A list of American films released in 1990.

Highest-grossing films

  1. Home Alone, starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara, $505,702,588
  2. Ghost, starring Patrick Swayze, Demi Moore, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn, Rick Aviles, $505,702,588
  3. Pretty Woman, starring Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, $463,407,268
  4. Dances with Wolves, starring Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene, $424,208,848
  5. Total Recall, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, $261,299,840
  6. Die Hard 2, starring Bruce Willis, $240,031,094
  7. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, $201,965,915
  8. Kindergarten Cop, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, $201,957,688
  9. The Hunt for Red October, starring Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, $200,512,643
  10. Dick Tracy, starring Warren Beatty, Madonna, Glenne Headly, Al Pacino, $162,738,726

A–B

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Adventures of Ford Fairlane Renny Harlin Andrew Dice Clay, Wayne Newton, Ed O'Neill, Priscilla Presley, Lauren Holly, Morris Day, Maddie Corman, Tone Loc, Gilbert Gottfried, Robert Englund Action, Comedy, Mystery 3 Razzies
After Dark, My Sweet James Foley Jason Patric, Rachel Ward, Bruce Dern Mystery Based on Jim Thompson novel
Air America Roger Spottiswoode Mel Gibson, Robert Downey, Jr., Nancy Travis Action, Comedy
Alice Woody Allen Mia Farrow, Joe Mantegna, William Hurt, Alec Baldwin Comedy
Almost an Angel John Cornell Paul Hogan, Elias Koteas, Charlton Heston Comedy
The Ambulance Larry Cohen Eric Roberts, James Earl Jones, Red Buttons, Megan Gallagher, Eric Braeden Thriller
American Dream Barbara Kopple, Cathy Caplan proposed strike at Hormel Foods Documentary
American Ninja 4: The Annihilation Cedric Sundstrom Michael Dudikoff, David Bradley Martial Arts, Action sequel
Andre's Mother Deborah Reinisch Richard Thomas, Sada Thompson Drama Made-for-TV
Angel Town Olivier Gruner Olivier Gruner, Theresa Saldana Action
Another 48 Hrs. Walter Hill Eddie Murphy, Nick Nolte, Brion James Buddy Cop, Action sequel to 48 Hrs.
Arachnophobia Frank Marshall Jeff Daniels, John Goodman, Harley Jane Kozak, Julian Sands Thriller
Avalon Barry Levinson Aidan Quinn, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Joan Plowright, Elizabeth Perkins, Kevin Pollak Drama
Awakenings Penny Marshall Robert De Niro, Robin Williams, Julie Kavner, Penelope Ann Miller, John Heard, Ruth Nelson Drama Based on book by Oliver Sacks
Back to the Future Part III Robert Zemeckis Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Mary Steenburgen, Thomas F. Wilson, Lea Thompson Science Fiction, Western 2nd sequel
Bad Influence Curtis Hanson Rob Lowe, James Spader Thriller
Basket Case 2 Frank Henenlotter Annie Ross Horror sequel
Betsy's Wedding Alan Alda Alan Alda, Molly Ringwald, Ally Sheedy, Madeline Kahn, Joe Pesci, Anthony LaPaglia, Catherine O'Hara Comedy
Bird on a Wire John Badham Mel Gibson, Goldie Hawn, David Carradine, Bill Duke, Stephen Tobolowsky, Joan Severance Comedy, Crime
Blind Faith Paul Wendkos Robert Urich, Joanna Kerns, Johnny Galecki, William Forsythe, Dennis Farina Crime Drama Made-for-TV; Based on book by Joe McGinniss
Bloodfist II Andy Blumenthal Don "The Dragon" Wilson Martial Arts, Action sequel
Blue Steel Kathryn Bigelow Jamie Lee Curtis, Ron Silver, Clancy Brown, Elizabeth Pena, Louise Fletcher Thriller
The Bonfire of the Vanities Brian De Palma Tom Hanks, Bruce Willis, Melanie Griffith, Morgan Freeman, Kim Cattrall, Saul Rubinek, F. Murray Abraham, Alan King Comedy, Drama from Tom Wolfe novel; 5 Razzie nominations
Brain Dead Adam Smith Bill Pullman, Bill Paxton, George Kennedy Horror
Book of Love Robert Shaye Michael McKean Romantic Comedy
Bride of Re-Animator Brian Yuzna Bruce Abbott, Fabiana Udenio Horror, Priquitianism
Bright Angel Michael Fields Dermot Mulroney, Lili Taylor, Sam Shepard Drama

C

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Cadence Martin Sheen Charlie Sheen, Martin Sheen Drama
Cadillac Man Roger Donaldson Robin Williams, Tim Robbins, Pamela Reed, Lori Petty, Fran Drescher Comedy
Caged Fury Bill Milling Erik Estrada, Richard Barathy, James Hong, Paul L. Smith, Jack Carter, Michael Parks, Hugh Farrington, Janine Lindemulder Women-in-prison
Camp Cucamonga Roger Duchowny John Ratzenberger Comedy Made-for-TV
Captain America Albert Pyun Matt Salinger, Ronny Cox, Scott Paulin, Ned Beatty, Darren McGavin Superhero Based on character from Marvel Comics
Cartoon All-Stars to the Rescue Animated
Catchfire "Alan Smithee" Dennis Hopper, Jodie Foster, Fred Ward, Joe Pesci, Vincent Price, Dean Stockwell, Helena Kallianiotes, Julie Adams, Tony Sirico, John Turturro Drama released as Backtrack
Challenger Glenn Jordan Karen Allen, Barry Bostwick Drama Made-for-TV
Checkered Flag John Glen, Michael Levine Billy Campbell, Rob Estes Drama Made-for-TV
Child in the Night Mike Robe Elijah Wood, Tom Skerritt Drama Made-for-TV
Child's Play 2 John Lafia Alex Vincent, Jenny Agutter, Gerrit Graham Slasher
China Cry James F. Collier Julia Nickson, France Nuyen, James Shigeta Drama
The China Lake Murders Alan Metzger Tom Skerritt, Michael Parks Crime, Drama Made-for-TV
China O'Brien Robert Clouse Cynthia Rothrock Martial Arts
Class of 1999 Mark L. Lester Malcolm McDowell, Stacy Keach, Traci Lind Science Fiction
Coins in the Fountain Tony Wharmby Loni Anderson, Stepfanie Kramer, Romantic Comedy remake of 1954 film
Come See the Paradise Alan Parker Dennis Quaid, Tamlyn Tomita Drama
The Comfort of Strangers Paul Schrader Christopher Walken, Natasha Richardson, Rupert Everett, Helen Mirren Psychological thriller American-Italian-British co-production
Coupe de Ville Joe Roth Daniel Stern, Patrick Dempsey, Arye Gross Comedy
Courage Mountain Christopher Leitch Charlie Sheen, Leslie Caron Drama
Crash and Burn Charles Band Megan Ward Science Fiction
Crazy People Tony Bill Dudley Moore, Daryl Hannah, Paul Reiser, Mercedes Ruehl, J. T. Walsh Comedy
A Cry in the Wild Mark Griffiths Jared Rushton, Pamela Sue Martin, Stephen Meadows, Ned Beatty Coming-of-age survival drama
Cry-Baby John Waters Johnny Depp, Amy Locane, Susan Tyrrell, Iggy Pop, Ricki Lake, Traci Lords, Polly Bergen Musical, Comedy became Broadway show

D

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Daddy's Dyin': Who's Got the Will? Jack Fisk Beau Bridges, Beverly D'Angelo Comedy
Dances with Wolves Kevin Costner Kevin Costner, Mary McDonnell, Graham Greene Western won 7 Academy Awards
The Dark Side of the Moon D. J. Webster Robert Sampson Sci-Fi
Darkman Sam Raimi Liam Neeson, Frances McDormand, Colin Friels, Larry Drake Action
Daughter of Darkness Stuart Gordon Anthony Perkins, Mia Sara Horror Made-for-TV
Days of Thunder Tony Scott Tom Cruise, Robert Duvall, Randy Quaid, Nicole Kidman, Cary Elwes Sports, Drama features NASCAR drivers
The Death of the Incredible Hulk Bill Bixby Bill Bixby, Lou Ferrigno Superhero Made-for-TV
Death Warrant Richard C. Sarafian Jean-Claude Van Damme Action
Deceptions Ruben Preuss Nicollette Sheridan, Harry Hamlin Drama Made-for-TV
Decoration Day Robert Markowitz James Garner Drama Made-for-TV
Def by Temptation James Bond III Samuel L. Jackson, Kadeem Hardison Horror
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection Aaron Norris Chuck Norris, Billy Drago Action sequel
Denial Erin Dignam Robin Wright, Jason Patric, Rae Dawn Chong Drama
Desperate Hours Michael Cimino Anthony Hopkins, Mickey Rourke, Mimi Rogers, Kelly Lynch, Lindsay Crouse, David Morse, Elias Koteas, Shawnee Smith Suspense remake of 1955 film
Dick Tracy Warren Beatty Warren Beatty, Al Pacino, Madonna, Glenne Headly, Charlie Korsmo Comedy, Fantasy Based on comic strip; Stephen Sondheim music
Die Hard 2 Renny Harlin Bruce Willis, Bonnie Bedelia, William Atherton, William Sadler Action sequel; set in Dulles Airport
A Divine Double Feature
Dorf Goes Auto Racing Barry Landon Tim Conway, Eddie Deezen, Michele Smith Comedy
Downtown Richard Benjamin Anthony Edwards, Forest Whitaker, Joe Pantoliano, Penelope Ann Miller Comedy
Dream Machine Lyman Dayton Corey Haim Thriller
Dreams Akira Kurosawa Akira Terao, Martin Scorsese, Chishū Ryū, Mieko Harada, Mitsuko Baisho Magic realism
DuckTales the Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp Bob Hathcock Animation

E

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Edward Scissorhands Tim Burton Johnny Depp, Winona Ryder, Dianne Wiest, Alan Arkin, Anthony Michael Hall, Vincent Price, Kathy Baker Comedy, Fantasy Price's final film
El Diablo Peter Markle Anthony Edwards, Louis Gossett Jr., Branscombe Richmond, Joe Pantoliano, Robert Beltran, John Glover, M. C. Gainey, Miguel Sandoval, Sarah Trigger, Jim Beaver, Don Collier, Ann Risley, Nick Young Western, Comedy Made-for-TV
The End of Innocence Dyan Cannon Dyan Cannon, John Heard, Rebecca Schaeffer Drama
Ernest Goes to Jail John R. Cherry III Jim Varney Comedy 4th of series
Everybody Wins Karel Reisz Nick Nolte, Debra Winger, Jack Warden Drama written by Arthur Miller
The Exorcist III William Peter Blatty George C. Scott, Ed Flanders, Brad Dourif, Nicol Williamson Horror 2nd sequel to The Exorcist
Eyes on the Prize Documentary About the Civil Rights Movement

F

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Faces of Death IV Documentary
Far Out Man Tommy Chong Tommy Chong, Rae Dawn Chong, Cheech Marin Comedy
The Final Sanction David A. Prior Ted Prior
Fire Birds David Green Nicolas Cage, Tommy Lee Jones, Sean Young Action
The First Power Robert Resnikoff Lou Diamond Phillips Horror
Flashback Franco Amurri Kiefer Sutherland, Dennis Hopper Comedy
Flatliners Joel Schumacher Julia Roberts, Kiefer Sutherland, Kevin Bacon, William Baldwin, Oliver Platt Drama, Horror Remake of 2017 film
Flesh Gordon Meets the Cosmic Cheerleaders Howard Ziehm Vince Murdocco Sex Comedy, Sci-Fi sequel to Flesh Gordon
The Forbidden Dance Greydon Clark Laura Harring Drama
The Fourth War John Frankenheimer Roy Scheider, Jürgen Prochnow Drama
Frankenhooker Frank Henenlotter James Lorinz, Patty Mullen, Louise Lasser Comedy
Frankenstein Unbound Roger Corman John Hurt, Raúl Juliá, Bridget Fonda Horror
The Freshman Andrew Bergman Matthew Broderick, Marlon Brando, Penelope Ann Miller, Bruno Kirby, Frank Whaley Comedy
Full Fathom Five Carl Franklin Michael Moriarty Action
Funny About Love Leonard Nimoy Gene Wilder, Christine Lahti, Robert Prosky, Stephen Tobolowsky, Mary Stuart Masterson Romantic Comedy

G

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Getting Lucky Michael Paul Girard Steven Cooke, Lezlie McCraw Comedy
Ghost Jerry Zucker Demi Moore, Patrick Swayze, Whoopi Goldberg, Tony Goldwyn Drama Oscar for Goldberg
Ghost Dad Sidney Poitier Bill Cosby Comedy
Ghosts Can't Do It John Derek Bo Derek, Anthony Quinn Comedy Winner of 4 Razzies
Girlfriend from Hell Daniel M. Peterson Dana Ashbrook
The Godfather Part III Francis Ford Coppola Al Pacino, Andy García, Diane Keaton, Talia Shire, Sofia Coppola, Joe Mantegna, Eli Wallach Crime Drama 2nd sequel to The Godfather; nominated for 7 Oscars; winner of 2 Razzies
Goodfellas Martin Scorsese Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Frank Vincent, Michael Imperioli Crime Drama Based on Nicholas Pileggi novel; nominated for 6 Oscars
Graffiti Bridge Prince Prince, Morris Day, Ingrid Chavez Drama 5 Razzie nominations
Graveyard Shift Ralph S. Singleton David Andrews Horror
Green Card Peter Weir Andie MacDowell, Gérard Depardieu Comedy
Gremlins 2: The New Batch Joe Dante Phoebe Cates, Zach Galligan Comedy, Horror sequel to Gremlins
The Grifters Stephen Frears John Cusack, Anjelica Huston, Annette Bening Crime Drama Based on Jim Thompson novel; nominated for 4 Oscars
Grim Prairie Tales Wayne Coe James Earl Jones, Brad Dourif Horror
The Guardian William Friedkin Jenny Seagrove, Dwier Brown, Carey Lowell Horror
Guns Andy Sidaris Erik Estrada, Dona Speir Action
The Guyver Steve Wang Mark Hamill, Vivian Wu Sci-Fi

H

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Hamlet Franco Zeffirelli Mel Gibson, Glenn Close, Alan Bates, Paul Scofield, Ian Holm, Helena Bonham Carter Drama American-British-French co-production
The Handmaid's Tale Volker Schlöndorff Natasha Richardson, Faye Dunaway, Robert Duvall, Elizabeth McGovern Science Fiction, Drama Based on novel by Margaret Atwood
Happily Ever After John Howley Irene Cara, Malcolm McDowell, Phyllis Diller, Michael Horton, Dom DeLuise, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Sally Kellerman Animation
Hard to Kill Bruce Malmuth Steven Seagal, Kelly Le Brock Action
Hardware Richard Stanley Dylan McDermott, Stacey Travis, Iggy Pop Horror
Havana Sydney Pollack Robert Redford, Raúl Juliá, Lena Olin, Tomas Milian, Alan Arkin Drama
Heart Condition James D. Parriott Denzel Washington, Bob Hoskins, Chloe Webb Comedy
Henry & June Philip Kaufman Fred Ward, Uma Thurman, Maria de Medeiros Drama, Biography first film rated NC-17
Home Alone Chris Columbus Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, Catherine O'Hara Comedy, Family Top-grossing film of 1990; 2 sequels
The Hot Spot Dennis Hopper Don Johnson, Jennifer Connelly, Virginia Madsen, Charles Martin Smith Crime drama
House Party Reginald Hudlin Kid 'n Play, Robin Harris Comedy
The Hunt for Red October John McTiernan Sean Connery, Alec Baldwin, Scott Glenn, Sam Neill, James Earl Jones, Tim Curry Drama, Adventure Based on novel by Tom Clancy

I

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
I Come in Peace Craig R. Baxley Dolph Lundgren Science Fiction, Action
I Love You to Death Lawrence Kasdan Kevin Kline, Tracey Ullman, River Phoenix, Joan Plowright, William Hurt, Keanu Reeves Comedy
I'm Dangerous Tonight Tobe Hooper Mädchen Amick, Anthony Perkins, Dee Wallace Horror Made for TV
Industrial Symphony No. 1 David Lynch Laura Dern Short subject
The Invisible Maniac Rif Coogan Noel Peters, Shannon Wilsey Comedy horror
Impulse Sondra Locke Theresa Russell, Jeff Fahey, George Dzundza Thriller
The Incident Joseph Sargent Walter Matthau, Susan Blakely, Harry Morgan Drama
Initiation: Silent Night, Deadly Night 4 Brian Yuzna Neith Hunter, Clint Howard, Maud Adams Horror sequel
Internal Affairs Mike Figgis Richard Gere, Andy García, Nancy Travis, Laurie Metcalf, Richard Bradford, William Baldwin Suspense
Iron & Silk Shirley Sun Mark Salzman, Vivian Wu, Pan Qingfu Action, Comedy, Drama

J

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Jacob's Ladder Adrian Lyne Tim Robbins, Danny Aiello, Elizabeth Peña Psychological Horror
Jetsons: The Movie William Hanna, Joseph Barbera Animation Based on the TV series
Joe Versus the Volcano John Patrick Shanley Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Ossie Davis, Abe Vigoda Romantic Comedy

K

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Kill-Off Maggie Greenwald Cathy Haase Drama
Killer! Tony Elwood Duke Ernsberger Horror aka The Killer
Killer Tomatoes Strike Back John De Bello John Astin Comedy sequel; direct-to-video
Kindergarten Cop Ivan Reitman Arnold Schwarzenegger, Penelope Ann Miller, Pamela Reed, Linda Hunt, Richard Tyson, Carroll Baker Action, Comedy
King of New York Abel Ferrara Christopher Walken, Wesley Snipes, Laurence Fishburne, Victor Argo, David Caruso Neo-Noir, Gangster

L

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Lambada Joel Silberg J. Eddie Peck Drama
Laser Mission Beau J. Davis Brandon Lee, Ernest Borgnine Action direct-to-video
The Last of the Finest John Mackenzie Brian Dennehy, Joe Pantoliano, Jeff Fahey, Bill Paxton Crime
Leatherface: The Texas Chainsaw Massacre III Jeff Burr Kane Hodder Slasher sequel
The Lemon Sisters Joyce Chopra Diane Keaton, Carol Kane, Kathryn Grody, Aidan Quinn, Elliott Gould, Rubén Blades Drama
Lionheart Jean-Claude Van Damme Action
Lisa Gary Sherman Cheryl Ladd Thriller
Longtime Companion Norman René Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker Drama
The Long Walk Home Richard Pearce Sissy Spacek, Whoopi Goldberg, Dwight Schultz, Richard Parnell Habersham, Ving Rhames Historical Drama
Look Who's Talking Too Amy Heckerling John Travolta, Kirstie Alley, Bruce Willis, Roseanne Barr, Olympia Dukakis, Elias Koteas, Damon Wayans Comedy Look Who's Talking sequel
Loose Cannons Bob Clark Gene Hackman, Dan Aykroyd, Dom DeLuise, Ronny Cox, Nancy Travis Action Comedy
Lord of the Flies Harry Hook Balthazar Getty Drama Based on William Golding novel
The Lost Platoon David A. Prior William Frederick Knight, David Parry, Stephen Quadros Action, Horror, War
Love at Large Alan Rudolph Tom Berenger, Elizabeth Perkins, Anne Archer Romance

M

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Mack the Knife Menahem Golan Raúl Juliá, Richard Harris, Julie Walters Romance, Comedy, Musical Based on Threepenny Opera
Madhouse Tom Ropelewski Kirstie Alley, John Larroquette Comedy
A Man Called Sarge Stuart Gillard Gary Kroeger, Marc Singer Comedy World War II comedy
Maniac Cop 2 William Lustig Robert Davi, Laurene Landon, Robert Z'Dar, Bruce Campbell, Michael Lerner, Leo Rossi Action, Slasher sequel
Marked for Death Dwight H. Little Steven Seagal, Keith David, Joanna Pacuła Action
Martians Go Home David Odell Randy Quaid, Margaret Colin, Anita Morris Sci-Fi, Comedy Based on Fredric Brown novel
Masters of Menace Daniel Raskov David Rasche, Catherine Bach Comedy
Megaville Peter Lehner Billy Zane Sci-Fi Direct to video
Memphis Belle Michael Caton-Jones Matthew Modine, Eric Stoltz, John Lithgow, Harry Connick, Jr., Sean Astin, Billy Zane, D. B. Sweeney, Tate Donovan, David Strathairn Drama, War Based on William Wyler documentary
Men at Work Emilio Estevez Charlie Sheen, Emilio Estevez, Keith David, Leslie Hope, John Getz Comedy
Men Don't Leave Paul Brickman Jessica Lange, Chris O'Donnell, Joan Cusack, Arliss Howard, Charlie Korsmo Drama
Men of Respect William C. Reilly John Turturro, Stanley Tucci, Rod Steiger, Peter Boyle, Dennis Farina Crime Drama Based on Macbeth and Joe MacBeth
Meridian: Kiss of the Beast
Mermaids Richard Benjamin Cher, Winona Ryder, Bob Hoskins, Michael Schoeffling, Christina Ricci Comedy Based on Patty Dann novel
Metamorphosis: The Alien Factor Glenn Takajian Sci-Fi, Horror
Metropolitan Whit Stillman Carolyn Farina Drama
Miami Blues George Armitage Alec Baldwin, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Fred Ward Crime Drama Based on Charles Willeford novel
Miller's Crossing Joel Coen Gabriel Byrne, Albert Finney, Marcia Gay Harden, John Turturro, Jon Polito Crime Drama
Misery Rob Reiner James Caan, Kathy Bates, Lauren Bacall, Graham Jarvis, Richard Farnsworth Thriller Based on Stephen King novel; Oscar for Bates
Mister Frost Philippe Setbon Jeff Goldblum, Kathy Baker, Alan Bates Thriller
Mister Johnson Bruce Beresford Pierce Brosnan Drama
Mo' Better Blues Spike Lee Denzel Washington, Wesley Snipes, Spike Lee, Bill Nunn Drama
Mob Story John Vernon, Kate Vernon Drama Canadian
A Mom for Christmas George T. Miller Olivia Newton-John Family Made-for-TV
Moon 44 Roland Emmerich Michael Paré, Lisa Eichhorn, Brian Thompson Sci-Fi, Action
Mother Goose Rock 'n' Rhyme Jeff Stein Shelley Duvall, Debbie Harry, Woody Harrelson, Elayne Boosler, Harry Anderson, Art Garfunkel, Little Richard, Cyndi Lauper, Paul Simon, Teri Garr, David Leisure, Katey Sagal, Jean Stapleton Musical, Family Made-for-TV
Mountains of the Moon Bob Rafelson Patrick Bergin Drama story of Richard Francis Burton
Mr. Destiny James Orr James Belushi, Michael Caine, Linda Hamilton, Hart Bochner, Jon Lovitz, Rene Russo Drama
Mr. and Mrs. Bridge James Ivory Paul Newman, Joanne Woodward Drama Based on Evan S. Connell novel
Murder in Mississippi Roger Young Tom Hulce, Blair Underwood, Josh Charles, Jennifer Grey Drama Made for TV
My Blue Heaven Herbert Ross Steve Martin, Rick Moranis, Joan Cusack Comedy screenplay by Nora Ephron; Remake of 1950 film

N

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Narrow Margin Peter Hyams Gene Hackman, Anne Archer Neo-Noir, Action, Crime, Thriller remake of 1952 film
Navy SEALs Lewis Teague Charlie Sheen, Michael Biehn, Joanne Whalley, Rick Rossovich, Bill Paxton, Dennis Haysbert Action
The NeverEnding Story II: The Next Chapter George T. Miller Jonathan Brandis Fantasy sequel
Night Eyes Jag Mundhra Andrew Stevens, Tanya Roberts Drama
Night of the Living Dead Tom Savini Tony Todd Horror remake of 1968 film
Nightbreed Clive Barker Craig Sheffer Horror
Ninja Academy Nico Mastorakis Will Egan, Gerald Okamura Martial Arts
No Retreat, No Surrender 3: Blood Brothers Lucas Lowe Loren Avedon Action sequel; Direct to video
Nobody's Perfect Robert Kaylor Chad Lowe, Gail O'Grady Comedy
The Nutcracker Prince Paul Schibli voices of Kiefer Sutherland, Megan Follows Animation

O

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
The Old Man and the Sea Jud Taylor Anthony Quinn, Patricia Clarkson, Joe Santos, Valentina Quinn, Gary Cole Adventure, Drama Made-for-Television; Based on The Old Man and the Sea novel by Ernest Hemingway
Opportunity Knocks Donald Petrie Dana Carvey, Robert Loggia Comedy

P

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Pacific Heights John Schlesinger Michael Keaton, Melanie Griffith, Matthew Modine, Laurie Metcalf, Dorian Harewood Thriller
Paris Is Burning Jennie Livingston ball culture of drag queens Documentary
The Pit and the Pendulum Stuart Gordon Lance Henriksen, Mark Margolis Horror based on Edgar Allan Poe story
Plunder & Lightning Larry Latham, Robert Taylor Ed Gilbert, R. J. Williams, Sally Struthers, Janna Michaels, Pat Fraley, Tony Jay, Jim Cummings Animated made for TV
Postcards from the Edge Mike Nichols Meryl Streep, Dennis Quaid, Shirley MacLaine, Gene Hackman, Annette Bening, Richard Dreyfuss Comedy, Drama based on novel by Carrie Fisher
Predator 2 Stephen Hopkins Danny Glover, Rubén Blades, María Conchita Alonso, Robert Davi, Gary Busey, Kevin Peter Hall, Bill Paxton Science Fiction, Action sequel to Predator
Presumed Innocent Alan J. Pakula Harrison Ford, Greta Scacchi, Bonnie Bedelia, Brian Dennehy, Raúl Juliá, Paul Winfield, John Spencer Legal Thriller Based on novel by Scott Turow
Pretty Woman Garry Marshall Julia Roberts, Richard Gere, Héctor Elizondo, Jason Alexander, Laura San Giacomo, Ralph Bellamy Romantic Comedy Golden Globe for Roberts
Problem Child Dennis Dugan John Ritter, Michael Oliver, Jack Warden, Gilbert Gottfried, Colby Kline, Peter Jurasik, Michael Richards, Amy Yasbeck Comedy 2 sequels
Prom Night III: The Last Kiss Ron Oliver Courtney Taylor, Tim Conlon, Cynthia Preston, David Stratton, Dylan Neal Supernatural, Comedy, Slasher sequel; direct-to-video
Psycho IV: The Beginning Mick Garris Anthony Perkins, Olivia Hussey Slasher Made-for-TV, final sequel to Psycho
Pump Up the Volume Allan Moyle Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis, Ellen Greene, Mimi Kennedy, Scott Paulin Comedy, Drama

Q

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Q&A Sidney Lumet Nick Nolte, Timothy Hutton, Armand Assante, Patrick O'Neal, Charles S. Dutton, Lee Richardson Crime Drama Based on a novel by Edwin Torres
Quick Change Howard Franklin, Bill Murray Bill Murray, Geena Davis, Jason Robards, Randy Quaid, Kurtwood Smith, Tony Shalhoub, Phil Hartman, Stanley Tucci Crime Comedy only film directed by Murray
Quigley Down Under Simon Wincer Tom Selleck, Laura San Giacomo, Alan Rickman Western set in Australia

R

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Ralph S. Mouse Thomas G. Smith Robert Oliveri Made-for-TV
The Reflecting Skin Philip Ridley Viggo Mortensen Drama
Repossessed Bob Logan Linda Blair, Leslie Nielsen Comedy parody of The Exorcist
The Rescuers Down Under Hendel Butoy, Mike Gabriel voices of Bob Newhart, Eva Gabor, John Candy, George C. Scott Animated sequel to The Rescuers
Revenge Tony Scott Kevin Costner, Anthony Quinn, Madeleine Stowe, Sally Kirkland, Miguel Ferrer, James Gammon Drama Based on novel by Jim Harrison
Reversal of Fortune Barbet Schroeder Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close, Ron Silver Drama Oscar for Irons
The Rift Juan Piquer Simón Jack Scalia, R. Lee Ermey, Ray Wise, Deborah Adair, John Toles-Bey
RoboCop 2 Irvin Kershner Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Dan O'Herlihy, Tom Noonan, Belinda Bauer, Gabriel Damon Science Fiction, Action sequel to 1987 film
Robot Jox Stuart Gordon Gary Graham, Paul Koslo Science Fiction
Rockula Luca Bercovici Dean Cameron Comedy
Rocky V John Avildsen Sylvester Stallone, Talia Shire, Burt Young, Richard Gant, Sage Stallone, Tommy Morrison Sports, Drama 4th sequel to Rocky; 7 Razzie nominations
Roller Coaster Rabbit Rob Minkoff, Frank Marshall Short 7 minutes
Romeo.Juliet Armondo Linus Acosta John Hurt, Vanessa Redgrave Drama, Comedy Shakespeare with cats; very limited release
The Rookie Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood, Charlie Sheen, Raúl Juliá, Sônia Braga Buddy Cop, Action
Rose Kennedy: A Life to Remember Terry Sanders Documentary short subject Oscar nominee
Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead Tom Stoppard Tim Roth, Gary Oldman, Richard Dreyfuss Drama Based on Tom Stoppard's play
The Russia House Fred Schepisi Sean Connery, Michelle Pfeiffer, Roy Scheider, James Fox, Klaus Maria Brandauer Drama Based on novel by John le Carré

S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Shakma Hugh Parks, Tom Logan Christopher Atkins, Amanda Wyss, Ari Meyers, Roddy McDowall Horror
Shipwrecked Nils Gaup Gabriel Byrne Adventure Walt Disney Pictures
A Shock to the System Jan Egleson Michael Caine, Elizabeth McGovern, Swoosie Kurtz, Peter Riegert, Jenny Wright, Will Patton Thriller from Simon Brett novel
Short Time Gregg Champion Dabney Coleman, Teri Garr Comedy
A Show of Force Bruno Barreto Amy Irving, Andy García, Robert Duvall, Kevin Spacey Drama Maravilla Hill case
The Shrimp on the Barbie "Alan Smithee" Cheech Marin Comedy
Sibling Rivalry Carl Reiner Kirstie Alley, Scott Bakula, Bill Pullman, Jami Gertz, Sam Elliott, Carrie Fisher Comedy
Side Out Peter Israelson C. Thomas Howell, Peter Horton, Harley Jane Kozak, Courtney Thorne-Smith Drama, Sports
Silent Night, Deadly Night 4: Initiation Brian Yuzna Clint Howard, Neith Hunter, Tommy Hinkley, Richard N. Gladstein, Glen Chin, Maud Adams, Reggie Bannister, Allyce Beasley Supernatural Horror
Ski Patrol Richard Correll Roger Rose, Yvette Nipar, Ray Walston, Martin Mull Comedy
Slacker Richard Linklater Richard Linklater, Kim Krizan, Mark James, Stella Weir, John Slate, Louis Mackey, Teresa Taylor Comedy drama
Slumber Party Massacre III Sally Mattison Keely Christian, Brittain Frye, Maria Claire Slasher sequel
Sorority House Massacre II Jim Wynorski Gail Harris, Peter Spellos Slasher sequel
Snake Eater II: The Drug Buster George Erschbamer Lorenzo Lamas Action sequel
Solar Crisis "Alan Smithee" Tim Matheson, Charlton Heston, Peter Boyle Science Fiction
Somebody Has to Shoot the Picture Frank Pierson Roy Scheider, Bonnie Bedelia Drama Made-for-TV
Soultaker Michael Rissi Joe Estevez Suspense
Spaced Invaders Patrick Read Johnson Douglas Barr Science Fiction
Spirit of '76 Lucas Reiner Carl Reiner, Rob Reiner Comedy
Spontaneous Combustion Tobe Hooper Brad Dourif Horror
Spymaker: The Secret Life of Ian Fleming Ferdinand Fairfax Jason Connery Biography Made-for-TV
Stanley & Iris Martin Ritt Jane Fonda, Robert De Niro, Martha Plimpton, Swoosie Kurtz Romantic Drama from Pat Barker novel
State of Grace Phil Joanou Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright, John Turturro, John C. Reilly Crime Drama Ennio Morricone score
Stella John Erman Bette Midler, Trini Alvarado, John Goodman, Stephen Collins, Marsha Mason, Eileen Brennan Drama remake of 1925 and 1937 films
Strike It Rich James Scott Robert Lindsay, Molly Ringwald Comedy
The Suckling Francis Teri Frank Rivera, Marie Michaels, Michael Gingold Horror

T

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Taking Care of Business Arthur Hiller James Belushi, Charles Grodin, Héctor Elizondo, Mako, Veronica Hamel Comedy co-written by J. J. Abrams
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie John Harrison Deborah Harry, Christian Slater, Julianne Moore, Steve Buscemi, William Hickey, David Johansen, James Remar, Rae Dawn Chong Horror Based on the TV series
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Steve Barron Judith Hoag, Elias Koteas Action Based on the TV series
Terminal City Ricochet Zale Dalen Peter Breck Drama Canada
Texasville Peter Bogdanovich Jeff Bridges, Annie Potts, Cybill Shepherd, Cloris Leachman, Timothy Bottoms, Eileen Brennan, Randy Quaid Drama Based on Larry McMurtry novel; sequel to The Last Picture Show
That's Black Entertainment William Greaves Documentary Based on That's Entertainment
Three Men and a Little Lady Emile Ardolino Tom Selleck, Ted Danson, Steve Guttenberg, Nancy Travis Comedy sequel to Three Men and a Baby
Till There Was You John Seale Mark Harmon, Jeroen Krabbe Australia
Time of Love Mohsen Makhmalbaf Iran-Turkey
Too Much Sun Robert Downey, Sr. Robert Downey, Jr., Eric Idle, Ralph Macchio Comedy
To Sleep with Anger Charles Burnett Danny Glover Drama
Total Recall Paul Verhoeven Arnold Schwarzenegger, Rachel Ticotin, Sharon Stone, Michael Ironside, Ronny Cox Science Fiction, Action Based on Philip K. Dick story
Treasure Island Fraser Clarke Heston Christian Bale, Charlton Heston, Christopher Lee, Oliver Reed Adventure Made for TV; based on novel by Robert Louis Stevenson
Tremors Ron Underwood Kevin Bacon, Fred Ward, Finn Carter, Michael Gross, Reba McEntire Horror, Comedy Underwood's first film
Troll 2 Claudio Fragasso Michael Stephenson, George Hardy Comedy, Horror sequel
Troll 3 Joe D'Amato Eric Allan Kramer Fantasy, Adventure sequel
Trust Hal Hartley Adrienne Shelley Romantic Comedy
Tune in Tomorrow Jon Amiel Barbara Hershey, Peter Falk, Keanu Reeves Comedy aka Aunt Julia and the Scriptwriter
Twisted Obsession Fernando Trueba Jeff Goldblum, Miranda Richardson Thriller Spain
Two Evil Eyes George Romero, Dario Argento Harvey Keitel, Adrienne Barbeau, Ramy Zada, Sally Kirkland, Martin Balsam, E. G. Marshall, John Amos, Kim Hunter, Madeleine Potter Anthology horror Italian-American co-production
The Two Jakes Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson, Harvey Keitel, Meg Tilly, James Hong, Madeleine Stowe, Eli Wallach, Rubén Blades, Perry Lopez, David Keith, Richard Farnsworth Crime, Drama sequel to Chinatown

V

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Vincent & Theo Robert Altman Tim Roth, Paul Rhys Drama produced by the BBC
Vital Signs Marisa Silver Adrian Pasdar, Diane Lane, William Devane, Jimmy Smits Comedy, Drama
Voodoo Dawn Steven Fierberg Tony Todd, Theresa Merritt, Gina Gershon, Georgia Allen, Raymond St. Jacques Horror

W

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Welcome Home, Roxy Carmichael Jim Abrahams Winona Ryder, Jeff Daniels, Laila Robins, Frances Fisher, Dinah Manoff Comedy
When You Remember Me Harry Winer Kevin Spacey, Fred Savage Drama Made-for-TV
Where the Heart Is John Boorman Dabney Coleman, Uma Thurman, Crispin Glover, Christopher Plummer, Suzy Amis, Joanna Cassidy Drama
White Hunter Black Heart Clint Eastwood Clint Eastwood, Jeff Fahey Drama from Peter Viertel novel
White Palace Luis Mandoki James Spader, Susan Sarandon Drama from Glenn Savan novel
White Room Patricia Rozema Kate Nelligan, Margot Kidder Drama Canada
Why Me? Gene Quintano Christopher Lambert, Christopher Lloyd Drama
Wild Orchid Zalman King Mickey Rourke, Carre Otis, Jacqueline Bisset Drama
Wild at Heart David Lynch Nicolas Cage, Laura Dern, Harry Dean Stanton, Diane Ladd, Willem Dafoe, Isabella Rossellini Drama from Barry Gifford novel
Witchcraft II: The Temptress Mark Woods Delia Sheppard Horror sequel
The Witches Nicolas Roeg Anjelica Huston, Mai Zetterling Fantasy from Roald Dahl story; Remake of 1966 film
Without You I'm Nothing John Boskovich Sandra Bernhard Performance

X–Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Young Guns II Geoff Murphy Emilio Estevez, Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christian Slater, William Petersen Western Young Guns sequel
Zapped Again! Doug Campbell Todd Eric Andrews, Sue Ane Langdon, Karen Black, Linda Blair Comedy Zapped! sequel
12:01 PM Jonathan Heap Kurtwood Smith Short subject 25 minutes

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