veteran travels the world seeking spiritual enlightenment and purpose.
Director: John Byrum. Main Cast: Bill Murray, Theresa Russell, Catherine Hicks.
Perfect (1985)
A drama where a Rolling Stone magazine journalist investigates the world of fitness clubs and aerobics, uncovering the dark side of the fitness craze and confronting his own demons.
Director: James Bridges. Main Cast: John Travolta, Jamie Lee Curtis, Marilu Henner.
The Mean Season (1985)
A thriller where a journalist's life is turned upside down when he becomes the target of a serial killer who communicates with him through cryptic messages.
Director: Phillip Borsos. Main Cast: Kurt Russell, Mariel Hemingway, Richard Jordan.
Silverado (1985)
A Western adventure where a group of cowboys embark on a journey to confront a corrupt sheriff and restore justice to a small town.
Director: Lawrence Kasdan. Main Cast: Kevin Kline, Scott Glenn, Kevin Costner.
Heartbreak Ridge (1986)
A war drama where a tough Marine sergeant leads a ragtag platoon through grueling training and combat during the invasion of Grenada.
Director: Clint Eastwood. Main Cast: Clint Eastwood, Marsha Mason, Everett McGill.
Big Trouble in Little China (1986)
An action fantasy where a truck driver battles ancient sorcerers and street gangs in San Francisco's Chinatown to rescue a friend's kidnapped fiancée.
Director: John Carpenter. Main Cast: Kurt Russell, Kim Cattrall, Dennis Dun.
Violets are Blue (1986)
A romantic drama where a successful New York photographer returns to her hometown in Maryland and rekindles a romance with her high school sweetheart, facing challenges from their past.
Director: Jack Fisk. Main Cast: Sissy Spacek, Kevin Kline, Bonnie Bedelia.
Quicksilver (1986)
A drama where a hotshot stockbroker loses everything and becomes a bicycle messenger in San Francisco, finding freedom and purpose in the city's underground bike culture.
Director: Thomas Michael Donnelly. Main Cast: Kevin Bacon, Jami Gertz, Paul Rodriguez.
The Name of the Rose (1986)
A historical mystery set in a medieval monastery where a Franciscan friar investigates a series of murders, uncovering dark secrets and political intrigue.
Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud. Main Cast: Sean Connery, Christian Slater, F. Murray Abraham.
No Mercy (1986)
A crime thriller where a tough Chicago cop teams up with a Cajun detective to track down a ruthless drug lord in New Orleans, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Director: Richard Pearce. Main Cast: Richard Gere, Kim Basinger, Jeroen Krabbé.
Full Metal Jacket (1987)
A war film following a group of U.S. Marine recruits through training and their harrowing experiences in the Vietnam War, exploring themes of dehumanization and the psychological toll of combat.
Director: Stanley Kubrick. Main Cast: Matthew Modine, Adam Baldwin, Vincent D'Onofrio.
Good Morning, Vietnam (1987)
A comedy-drama based on the true story of Adrian Cronauer, an irreverent radio DJ who shakes up the airwaves and boosts morale among American troops during the Vietnam War.
Director: Barry Levinson. Main Cast: Robin Williams, Forest Whitaker, Tung Thanh Tran.
Teen Wolf Too (1987)
A comedy where a college student discovers he's a werewolf like his cousin and must learn to control his newfound powers while navigating college life and a rivalry with a boxing champion.
Director: Christopher Leitch. Main Cast: Jason Bateman, Kim Darby, John Astin.
Near Dark (1987)
A horror-western where a young man falls in love with a beautiful vampire and joins her nomadic family of bloodthirsty outlaws, leading to a deadly showdown with vampire hunters.
Director: Kathryn Bigelow. Main Cast: Adrian Pasdar, Jenny Wright, Lance Henriksen.
Someone to Watch Over Me (1987)
A romantic thriller where a married NYPD detective becomes romantically involved with the wealthy socialite whose life he's assigned to protect, putting both of them in danger.
Director: Ridley Scott. Main Cast: Tom Berenger, Mimi Rogers, Lorraine Bracco.
Fatal Beauty (1987)
An action comedy where a tough narcotics cop teams up with a flamboyant undercover DEA agent to take down a drug kingpin in Los Angeles.
Director: Tom Holland. Main Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Sam Elliott, Rubén Blades.
Suspect (1987)
A legal thriller where a jury member, a homeless man, and a public defender uncover a conspiracy surrounding a politically charged murder trial.
Director: Peter Yates. Main Cast: Cher, Dennis Quaid, Liam Neeson.
Throw Momma from the Train (1987)
A dark comedy where a struggling writer and his neurotic teacher conspire to exchange murders, inspired by the plot of Alfred Hitchcock's "Strangers on a Train."
Director: Danny DeVito. Main Cast: Danny DeVito, Billy Crystal, Anne Ramsey.
Hollywood Shuffle (1987)
A satirical comedy exploring the struggles of a young African-American actor facing racial stereotypes and discrimination in Hollywood.
Director: Robert Townsend. Main Cast: Robert Townsend, Anne-Marie Johnson, Craigus R. Johnson.
Stand and Deliver (1988)
A drama based on the true story of high school teacher Jaime Escalante, who transforms the lives of his inner-city students by teaching them advanced calculus.
Director: Ramón Menéndez. Main Cast: Edward James Olmos, Lou Diamond Phillips, Rosanna DeSoto.
Beaches (1988)
A tearjerker drama exploring the enduring friendship between two women from different backgrounds, spanning several decades of triumphs and tragedies.
Director: Garry Marshall. Main Cast: Bette Midler, Barbara Hershey, John Heard.
They Live (1988)
A sci-fi action film where a drifter discovers a pair of sunglasses that reveal hidden messages and subliminal commands implanted by alien invaders, leading him to join the resistance against the extraterrestrial threat.
Director: John Carpenter. Main Cast: Roddy Piper, Keith David, Meg Foster.
Pulse (1988)
A horror film where a group of college students investigates a series of mysterious deaths linked to a computer program that can manifest supernatural forces, leading to a deadly confrontation with technology gone awry.
Director: Paul Golding. Main Cast: Cliff De Young, Roxanne Hart, Joey Lawrence.
Tap (1989)
A drama where a former tap dancer and ex-convict seeks redemption and reconnects with his roots in the world of dance, facing personal and professional challenges along the way.
Director: Nick Castle. Main Cast: Gregory Hines, Suzzanne Douglas, Sammy Davis Jr.
The Church (1989)
A horror film where an ancient demonic force is awakened beneath a cathedral, trapping a group of people inside with malevolent entities.
Director: Michele Soavi. Main Cast: Hugh Quarshie, Tomas Arana, Feodor Chaliapin Jr.
Triumph of the Spirit (1989)
A historical drama based on the true story of a Greek-Jewish boxer imprisoned in Auschwitz during World War II, who fights to survive and maintain his dignity by participating in brutal boxing matches.
Director: Robert M. Young. Main Cast: Willem Dafoe, Edward James Olmos, Robert Loggia.
Dark Avenger (1990)
A fantasy adventure where a medieval knight, granted immortality by a sorceress, seeks redemption by defending the innocent and battling dark forces across the ages.
Director: John Nicolella. Main Cast: Anthony De Longis, Katherine Billings, Lawrence Tierney.
Mermaids (1990)
A coming-of-age comedy-drama where a teenage girl navigates her unconventional family life with her eccentric single mother and younger sister during the 1960s.
Director: Richard Benjamin. Main Cast: Cher, Bob Hoskins, Winona Ryder.
Hard to Kill (1990)
An action thriller where a detective, who survived an assassination attempt and spent years in a coma, seeks vengeance against those who killed his wife and put him in a coma.
Director: Bruce Malmuth. Main Cast: Steven Seagal, Kelly LeBrock, William Sadler.
King of New York (1990)
A crime thriller following a former drug lord's return to the streets of New York City, aiming to reclaim his territory and confront rival gangs and corrupt officials.
Director: Abel Ferrara. Main Cast: Christopher Walken, David Caruso, Laurence Fishburne.
Dances with Wolves (1990)
An epic Western drama where a Union Army officer befriends a Sioux tribe and adopts their way of life, facing conflicts between cultures and the encroaching white settlers.
Director: Kevin Costner. Main Cast: Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene.
White Fang (1991)
An adventure drama based on Jack London's novel, following a young man's friendship with a wild wolf-dog in the rugged wilderness of the Yukon.
Director: Randal Kleiser. Main Cast: Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Seymour Cassel.
New Jack City (1991)
A crime drama where a New York City detective and his team target a powerful drug lord operating in Harlem, leading to a dangerous game of cat and mouse.
Director: Mario Van Peebles. Main Cast: Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Mario Van Peebles.
Thunderheart (1992)
A crime thriller inspired by real events, where an FBI agent investigates a murder on a Native American reservation, uncovering corruption and cultural tensions.
Director: Michael Apted. Main Cast: Val Kilmer, Sam Shepard, Graham Greene.
The Hand that Rocks the Cradle (1992)
A psychological thriller where a vengeful nanny infiltrates a family, seeking retribution for a perceived wrong, and unleashes a campaign of terror.
Director: Curtis Hanson. Main Cast: Annabella Sciorra, Rebecca De Mornay, Matt McCoy.
South Central (1992)
A crime drama where a reformed gang member tries to steer his teenage son away from the allure of street life, only to face challenges from his past and the neighborhood.
Director: Stephen Milburn Anderson. Main Cast: Glenn Plummer, Byron Minns, Lexie Bigham.
A League of Their Own (1992)
A sports comedy-drama based on the true story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League during World War II, focusing on the challenges and triumphs of the female players and their coach.
Director: Penny Marshall. Main Cast: Tom Hanks, Geena Davis, Madonna.
A Few Good Men (1992)
A courtroom drama following a military lawyer defending two Marines accused of murder, uncovering a high-level conspiracy and facing off against a tough prosecutor.
Director: Rob Reiner. Main Cast: Tom Cruise, Jack Nicholson, Demi Moore.
The Last of the Mohicans (1992)
An epic historical drama set during the French and Indian War, following a frontiersman and his adopted Mohican brother as they rescue a British officer's daughters and navigate the dangers of the wilderness.
Director: Michael Mann. Main Cast: Daniel Day-Lewis, Madeleine Stowe, Russell Means.
Forever (1992)
A romantic drama where a young couple's passionate love affair is tested when they face family opposition, societal pressures, and personal sacrifices over the years.
Director: Thomas Palmer Jr. Main Cast: Deborah Goodrich, John Friedrich, Clayton Rohner.
Groundhog Day (1993)
A comedy where a cynical weatherman finds himself trapped in a time loop, repeating the same day over and over again, forcing him to reassess his life and priorities.
Director: Harold Ramis. Main Cast: Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell, Chris Elliott.
Menace II Society (1993)
A gritty drama set in South Central Los Angeles, where a young man struggles to escape the cycle of violence and poverty amidst the urban decay and gang culture.
Director: Albert and Allen Hughes. Main Cast: Tyrin Turner, Larenz Tate, Jada Pinkett Smith.
The Three Musketeers (1993)
An adventure film based on Alexandre Dumas' novel, following the swashbuckling exploits of D'Artagnan and the legendary Musketeers as they foil a plot to overthrow the king.
Director: Stephen Herek. Main Cast: Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Chris O'Donnell.
What's Love Got to Do with It (1993)
A biographical drama detailing the tumultuous relationship between Ike and Tina Turner, from their rise to fame in the music industry to Tina's triumphant solo career.
Director: Brian Gibson. Main Cast: Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne, Vanessa Bell Calloway.
Tombstone (1993)
A Western retelling the legendary gunfight at the O.K. Corral, where lawman Wyatt Earp and his allies confront a gang of outlaws led by the notorious Clanton brothers.
Director: George P. Cosmatos. Main Cast: Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott.
The Specialist (1994)
An action thriller where a bomb expert seeks revenge on the Miami mobsters who killed his parents, teaming up with a vengeful woman to take down their criminal empire.
Director: Luis Llosa. Main Cast: Sylvester Stallone, Sharon Stone, James Woods.
Stargate (1994)
A sci-fi adventure where a military team discovers a portal to another planet and must navigate its mysteries and dangers while uncovering its ancient secrets.
Director: Roland Emmerich. Main Cast: Kurt Russell, James Spader, Jaye Davidson.
Surviving the Game (1994)
A thriller where a homeless man is lured into a hunting expedition in the wilderness, only to realize he's the prey being hunted by wealthy elites for sport.
Director: Ernest R. Dickerson. Main Cast: Ice-T, Rutger Hauer, Gary Busey.
A Low Down Dirty Shame (1994)
An action comedy where a former LAPD detective turned private investigator takes on a case involving stolen diamonds, leading to a wild ride of action and humor.
Director: Keenen Ivory Wayans. Main Cast: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Charles S. Dutton, Jada Pinkett Smith.
The Little Rascals (1994)
A family comedy based on the classic Our Gang series, where a group of mischievous kids form a club and embark on various adventures, including a plan to sabotage a romantic rival.
Director: Penelope Spheeris. Main Cast: Travis Tedford, Bug Hall, Brittany Ashton Holmes.
To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie Newmar (1995)
A comedy where three drag queens embark on a cross-country road trip in a fabulous convertible, spreading joy and empowerment in a small conservative town.
Director: Beeban Kidron. Main Cast: Wesley Snipes, Patrick Swayze, John Leguizamo.
Cutthroat Island (1995)
An action-adventure film following a female pirate captain and her crew as they search for buried treasure while facing off against rival pirates and the British Navy.
Director: Renny Harlin. Main Cast: Geena Davis, Matthew Modine, Frank Langella.
Species (1995)
A sci-fi horror where a team of scientists creates a genetically engineered alien-human hybrid, which escapes and embarks on a deadly rampage to procreate and dominate Earth.
Director: Roger Donaldson. Main Cast: Natasha Henstridge, Ben Kingsley, Michael Madsen.
Jury Duty (1995)
A comedy where a slacker is mistakenly selected for jury duty in a high-profile murder trial, leading to a series of comedic mishaps as he tries to prolong his time away from work.
Director: John Fortenberry. Main Cast: Pauly Shore, Tia Carrere, Stanley Tucci.
Desperado (1995)
An action-packed sequel to "El Mariachi" where the guitar-playing gunman continues his quest for revenge against a drug lord, facing off against a new wave of enemies.
Director: Robert Rodriguez. Main Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Joaquim de Almeida.
While You Were Sleeping (1995)
A romantic comedy where a lonely transit worker pretends to be the fiancée of a comatose man, only to fall for his brother and navigate a web of misunderstandings.
Director: Jon Turteltaub. Main Cast: Sandra Bullock, Bill Pullman, Peter Gallagher.
Rumble in the Bronx (1995)
An action comedy where a Hong Kong cop visits New York City to attend his uncle's wedding, only to get embroiled in a series of conflicts with local gangs.
Director: Stanley Tong. Main Cast: Jackie Chan, Anita Mui, Francoise Yip.
Mortal Kombat (1995)
A fantasy martial arts film based on the video game franchise, where Earth's greatest fighters must compete in a high-stakes tournament to save the world from an evil sorcerer.
Director: Paul W.S. Anderson. Main Cast: Robin Shou, Linden Ashby, Bridgette Wilson.
High School High (1996)
A parody of high school movies where an idealistic teacher takes on a class of unruly students at an inner-city school, facing comedic challenges and unexpected romance.
Director: Hart Bochner. Main Cast: Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Louise Fletcher.
Set It Off (1996)
A crime thriller following four African American women who turn to bank robbery as a means to escape poverty and oppression, facing the consequences of their actions.
Director: F. Gary Gray. Main Cast: Jada Pinkett Smith, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox.
Striptease (1996)
A comedy-drama where a single mother becomes a stripper to pay for a custody battle, getting involved in a dangerous world of corruption and intrigue.
Director: Andrew Bergman. Main Cast: Demi Moore, Burt Reynolds, Ving Rhames.
Jack (1996)
A comedy-drama where a boy with a rare genetic disorder ages four times faster than normal, facing the challenges of growing up rapidly while trying to live a normal life.
Director: Francis Ford Coppola. Main Cast: Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Jennifer Lopez.
Box of Moonlight (1996)
A quirky comedy-drama where a repressed engineer's life is transformed when he encounters a free-spirited drifter and embarks on a journey of self-discovery in a remote Tennessee town.
Director: Tom DiCillo. Main Cast: John Turturro, Sam Rockwell, Catherine Keener.
Manny & Lo (1996)
A drama about two young sisters who run away from foster care and embark on a journey to find a new home, forming an unconventional family with a pregnant woman they kidnap.
Director: Lisa Krueger. Main Cast: Scarlett Johansson, Aleksa Palladino, Mary Kay Place.
The Frighteners (1996)
A horror-comedy where a psychic investigator with the ability to communicate with ghosts uses his talents to scam people, but soon finds himself battling malevolent spirits threatening a small town.
Director: Peter Jackson. Main Cast: Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado, Jeffrey Combs.
The Pest (1997)
A comedy where a fast-talking con artist becomes the target of a deadly game hunt orchestrated by a vengeful German hunter, leading to a series of hilarious and action-packed escapades.
Director: Paul Miller. Main Cast: John Leguizamo, Jeffrey Jones, Edoardo Ballerini.
The Man Who Knew Too Little (1997)
A comedy where a bumbling American tourist in London unwittingly gets involved in an international espionage plot, believing it to be an interactive theater experience.
Director: Jon Amiel. Main Cast: Bill Murray, Joanne Whalley, Peter Gallagher.
Selena (1997)
A biographical drama celebrating the life and career of Selena Quintanilla, the beloved Mexican-American singer who achieved fame before her tragic death at a young age.
Director: Gregory Nava. Main Cast: Jennifer Lopez, Edward James Olmos, Jon Seda.
Wilde (1997)
A biographical drama exploring the life and loves of the flamboyant Irish playwright and poet Oscar Wilde, from his rise to fame to his scandalous downfall.
Director: Brian Gilbert. Main Cast: Stephen Fry, Jude Law, Vanessa Redgrave.
Beverly Hills Ninja (1997)
A comedy where an inept but well-intentioned man raised by ninjas in Japan travels to Beverly Hills to become a ninja and solve a mystery, stumbling into hilarious adventures along the way.
Director: Dennis Dugan. Main Cast: Chris Farley, Nicollette Sheridan, Robin Shou.
Spawn (1997)
A superhero horror film based on the comic book series, where a murdered CIA agent is resurrected as a hellspawn and seeks vengeance against those who betrayed him, confronting supernatural forces along the way.
Director: Mark A.Z. Dippé. Main Cast: Michael Jai White, John Leguizamo, Martin Sheen.
Black Dog (1998)
An action thriller where a former truck driver is lured back into the dangerous world of truck hijacking by a criminal gang, leading to high-speed chases and deadly confrontations.
Director: Kevin Hooks. Main Cast: Patrick Swayze, Randy Travis, Meat Loaf.
Species II (1998)
A sci-fi horror sequel where a new breed of alien-human hybrids threatens humanity, prompting a team of scientists and soldiers to stop the deadly creatures before they can procreate and conquer Earth.
Director: Peter Medak. Main Cast: Natasha Henstridge, Michael Madsen, Marg Helgenberger.
He Got Game (1998)
A sports drama where a prison inmate is temporarily released to convince his estranged son, a highly sought-after basketball prospect, to attend the governor's alma mater in exchange for a reduced sentence.
Director: Spike Lee. Main Cast: Denzel Washington, Ray Allen, Milla Jovovich.
Fallen (1998)
A supernatural thriller where a detective investigates a series of murders linked to an ancient demonic entity that can possess anyone with a touch, leading to a relentless battle of wits.
Director: Gregory Hoblit. Main Cast: Denzel Washington, John Goodman, Donald Sutherland.
Hope Floats (1998)
A romantic drama where a woman returns to her hometown after her marriage falls apart, facing judgment and rebuilding her life while rediscovering love and self-worth.
Director: Forest Whitaker. Main Cast: Sandra Bullock, Harry Connick Jr., Gena Rowlands.
Senseless (1998)
A comedy where a college student volunteers for a sensory-enhancement experiment, gaining heightened senses but facing comedic and chaotic challenges in his personal and professional life.
Director: Penelope Spheeris. Main Cast: Marlon Wayans, David Spade, Rip Torn.
Big Daddy (1999)
A comedy where a lazy man adopts a young boy to impress his ex-girlfriend but finds unexpected joy and responsibility in parenthood, leading to comedic and heartwarming moments.
Director: Dennis Dugan. Main Cast: Adam Sandler, Joey Lauren Adams, Jon Stewart.
Life (1999)
A comedy-drama where two friends wrongly convicted of murder in the 1930s South endure decades of hardships and comedic misadventures while serving life sentences in prison.
Director: Ted Demme. Main Cast: Eddie Murphy, Martin Lawrence, Obba Babatundé.