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The 1991 science fiction action drama stars Arnold Schwarzenegger, Linda Hamilton, Robert Patrick, and Edward Furlong.
This 1991 psychological horror, adapted from the 1988 novel of the same name, features Anthony Hopkins as Dr. Hannibal Lecter, a cannibalistic serial killer.
This supernatural black comedy is based on the 1964 TV series.
This animated supernatural romantic fantasy is based on a French fairy tale from 1956.
Directed by Ridley Scott, this film follows two friends, played by Geena Davis and Susan Sarandon, embarking on a road trip. The film also stars Brad Pitt in one of his first significant film roles.
This action film based on the 12th-century folk tale was directed by Kevin Reynolds and starred Kevin Costner.
This American crime drama stars Wesley Snipes, Ice-T, Allen Payne, Chris Rock, Mario Van Peebles, and Judd Nelson.
The adventure drama is based on the 1906 novel by Jack London and stars Ethan Hawke, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and Seymour Cassel.
The American comedy stars Steve Martin, Diane Keaton, and Kimberly Williams in her film debut.
The drama stars Ice Cube and Cuba Gooding Jr, and follows two young men growing up in a neighborhood affected by south-central Los Angeles gang culture.
The fantasy romance film was directed by Tim Burton and starred Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder.
This American comedy stars Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. The film follows an eight-year-old Kevin, played by Culkin, who defends his house against burglars after being accidentally left behind by his family when they go on vacation.
The American comedy, and the second part of the series, stars Leslie Nielsen.
Based on the book of the same name, the film follows the escape of an American citizen from her abusive husband in Iran. The film stars Sally Field and Alfred Molina.
The coming-of-age drama features Anna Chlumsky and Macaulay Culkin.
This 1991 western comedy stars Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern, Bruno Kirby, and Jack Palance, the latter of whom won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor.
The comedy film is based on the 1987 novel by Fannie Flagg, and stars Kathy Bates, Jessica Tandy, Mary Stuart Masterson, and Mary-Louise Parker.
This fantasy film was directed by Steven Spielberg and starred Robin Williams as Peter Pan, Dustin Hoffman as Captain Hook, and Julia Roberts as Tinker Bell.
This science fiction film was Pete Hewitt’s directorial debut and featured Keanu Reeves, Alex Winter, and George Carlin.
The film follows two characters, played by River Phoenix and Keanu Reeves, who embark on a journey of self-discovery, and is loosely based on Shakespeare’s 'Henry IV' and 'Henry V' plays.
The movies on this list have survived the test of time. If there was ever a list of films to make you feel nostalgic (and old), it's this one. The children who starred in some of these projects are now approaching middle age!
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The psychological thriller was directed by Martin Scorsese, and is a remake of the 1962 film of the same name. The film starred Robert De Niro, Nick Nolte, Jessica Lange, Joe Don Baker, Juliette Lewis, Robert Mitchum, and Gregory Peck.
This was the sixth feature film based on the 1960's 'Star Trek' TV series. It was also the final film that featured the entire cast of the original show.
Ron Howard directed this action thriller. It stars Kurt Russell, Billy Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Donald Sutherland, and Robert De Niro, to name a few.
This comedy is primarily a parody of 'Top Gun' and stars Charlie Sheen, Cary Elwes, Valeria Golino, and Lloyd Bridges.
'JFK' is a political thriller directed by Oliver Stone. The film examines the events leading up to the assassination of John F. Kennedy. The movie stars Kevin Costner as John F. Kennedy.
This crime drama is a biographical account of the life of Bugsy Siegel, a famous mobster. The film stars Warren Beatty as Siegel.
The American drama indie film features Vincent Spano, Stephen Mendillo, and Chris Cooper.
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This romantic psychological thriller starred Julia Roberts, Patrick Bergin, and Kevin Anderson, and was directed by Joseph Ruben.
Directed by Michael Pressman, 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Secret of the Ooze' is a martial arts superhero comedy.
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The movies on this list have survived the test of time. If there was ever a list of films to make you feel nostalgic (and old), it's this one. The children who starred in some of these projects are now approaching middle age!
Time moves on, and seasons change, but these movies will remain fresh in our minds and forever relevant. Click through this gallery to discover the classic films that have turned 30 this year.