Opinion: The best 90s movies to stream right now
Need a break while studying for finals? Here are 10 of the best 90s movies available for streaming right now.
1. “The Matrix” (1999)
“Unfortunately, no one can be told what the Matrix is. You have to see it for yourself” -Morpheus.
Written and directed by the Wachowskis, “The Matrix” is a groundbreaking sci-fi action movie that redefined pop culture. Check it out now on Netflix!
2. “Hocus Pocus” (1993)
“Hocus Pocus” is a Halloween film that can be watched year-round. Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy star in this comedy-horror as three witches who are resurrected on Halloween night by a teenage boy. “Hocus Pocus” is available for streaming now on Disney Plus.
3. “Hook” (1991)
Steven Spielberg’s “Hook” tells the story of grown-up Peter Pan. Now a workaholic lawyer, Peter has to return to Neverland to save his two children after they are captured by Captain Hook.
Featuring an all-star cast of Robin Williams, Dustin Hoffman and Julia Roberts, this adventure movie is a heartwarming classic. “Hook” is available for streaming now on Netflix.
4. “Hercules” (1997)
“Hercules” is one of the most underrated Disney movies despite having an amazing soundtrack and fast-paced humor. This animated musical is loosely based on the Greek mythological tale of Zeus’s son Hercules. “Hercules” is available for streaming now on Disney Plus.
5. “Good Burger” (1997)
Nickelodeon’s “Good Burger” is a classic comedy starring Kenan Thompson and Kel Mitchell as two dim-witted teenagers named Dexter and Ed. Dexter and Ed have to fight to keep their fast-food restaurant alive as a new burger joint opens across the street. This absurdly quotable comedy is available for streaming now on Prime Video and Netflix.
6. “Good Will Hunting” (1997)
Robin Williams and Matt Damon star as a therapist and a troubled young genius in this award-winning film. “Good Will Hunting” showcases a moving story as well as brilliant performances from a star-studded cast. This drama is available for streaming now on Hulu.
7. “The Parent Trap” (1998)
It does NOT get any better than this movie. Seriously. Lindsay Lohan plays two long-lost identical twin sisters who swap places in a plot to reunite their parents. Sign me up! This masterpiece of a family rom-com is available for streaming now on Disney Plus.
8. “Space Jam” (1996)
If you’re looking for a movie about basketball and aliens, look no further! “Space Jam” is a fictionalized account of Michael Jordan’s retirement and return to the NBA in the 90s.
In this live-action/animated film, The Looney Tunes convince Jordan to come out of retirement to help them win a basketball game against monster aliens. This looney sports comedy movie is available for streaming now on Netflix.
9. “My Best Friend’s Wedding” (1997)
This classic rom-com features Julia Roberts, Dermot Mulroney and Cameron Diaz in a love triangle. When Roberts’ Julianne hears her lifelong friend Michael is getting married, she realizes she loves him and attempts to win him back. “My Best Friend’s Wedding” is streaming now on Hulu.
10. “Groundhog Day” (1993)
Bill Murray stars in this comedy romance film as a TV weatherman who gets caught in a time loop on Groundhog Day and has to relive the same 24 hours over and over again. This heartwarming movie, ironically, never gets old as it’s full of great characters and lots of laughs. “Groundhog Day” is streaming now on Netflix.
