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Bobsledding got a major boost in popularity in '93, all thanks to 'Cool Runnings.' The movie is loosely based on the debut of the Jamaican national bobsleigh team at the 1988 Winter Olympics.
'Grumpy Old Men' paved the way for older actors to have a rightful place at the table as well. Two years later it got a sequel, called 'Grumpier Old Men.'
Actor and director Kenneth Branagh's adaptation of 'Much Ado About Nothing' would redefine the Shakespearean comedy. The supporting cast included Emma Thompson, Keanu Reeves, Denzel Washington, and Michael Keaton.
Indeed, the '90s were a pretty strong decade for cinema, and the year of 1993 boasted some of its most noteworthy movies. From 'Jurassic Park' to 'Schindler's List,' many of the best movies from that year are just as relevant today as they were back then. Like any great movie, they've survived the test of time, and have either defined the careers of their stars or remained hidden gems for future cult fans.
Whether you're feeling nostalgic, or old, click through the following gallery to discover the classic films that have turned 30 this year.
Certain pop culture moments helped define a decade, and that scene of Willy jumping over Jesse did just that for the '90s.
Inspiring countless other movies after it, 'Groundhog Day' is one of the most beloved comedies of the '90s. With Bill Murray as its star, it's easy to understand why.
Tom Hanks proved he could do it all when he landed the role of Andrew Beckett, a gay man living with AIDS. The film changed the national conversation about HIV-AIDS, and Hanks won an Oscar for Best Actor.
Made in stop-motion animation, Tim Burton's holiday fantasy brings Halloween and Christmas together in a way we still love 30 years later.
'Super Mario Bros.' was the first movie to bring the beloved video game characters to life, which is a pretty big deal!
Hollywood loves to take classic TV shows and turn them into movies, which is just what they did with 'The Beverly Hillbillies.'
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With an all-star cast that included Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott, and Bill Paxton, this Western featured some of the leading men of the '90s.
Michael J. Fox will always be associated with the 'Back to the Future' franchise, but he also delivered other unforgettable performances, like in the 'Life with Mikey.'
Hollywood hasn't always been the most diverse place, especially back in the '90s. Asian characters were either nonexistent or stereotypes, but then 'The Joy Luck Club' came along, bringing new stories to the masses.
It wouldn't be the '90s without the adventure of three pets lost in the wilderness, right?
Back in the day, 'Saturday Night Live' was built around recurring characters, and some even got their own movies. In 1993, Jane Curtin and Dan Aykroyd brought their Coneheads to the big screen.
Centering around a small-town little league baseball team in the '60s, 'The Sandlot' is just one of those movies that holds a special place in our hearts.
The sequel to 'The Addams Family' (1991), this iconic film features almost all of the original main cast, including Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, and Christina Ricci.
While Disney had little faith in it, 'Hocus Pocus' ended up becoming a Halloween classic for the whole family. It even got a sequel, 'Hocus Pocus 2,' 29 years later!
For many, 'Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit' is much better than the first film in the franchise. This sequel turned the volume up with the youthful choir and the addition of Lauryn Hill.
With an ensemble of soon-to-be movie stars including Matthew McConaughey, Ben Affleck, and Milla Jovovich, 'Dazed and Confused' has remained a huge cult classic film.
Some roles were meant for certain actors. Angela Bassett was clearly born to bring Tina Turner’s life to the big screen.
Meg Ryan got her rom-com crown with 'When Harry Met Sally' (1989), and continued to reign when she starred alongside Tom Hanks in the now classic 'Sleepless in Seattle.'
Considering how far technology has come, one would assume a movie like 'Jurassic Park' would look dated 30 years on. However, from its awe-inspiring score to the first time a dinosaur appears on screen, it remains iconic.
A masterpiece about the manipulation of others, Macaulay Culkin portrayed a young psychopath, which is a stretch from what we were used to seeing in the 'Home Alone' franchise.
Years before '50 Shades of Grey' (2015), there was 'Indecent Proposal.' Starring Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson, and Robert Redford, it was one of the highest grossing movies of 1993.
Many of Robin Williams' movies are still fan favorites, including the unforgettable 'Mrs. Doubtfire.'
Many movies from the '90s are light comedies, and then there are movies like 'Schindler's List,' which is based on a true story. Directed by Steven Spielberg, the film follows Oskar Schindler (Liam Neeson), a German industrialist who saved more than a thousand Jewish refugees from the Holocaust.
Starring Janet Jackson and Tupac Shakur, 'Poetic Justice' became a '90s classic that shined a light on life in South Central LA.
Leave it to Mel Brooks to create a comedy that still captures audiences to this day. Starring Cary Elwes in the titular role, 'Robin Hood: Men in Tights' also features Dave Chappelle and Amy Yasbeck.
Starring Johnny Depp and Leonardo DiCaprio, both of their performances garnered critical acclaim. At the age of 19, DiCaprio received his first Oscar nomination for his role as the mentally disabled brother of the titular character.
Iconic movies turning 30 in 2023
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Indeed, the '90s were a pretty strong decade for cinema, and the year of 1993 boasted some of its most noteworthy movies. From 'Jurassic Park' to 'Schindler's List,' many of the best movies from that year are just as relevant today as they were back then. Like any great movie, they've survived the test of time, and have either defined the careers of their stars or remained hidden gems for future cult fans.
Whether you're feeling nostalgic, or old, click through the following gallery to discover the classic films that have turned 30 this year.