What2Watch AIBest movies of the 90s: 10 top-rated picks
Free on iPhone
Last updated October 24, 2026
Top-rated films from the decade. The top picks are The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, The Green Mile. The 10 films below rank highest on TMDB among titles with thousands of votes, so each one has a large audience behind its score. Streaming availability is for the US as of October 24, 2026.
| Title | Genres | Length | TMDB rating | US streaming (October 24, 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Shawshank Redemption (1994) | Drama, Crime | 142 min | 8.7/10 | TNT, TBS, tru TV |
| Schindler's List (1993) | Drama, History, War | 195 min | 8.6/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| The Green Mile (1999) | Fantasy, Drama, Crime | 189 min | 8.5/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge (1995) | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 190 min | 8.5/10 | Netflix |
| Pulp Fiction (1994) | Thriller, Crime, Comedy | 154 min | 8.5/10 | Prime Video, Paramount+ |
| Forrest Gump (1994) | Comedy, Drama, Romance | 142 min | 8.5/10 | Paramount+ |
| GoodFellas (1990) | Drama, Crime | 145 min | 8.5/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Fight Club (1999) | Drama, Thriller | 139 min | 8.4/10 | Not on a US subscription service right now |
| Life Is Beautiful (1997) | Comedy, Drama | 116 min | 8.4/10 | Paramount+, MGM Plus |
| Se7en (1995) | Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 127 min | 8.4/10 | Paramount+ |
The Shawshank Redemption
1994 · Drama, Crime · 142 min · TMDB 8.7/10
Rated 8.7/10 by 31,654 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Imprisoned in the 1940s for the double murder of his wife and her lover, upstanding banker Andy Dufresne begins a new life at the Shawshank prison, where he puts his accounting skills to work for an amoral warden.
US streaming: TNT, TBS, tru TV
Schindler's List
1993 · Drama, History, War · 195 min · TMDB 8.6/10
Rated 8.6/10 by 18,085 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: The true story of how businessman Oskar Schindler saved over a thousand Jewish lives from the Nazis while they worked as slaves in his factory during World War II.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
The Green Mile
1999 · Fantasy, Drama, Crime · 189 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated 8.5/10 by 20,022 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge
1995 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 190 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated 8.5/10 by 4,635 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Raj is a rich, carefree, happy-go-lucky second generation NRI.
US streaming: Netflix
Pulp Fiction
1994 · Thriller, Crime, Comedy · 154 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated 8.5/10 by 31,159 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A burger-loving hit man, his philosophical partner, a drug-addled gangster's moll and a washed-up boxer converge in this sprawling, comedic crime caper.
US streaming: Prime Video, Paramount+
Forrest Gump
1994 · Comedy, Drama, Romance · 142 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated 8.5/10 by 30,724 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A man with a low IQ has accomplished great things in his life and been present during significant historic events—in each case, far exceeding what anyone imagined he could do.
US streaming: Paramount+
GoodFellas
1990 · Drama, Crime · 145 min · TMDB 8.5/10
Rated 8.5/10 by 14,930 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Fight Club
1999 · Drama, Thriller · 139 min · TMDB 8.4/10
Rated 8.4/10 by 33,103 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy.
US streaming: not on a US subscription service as of October 24, 2026
Life Is Beautiful
1997 · Comedy, Drama · 116 min · TMDB 8.4/10
Rated 8.4/10 by 14,344 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: A touching story of an Italian book seller of Jewish ancestry who lives in his own little fairy tale.
US streaming: Paramount+, MGM Plus
Se7en
1995 · Crime, Mystery, Thriller · 127 min · TMDB 8.4/10
Rated 8.4/10 by 24,058 TMDB voters.
TMDB synopsis: Two homicide detectives are on a desperate hunt for a serial killer whose crimes are based on the "seven deadly sins" in this dark and haunting film that takes viewers from the tortured remains of one victim to the next.
US streaming: Paramount+
Questions
What are the best best movies of the 90s?
By TMDB rating among well-voted films, the top three are The Shawshank Redemption, Schindler's List, The Green Mile.
How was this ranked?
By TMDB average rating, only counting films with a large number of votes, so a handful of fans cannot push a title up.
Where can I watch them?
Each film's US subscription services are in the table. Some are only for rent or purchase.
Is the list current?
Streaming data is from October 24, 2026. Catalogs change often.
Can an app choose for me?
What2Watch AI suggests a movie or show from your mood. Free on iPhone.
Want a pick that fits tonight?
What2Watch AI picks a movie or show from your mood. Free on iPhone.
Get it on the App StoreMore like this
Sources: TMDB for titles, ratings, runtimes and synopses. JustWatch (via TMDB) supplies streaming availability. Streaming lists change often. Check the service before you plan your night.