List of American films of 1996

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A list of American films released in 1996.

Highest-grossing

1996
Rank
Title Studio Gross
1. Independence Day 20th Century Fox $817,400,000
2. Twister Warner Bros. $494,500,000
3. Mission: Impossible Paramount Pictures $457,700,000
4. The Rock Hollywood Pictures $335,100,000
5. The Hunchback of Notre Dame Disney $325,300,000
6. 101 Dalmatians Disney $320,700,000
7. Ransom Touchstone Pictures $309,500,000
8. The Nutty Professor Universal Studios $244,300,000
9. Jerry Maguire TriStar Pictures $273,600,000
10. Eraser Warner Bros. $242,300,000

A

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
101 Dalmatians Stephen Herek Glenn Close, Jeff Daniels, Joely Richardson, Joan Plowright Comedy
2 Days in the Valley John Herzfeld Danny Aiello, Jeff Daniels, James Spader, Charlize Theron, Teri Hatcher, Marsha Mason, Eric Stoltz Comedy, Crime
Adrenalin: Fear the RushAlbert Pyun Christopher Lambert, Natasha Henstridge Science fiction
The Adventures of PinocchioSteve Barron Martin Landau, Jonathan Taylor Thomas, Udo Kier, Geneviève Bujold, Bebe Neuwirth, Rob Schneider, Corey Carrier Fantasy
Aladdin and the King of ThievesTad Stones Robin Williams Animation direct-to-video sequel
AlaskaFraser Clarke Heston Thora Birch, Vincent Kartheiser, Dirk Benedict, Charlton Heston Adventure
Alien Nation: MillenniumKenneth Johnson Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint Science fiction made for TV
Alien Nation: The Enemy WithinKenneth Johnson Gary Graham, Eric Pierpoint, Michele Scarabelli Science fiction made for TV
All Dogs Go to Heaven 2Larry Leker, Paul Sabella Ernest Borgnine, Bebe Neuwirth, Charlie Sheen, Dom DeLuise, Sheena Easton Animation
Amityville DollhouseSteve White Robin Thomas, Starr Andreeff, Allen Cutler Horror
AndersonvilleJohn Frankenheimer Frederic Forrest, Carmen Argenziano, Jayce Bartok Dramamade for TV
The ArrivalDavid Twohy Charlie Sheen, Lindsay Crouse, Richard Schiff Sci-fi
The AssociateDonald Petrie Whoopi Goldberg, Dianne Wiest, Eli Wallach, Tim Daly Comedy
AugustAnthony HopkinsAnthony Hopkins, Rhys Ifans, Leslie Phillips Drama

B-C

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Back to BackRoger Nygard Michael Rooker, Danielle Harris, Ryo IshibashiAction, Drama
Bad MoonEric RedMariel Hemingway, Michael Paré, Mason Gamble Horror
Barb WireDavid Hogan Pamela Anderson, Temuera Morrison, Victoria Rowell, Jack Noseworthy, Xander Berkeley, Udo Kier, Steve Railsback Action, Science fiction 6 Razzie nominations
BasquiatJulian SchnabelJeffrey Wright, David Bowie, Benicio del ToroBiography, Drama
Bastard Out of CarolinaAnjelica Huston Jennifer Jason Leigh, Jena Malone Drama
The BeastJeff Bleckner William Petersen, Karen Sillas, Charles Martin Smith Horror
Beautiful GirlsTed Demme Matt Dillon, Timothy Hutton, Michael Rapaport, Uma Thurman, Natalie Portman, Mira Sorvino, Rosie O'Donnell, Lauren Holly, Martha Plimpton Romantic comedy
Beavis and Butt-Head Do America Mike Judge Mike Judge, Demi Moore, Bruce Willis, Robert Stack, Cloris Leachman Animated
Bed of Roses Michael Goldenberg Mary Stuart Masterson, Christian Slater Romance
Before and AfterBarbet Schroeder Meryl Streep, Liam Neeson, Edward Furlong Drama, Thriller
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back Phillip Rhee Phillip Rhee, Christopher McDonald Martial arts
Big BullySteve Miner Rick Moranis, Tom Arnold Comedy
Big NightCampbell Scott, Stanley Tucci Tony Shalhoub, Stanley Tucci, Isabella Rossellini, Minnie Driver, Ian Holm, Marc Anthony, Allison Janney, Liev Schreiber Drama
Bio-DomeJason Bloom Pauly Shore, Stephen Baldwin, William Atherton, Joey Lauren Adams, Teresa Hill Comedy
The BirdcageMike Nichols Robin Williams, Nathan Lane, Gene Hackman, Dianne Wiest, Hank Azaria, Calista Flockhart, Dan Futterman Comedy based on La Cage aux Folles
Black Sheep Penelope Spheeris Chris Farley, David Spade, Gary Busey, Tim Matheson Comedy
Black Sun Amanda Jane Drama
Blood Brothers Ernie Fritz Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band, Jon Landau Documentary
Blood and Wine Bob Rafelson Jack Nicholson, Jennifer Lopez, Stephen Dorff, Judy Davis, Michael Caine Crime drama
Bloodsport II: The Next Kumite Alan Mehrez Daniel Bernhardt, Pat MoritaAction sequel
Bottle Rocket Wes Anderson Luke Wilson, Owen Wilson, James Caan ComedyAnderson's first film
Bound Wachowski brothers Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly, Joe PantolianoThriller
Box of Moon Light Tom DiCillo John Turturro, Sam Rockwell Drama
Boys Stacy Cochran Winona Ryder, Lukas Haas Drama
The Boys Next DoorJohn Erman Matthew Modine, Nathan Lane, Courtney B. Vance, Mare Winningham DramaTV
Brain Candy Kelly Makin Kevin McDonald, Scott Thompson Comedy
Brassed Off Mark Herman Ewan McGregor, Pete Postlethwaite, Tara Fitzgerald Comedy
Breaking the Waves Lars von Trier Emily Watson, Stellan Skarsgård Drama
Broken ArrowJohn Woo John Travolta, Christian Slater, Samantha Mathis Action
Bullet Julien Temple Mickey Rourke, Tupac Shakur Drama
BulletproofErnest R. Dickerson Damon Wayans, Adam Sandler, James Caan, James Farentino, Kristen Wilson Action
BustedCorey Feldman Corey Feldman, Corey Haim, Dominick Brascia, Ava Fabian Comedy
Butch Camp Alessandro De Gaetano Judy Tenuta, Paul Denniston Comedy
The Cable GuyBen Stiller Jim Carrey, Matthew BroderickComedy
Camp Stories Herbert Beigel Drama
Cannes Man Richard Martini Francesco Quinn, Seymour Cassel Drama
Cannibal! The Musical Trey Parker Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Dian Bachar, Jason McHugh Student film
Carnosaur 3: Primal Species Jonathan Winfrey Scott Valentine, Janet Gunn Horrorsequel
Carpool Arthur Hiller Tom Arnold, David Paymer, Rhea Perlman, Rachael Leigh Cook, Rod Steiger Comedy
Carried Away Bruno Barreto Dennis Hopper, Amy Irving Dramafrom Jim Harrison novel
Celtic Pride Tom DeCerchio Damon Wayans, Daniel Stern, Dan Aykroyd Comedy
Chain Reaction Andrew Davis Keanu Reeves, Morgan Freeman, Rachel Weisz, Fred Ward, Brian Cox Science fiction
The Chamber James Foley Chris O'Donnell, Gene Hackman, Faye Dunaway Dramafrom John Grisham novel
The Cherokee Kid Paris Barclay Sinbad, James Coburn, Burt Reynolds, Gregory Hines DramaTV
Children of the Corn IV: The Gathering Greg Spence Naomi Watts, Jamie Renée Smith, Karen Black Horror
Christmas Every Day Larry Peerce Erik von Detten, Robert Hays, Bess Armstrong DramaTV
Cinema Europe: The Other Hollywood David Gill Kenneth Branagh (narrator) Documentary6 parts
Citizen Ruth Alexander Payne Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds Comedy, Drama
City Hall Harold Becker Al Pacino, John Cusack, Bridget Fonda, Danny Aiello, Martin Landau, Tony Franciosa Drama
Clancy's Kitchen Duncan Roy Mark Aiken, Indira Varma, Rocky Marshall Drama
Close Up Przemyslaw Reut Michael Mauro, Kevin Kenny Crime drama
Color of a Brisk and Leaping Day Christopher Münch Peter Alexander, Henry Gibson, Michael Stipe Drama
Cosmic Voyage Bayley Silleck Morgan Freeman (narrator)Documentary
Courage Under Fire Edward Zwick Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Lou Diamond Phillips, Matt Damon War
The CraftAndrew Fleming Robin Tunney, Fairuza Balk, Neve Campbell, Rachel True Fantasy
Crossworlds Krishna Rao Rutger Hauer, Josh Charles, Andrea Roth, Stuart Wilson, Jack Black Science fiction
The Cremaster Cycle Matthew Barney Marti Domination, Kathleen Crepeau Fantasy
The Crow: City of AngelsTim Pope Vincent Pérez, Mia Kirshner, Richard Brooks, Iggy Pop, Thuy Trang Action
The Crucible Nicholas Hytner Daniel Day-Lewis, Winona Ryder, Paul Scofield, Joan Allen Dramafrom Arthur Miller play
Curdled Reb Braddock Angela Jones, William Baldwin Black comedy

D-G

Title Director Cast Genre Note
D3: The Mighty DucksRobert Lieberman Emilio Estevez, Joshua Jackson Family 2nd sequel to The Mighty Ducks
Daddy's GirlMartin KitrosserWilliam Katt, Michele Greene Drama
Dallas: J.R. Returns Leonard Katzman Larry Hagman, Patrick Duffy, Linda Gray Drama made for TV
Daylight Rob Cohen Sylvester Stallone, Amy Brenneman, Viggo Mortensen, Dan Hedaya, Jay O. Sanders, Karen Young, Claire Bloom, Sage Stallone, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Danielle Harris, Barry Newman, Stan Shaw Disaster
The DaytrippersGreg Mottola Hope Davis, Stanley Tucci, Liev Schreiber, Parker Posey Drama
Dead Man's Island Peter H. Hunt Barbara Eden, William Shatner Suspense
Deadly Outbreak Rick Avery Jeff Speakman, Ron Silver Action
Dear Diary David Frankel Bebe Neuwirth, Bruce Altman Short subjectOscar winner; 38 minutes
Dear GodGarry Marshall Greg Kinnear, Laurie Metcalf, Tim Conway Comedy
Death and the Compass Alex Cox Drama
Demolition HighJim Wynorski Corey Haim, Alan Thicke, Dick Van Patten Action direct-to-video
Denise Calls Up Hal Salwen Timothy Daly, Liev Schreiber Comedy
The Dentist Brian Yuzna Corbin Bernsen, Molly Hagan Horror
Diabolique Jeremiah S. Chechik Sharon Stone, Isabelle Adjani, Chazz Palminteri, Kathy Bates Thriller remake of 1955 film
Diary of a Camper Matthew Van Sickler (none) Machinima Animated
Don't Be a Menace to South Central While Drinking Your Juice in the Hood Paris Barclay Marlon Wayans, Shawn Wayans, Bernie Mac, Keenen Ivory Wayans, Omar Epps Comedy
Don't Look BackGeoff Murphy Eric Stoltz, Billy Bob Thornton Drama
Dorf on the Diamond Tim Conway Comedy
Down PeriscopeDavid S. Ward Kelsey Grammer, Lauren Holly, Rip Torn, Bruce Dern, William H. Macy, Rob Schneider Comedy
DragonheartRob Cohen Dennis Quaid, David Thewlis, Pete Postlethwaite, Dina Meyer, Jason Isaacs, Julie Christie, (voice of) Sean Connery Fantasy
Drawing FliesMalcolm Ingram Jason Lee, Jason Mewes Comedy
Dream for an InsomniacTiffanie DeBartolo Ione Skye, Jennifer Aniston Drama
Dunston Checks InKen Kwapis Jason Alexander, Faye Dunaway, Paul Reubens, Eric Lloyd, Rupert Everett, Glenn Shadix Comedy
East Palace, West Palace Drama
EdBill Couturie Matt LeBlanc Comedy 3 Razzie nominations
Ed's Next MoveJohn C. Walsh Matt Ross Comedy
EddieSteve Rash Whoopi Goldberg, Frank Langella, Dennis Farina Comedy
EmmaDouglas McGrath Gwyneth Paltrow, Ewan McGregor, Jeremy Northam Dramabased on Jane Austen novel
The Empty Mirror Barry J. Hershey Norman Rodway, Camilla Søeberg Drama
The English Patient Anthony Minghella Ralph Fiennes, Kristin Scott Thomas, Juliette Binoche, Willem Dafoe DramaWon 9 Academy Awards
Entertaining Angels: The Dorothy Day StoryMichael Ray Rhodes Moira Kelly, Heather Graham, Martin Sheen Drama
EraserChuck Russell Arnold Schwarzenegger, Vanessa Williams, James Caan, Robert Pastorelli, James Coburn Action
Escape from L.A.John Carpenter Kurt Russell, Steve Buscemi, Peter Fonda, Cliff Robertson, Stacy Keach, Michelle Forbes Action sequel to Escape from New York
The Evening Star Robert Harling Shirley MacLaine, Bill Paxton, Juliette Lewis, Miranda Richardson, George Newbern, Mackenzie Astin, Scott Wolf, Ben Johnson, Marion Ross Drama sequel to Terms of Endearment
Everyone Says I Love YouWoody Allen Edward Norton, Alan Alda, Woody Allen, Goldie Hawn, Julia Roberts, Drew Barrymore, Natalie Portman, Lukas Haas, Tim Roth Musical comedy
EvitaAlan Parker Antonio Banderas, Madonna, Jonathan Pryce Musical from Andrew Lloyd Webber play
Executive DecisionStuart Baird Kurt Russell, Halle Berry, John Leguizamo, Oliver Platt, Joe Morton, David Suchet, Steven SeagalAction
Extreme MeasuresMichael Apted Hugh Grant, Gene Hackman, Sarah Jessica Parker Thriller
Eye for an EyeJohn Schlesinger Sally Field, Kiefer Sutherland, Ed Harris, Joe Mantegna, Beverly D'Angelo Thriller
The Face Jack Bender Yasmine Bleeth, Richard Beymer Drama TV
Faces of Death VI Horror
FaithfulPaul Mazursky Cher, Ryan O'Neal, Chazz Palminteri Comedy
A Family ThingRichard Pearce Robert Duvall, James Earl Jones Comedy
The FanTony Scott Robert De Niro, Wesley Snipes, Ellen Barkin, Benicio del Toro, John Leguizamo Thriller
FargoJoel Coen, Ethan Coen Frances McDormand, William H. Macy, Steve Buscemi, Peter Stormare, Harve Presnell Black Comedy Academy Award for McDormand
FearJames Foley Mark Wahlberg, Reese Witherspoon, Alyssa Milano, William Petersen, Amy Brenneman Thriller
Feeling MinnesotaSteven Baigelman Keanu Reeves, Cameron Diaz, Vincent D'Onofrio, Dan Aykroyd, Courtney Love, Tuesday Weld, Delroy Lindo Drama
FetishesNick Broomfield Documentary
Fever LakeRafe M. PortiloCorey Haim, Mario Lopez, Bo Hopkins Slasher direct-to-video
Fire on the Mountain Documentary, War
First KidDavid Mickey Evans Sinbad, Brock Pierce Comedy
The First Wives ClubHugh Wilson Diane Keaton, Goldie Hawn, Bette Midler Comedy
FledKevin HooksLaurence Fishburne, Stephen Baldwin Crime
Flipper Alan Shapiro Elijah Wood, Paul Hogan Family based on the TV series
Flirting with DisasterDavid O. Russell Ben Stiller, Téa Leoni, Patricia Arquette, Alan Alda, Mary Tyler Moore, George Segal, Lily Tomlin Comedy
Fly Away HomeCarroll Ballard Jeff Daniels, Anna Paquin, Dana Delany Family
Follow Me Home Peter Bratt Alfre Woodard, Benjamin Bratt Drama
For HopeBob Saget Dana Delany, Tracy Nelson Drama TV
Foxfire Annette Haywood-Carter Angelina Jolie, Jenny Shimizu
FreewayMatthew Bright Kiefer Sutherland, Reese Witherspoon, Brooke Shields Drama
Frequent Flyer Jack Wagner, Joan Severance Drama TV
The FrightenersPeter Jackson Michael J. Fox, Trini Alvarado Horror
From Dusk Till DawnRobert Rodriguez George Clooney, Quentin Tarantino, Harvey Keitel, Juliette Lewis, Salma Hayek, Fred Williamson, Cheech Marin Horror
Frostbiter: Wrath of the Wendigo
The FuneralAbel Ferrara Christopher Walken, Chris Penn Drama
Gang in BlueMelvin van Peebles Mario van Peebles, Josh Brolin Drama
Generation X Jack Sholder Matt Frewer, Finola Hughes Action TV
Get on the BusSpike Lee Charles S. Dutton, Ossie Davis, Andre Braugher Drama
Getting Away with MurderHarvey Miller Dan Aykroyd, Jack Lemmon, Bonnie Hunt, Lily Tomlin Comedy
The Ghost and the DarknessStephen Hopkins Val Kilmer, Michael Douglas Adventure written by William Goldman
Ghosts of MississippiRob Reiner Alec Baldwin, Whoopi Goldberg, James Woods Biography based on Medgar Evers murder
Giant Mine TV
Girl 6Spike Lee Theresa Randle, Isaiah Washington Drama
Girls TownJim McKay Lili Taylor Drama
The Glimmer ManJohn Gray Steven Seagal, Keenen Ivory Wayans Action
Gone in the Night Shannen Doherty, Kevin Dillon Drama made for TV
GottiRobert Harmon Armand Assante, Anthony Quinn Biogtaphy, Crime, Drama made for TV
Grace of My HeartAllison Anders Illeana Douglas, Matt Dillon, Eric Stoltz, John Turturro, Patsy Kensit Drama
The Grave Craig Sheffer, Gabrielle Anwar Drama
Gray's AnatomySteven Soderbergh Spalding Gray Monologue
The Great White HypeReginald Hudlin Damon Wayans, Peter Berg, Jeff Goldblum, Samuel L. Jackson, Jamie Foxx Comedy

H-J

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Hamlet Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh, Derek Jacobi, Julie Christie, Richard Briers DramaWilliam Shakespeare play
Happy GilmoreDennis Dugan Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Christopher McDonald, Carl Weathers, Bob Barker Comedy
Hard EightPaul Thomas Anderson Philip Baker Hall, John C. Reilly, Gwyneth Paltrow, Samuel L. Jackson Drama Anderson's first film
Harriet the SpyBronwen HughesMichelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell Family, Mystery from Louise Fitzhugh story
Heaven's PrisonersPhil Joanou Alec Baldwin, Teri Hatcher, Eric Roberts, Kelly Lynch, Mary Stuart Masterson Crime drama from James Lee Burke novel
Heidi Fleiss: Hollywood MadamNick Broomfield Documentary
Hellraiser: BloodlineKevin Yagher (as "Alan Smithee") Bruce Ramsay Horror
High School HighHart Bochner Jon Lovitz, Tia Carrere, Louise Fletcher Comedy
Homeward Bound II: Lost in San FranciscoDavid R. Ellis voices of Sally Field, Michael J. Fox Family Homeward Bound sequel
House ArrestHarry Winer Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Pollak, Jennifer Tilly, Christopher McDonald, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Ray Walston Comedy
The Hunchback of Notre DameKirk Wise, Gary Trousdale voices of Tom Hulce, Demi Moore, Kevin Kline Animated based on Victor Hugo story
Hustler WhiteRick Castro, Bruce LeBruce Drama
Hype!Doug Pray Documentary
I Love You, I Love You NotBilly Hopkins Jeanne Moreau, Jude Law, Claire Danes Drama
I Shot Andy WarholMary Harron Lili Taylor, Jared Harris, Martha Plimpton Drama
I'm Not RappaportHerb Gardner Walter Matthau, Ossie Davis, Amy Irving, Martha Plimpton, Craig T. Nelson Drama based on Herb Gardner play
If Lucy FellEric Schaeffer Sarah Jessica Parker, Elle Macpherson Romantic comedy
If These Walls Could TalkNancy Savoca, Cher Demi Moore, Sissy Spacek, Cher Drama made for TV
In Cold BloodJonathan Kaplan Anthony Edwards, Eric Roberts, Sam Neill Crime drama made for TV; based on the novel by Truman Capote
In Love and WarRichard Attenborough Sandra Bullock, Chris O'Donnell Drama story of Ernest Hemingway
Independence DayRoland Emmerich Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum, Mary McDonnell, Margaret Colin, Judd Hirsch, Randy Quaid, Robert Loggia, James Rebhorn, Harvey Fierstein, Vivica A. Fox, Harry Connick, Jr. Disaster, Science fiction 1996's top-grossing film
InfinityMatthew Broderick Matthew Broderick, Patricia Arquette Biography story of Richard Feynman
Irma VepOlivier Assayas Maggie Cheung Drama France
The Island of Dr. MoreauJohn Frankenheimer Marlon Brando, Val Kilmer, David Thewlis, Fairuza Balk Horror based on H.G. Wells story; 6 Razzie nominations
It's My PartyRandal Kleiser Eric Roberts, Olivia Newton-John, Margaret Cho, Marlee Matlin Drama
JackFrancis Ford Coppola Robin Williams, Diane Lane, Brian Kerwin, Jennifer Lopez, Fran Drescher, Bill Cosby Comedy, Drama
Jake's Women Alan Alda Comedy TV
James and the Giant PeachHenry Selick Animated based on Roald Dahl story
Jane EyreFranco Zeffirelli Charlotte Gainsbourg, William Hurt, Anna Paquin Drama based on Charlotte Brontë novel
Jerry MaguireCameron Crowe Tom Cruise, Renée Zellweger, Cuba Gooding, Jr., Bonnie Hunt, Jay Mohr, Kelly Preston, Jerry O'Connell Comedy, Drama Academy Award for Gooding
Jimmy Zip Alyssa Milano Short subject
Jingle All the WayBrian Levant Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman, Rita Wilson, Robert Conrad, Jake Lloyd, James Belushi Comedy, Family 20th Century Fox
Joe's ApartmentJohn Payson Jerry O'Connell, Megan Ward Comedy
JohnsScott Silver Lukas Haas, David Arquette Drama
The JurorBrian Gibson Demi Moore, Alec Baldwin, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, James Gandolfini, Anne Heche, Lindsay Crouse, Tony Lo Bianco Crime drama from George Dawes Green novel

K-M

Title Director Cast Genre Note
Kama Sutra: A Tale of LoveMira Nair Drama
Kansas CityRobert Altman Jennifer Jason Leigh, Harry Belafonte, Miranda Richardson Drama
KazaamPaul Michael Glaser Shaquille O'Neal Fantasy
Killer: A Journal of MurderTim Metcalfe James Woods, Robert Sean Leonard Drama
KingpinBobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly Woody Harrelson, Randy Quaid, Vanessa Angel, Bill Murray Comedy MGM
KounterfeitJohn Mallory Asher Hilary Swank, Bruce Payne, Corbin Bernsen Thriller
The Land Before Time IV: Journey Through the MistsRoy Allen Smithvoices of John Ingle, Candace Hutson, Heather Hogan Animated sequel
Larger Than LifeHoward Franklin Bill Murray, Janeane Garofalo, Pat Hingle, Matthew McConaughey, Linda Fiorentino Comedy
The Last Angel of History George Clinton Documentary
Last DanceBruce Beresford Sharon Stone, Rob Morrow, Peter Gallagher, Randy Quaid Drama Touchstone Pictures
The Last Days of Frankie the FlyPeter MarkleDennis Hopper, Daryl Hannah, Michael Madsen Crime TV film
Last Man StandingWalter Hill Bruce Willis, Christopher Walken, Bruce Dern Drama remake of Yojimbo
The Late ShiftBetty Thomas John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Treat Williams, Kathy Bates, Bob Balaban, Rich Little Biography TV; based on book by Bill Carter
The Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond CyberspaceFarhad Mann Patrick Bergin, Matt Frewer, Austin O'Brien Science fiction sequel
Lewis and Clark and GeorgeRod McCall Rose McGowan Drama
The Little Riders Paul Scofield, Malcolm McDowell, Noley Thornton Drama
Little WitchesJane Simpson Sheeri Rappaport Horror
Loch NessJohn Henderson Ted Danson, Joely Richardson Family
London SuiteJay Sandrich Kelsey Grammer, Patricia Clarkson Comedy TV
Lone StarJohn Sayles Chris Cooper, Matthew McConaughey, Kris Kristofferson, Elizabeth Pena Crime drama Academy Award-nominated screenplay
Long Day's Journey Into NightDavid Wellington William Hutt Drama Canada
The Long Kiss GoodnightRenny Harlin Geena Davis, Samuel L. Jackson, Craig Bierko, David Morse, Brian Cox Action New Line Cinema
Looking for RichardAl PacinoAlec Baldwin, Al Pacino, Winona Ryder, Kevin Spacey Documentary
Love Is All There IsJoseph Bologna, Renée Taylor Angelina Jolie, Paul Sorvino, Barbara Carrera, Lainie Kazan Comedy based on Romeo and Juliet
Lumière and Company41 directors Short films
Mad Dog TimeLarry Bishop Jeff Goldblum, Gabriel Byrne, Richard Dreyfuss, Ellen Barkin, Diane Lane, Gregory Hines, Kyle MacLachlan Comedy, Crime United Artists
MagentaGregory Haynes Julian McMahon Drama
MaliciousIan Corson Molly Ringwald Thriller Republic Pictures
The Man Who Captured EichmannWilliam A. Graham Robert Duvall, Arliss Howard Drama TV
Manny & LoLisa Krueger Scarlett Johansson, Mary Kay Place Family Johansson at age 11
Mars Attacks!Tim Burton Jack Nicholson, Glenn Close, Annette Bening, Pierce Brosnan, Danny DeVito, Jim Brown, Sarah Jessica Parker, Martin Short, Michael J. Fox, Lukas Haas, Natalie Portman Science fiction comedy7 Saturn Award nominations
Marvin's RoomJerry Zaks Meryl Streep, Diane Keaton, Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert De Niro Drama from Scott McPherson play
Mary ReillyStephen Frears Julia Roberts, John Malkovich, Glenn Close Drama based on Valerie Martin novel
MatildaDanny DeVito Mara Wilson, Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Embeth Davidtz, Pam Ferris Family based on Roald Dahl story
Maximum RiskRingo Lam Jean-Claude Van Damme, Natasha Henstridge Action
Memory Run Allan A. Goldstein Karen Duffy, Matt McCoy Action
Merlin's Shop of Mystical Wonders
MichaelNora Ephron John Travolta, Andie MacDowell, William Hurt, Bob Hoskins Fantasy New Line Cinema
The Mirror Has Two FacesBarbra Streisand Barbra Streisand, Jeff Bridges, Lauren Bacall, Pierce Brosnan, Mimi Rogers, George Segal, Brenda Vaccaro Romance Golden Globe for Bacall
Mission: ImpossibleBrian De Palma Tom Cruise, Ving Rhames, Jon Voight, Vanessa Redgrave, Emmanuelle Béart, Kristin Scott Thomas, Jean Reno Action based on TV series; sequels in 2000, 2006, 2011
Mojave MoonKevin Dowling Danny Aiello, Anne Archer, Angelina Jolie Drama
Moll FlandersPen Densham Robin Wright Penn, Morgan Freeman Drama based on Daniel Defoe novel
MotherAlbert Brooks Albert Brooks, Debbie Reynolds, Rob Morrow, Lisa Kudrow Comedy Reynolds Golden Globe-nominated
Mother NightKeith Gordon Nick Nolte Drama from Kurt Vonnegut novel
A Mother's InstinctSam Pillsbury Lindsay Wagner Drama made for TV
Mr. WrongNick Castle Ellen DeGeneres, Bill Pullman, Dean Stockwell, Joan Cusack, Joan Plowright Comedy Touchstone Pictures
Mrs. Santa ClausTerry Hughes Angela Lansbury, Michael Jeter Family made for TV
Mrs. WinterbourneRichard Benjamin Shirley MacLaine, Brendan Fraser, Ricki Lake Drama from Cornell Woolrich novel
Mulholland FallsLee Tamahori Nick Nolte, Jennifer Connelly, Melanie Griffith, John Malkovich, Michael Madsen, Chazz Palminteri, Chris Penn, Treat Williams Crime drama screenplay by Pete Dexter
MultiplicityHarold Ramis Michael Keaton, Andie MacDowell Comedy Keaton in 4 roles
Muppet Treasure IslandBrian Henson Tim Curry, Jennifer Saunders, Kevin Bishop Family 5th Muppets feature film
My Fellow AmericansPeter Segal Jack Lemmon, James Garner, Dan Aykroyd, Lauren Bacall, John Heard Comedy produced by Jon Peters
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The MovieJim Mallon Mike Nelson Comedy, Science fiction based on the TV series

N-Q

Title Director Cast Genre Note
The Night Hunter Rick Jacobson Don "The Dragon" Wilson Horror
Norma Jean & Marilyn Tim Fywell Ashley Judd, Mira Sorvino Biography story of Marilyn Monroe
The Nutty Professor Tom Shadyac Eddie Murphy, James Coburn, Jada Pinkett Smith, Dave Chappelle Comedy remake of 1963 film
One Fine DayMichael Hoffman George Clooney, Michelle Pfeiffer Romantic comedy
The One That Got AwayPaul Greengrass David Morrissey, Paul McGann War made for TV
Orientation Scientology
Original GangstasLarry Cohen Fred Williamson, Pam Grier, Jim Brown Drama
Our Son, the MatchmakerLorraine Senna Ann Jillian, Ellen Burstyn Comedy made for TV
The PallbearerMatt Reeves David Schwimmer, Gwyneth Paltrow, Barbara Hershey Comedy
Pandora's ClockEric Laneuville Richard Dean Anderson, Jane Leeves, Daphne Zuniga Thriller made for TV
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood HillsJoe Berlinger, Bruce Sinofsky Documentary made for TV
The People vs. Larry FlyntMiloš Forman Woody Harrelson, Courtney Love, Edward Norton Biography won 2 Golden Globes
The PhantomSimon Wincer Billy Zane, Kristy Swanson, Treat Williams, Catherine Zeta-Jones, James Remar, Patrick McGoohan Action based on the comic strip
Phat BeachDoug EllinJermaine 'Huggy' Hopkins, Coolio, Brian Hooks Comedy
PhenomenonJon Turteltaub John Travolta, Forest Whitaker, Kyra Sedgwick, Robert Duvall Drama Touchstone Pictures
Pie in the SkyBryan GordonJosh Charles, Anne Heche, John Goodman Comedy
Pinocchio's RevengeKevin Tenney Rosalind Allen Horror
Poison Ivy II: LilyAnne Goursaud Alyssa Milano Thriller sequel to Poison Ivy
The Pompatus of LoveRichard Schenkman Jon Cryer, Mia Sara Comedy
The Portrait of a LadyJane Campion Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey, Christian Bale Drama based on Henry James novel
The Preacher's WifePenny Marshall Denzel Washington, Whitney Houston, Courtney B. Vance Romantic comedy The Bishop's Wife remake
Primal FearGregory Hoblit Richard Gere, Edward Norton, Laura Linney, John Mahoney, Alfre Woodard, Frances McDormand, Andre Braugher Crime drama from William Diehl novel; Golden Globe for Norton
The ProprietorIsmail Merchant Jeanne Moreau, Sean Young Drama
Public EnemiesMark L. Lester Theresa Russell, Eric Roberts, James Marsden Crime drama story of Ma Barker
Puddle CruiserJay Chandrasekhar Comedy
The QuestJean-Claude Van Damme Jean-Claude Van Damme, Roger Moore, James Remar Action

R-S

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Race the SunCharles T. Kanganis Halle Berry, James Belushi Drama
RansomRon Howard Mel Gibson, Rene Russo, Gary Sinise, Delroy Lindo Crime drama remake of 1956 film
Rasputin: Dark Servant of DestinyUli Edel Alan Rickman, Greta Scacchi, Ian McKellen Drama Emmy awards for Rickman, Scacchi
Red Ribbon BluesCharles Winkler Paul Mercurio, Debi Mazar Drama
Return of Techno-Destructo
The Rich Man's WifeAmy Holden-Jones Halle Berry, Clive Owen, Peter Greene Drama
Riders of the Purple SageCharles Haid Ed Harris, Amy Madigan, Robin Tunney Western based on Zane Grey novel
The RockMichael Bay Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris Action producer Don Simpson's final film
Sabrina the Teenage WitchTibor Takács Melissa Joan Hart Fantasybased on the TV series
Samson and DelilahNicolas Roeg Elizabeth Hurley, Dennis Hopper, Michael Gambon, Diana Rigg Biblical drama
Santa ClawsJohn A. Russo Horror
Santa with MusclesJohn Murlowski Hulk HoganAction, Comedy
SchizopolisSteven Soderbergh Steven Soderbergh Experimental
ScreamWes Craven David Arquette, Neve Campbell, Courteney Cox, Rose McGowan, Skeet Ulrich, Matthew Lillard, Jamie Kennedy, Drew Barrymore Horror, Slasher 6 Saturn Award nominations
Set It OffF. Gary Gray Jada Pinkett, Queen Latifah, Vivica A. Fox, Kimberly Elise, Blair Underwood Drama
Sgt. BilkoJonathan Lynn Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd, Glenne Headly Comedy based on the TV series
She Cried NoBethany Rooney Mark-Paul Gosselaar Drama TV
She's the OneEdward Burns Jennifer Aniston, Cameron Diaz Romantic comedy
ShilohDale Rosenbloom Rod Steiger, Michael Moriarty Family
Silent TriggerRussel Mulcahy Dolph Lundgren Drama
Skin & BoneEverett Lewis J. Wyatt Drama
SleepersBarry Levinson Brad Pitt, Robert De Niro, Jason Patric, Minnie Driver, Kevin Bacon, Terry Kinney, Brad Renfro, Ron Eldard, Vittorio Gassman, Dustin Hoffman Drama based on Lorenzo Carcaterra novel
Sling BladeBilly Bob ThorntonBilly Bob Thornton, Dwight Yoakam, John Ritter, Lucas Black, James Hampton, J. T. Walsh Drama Oscar for screenplay
Snowboard AcademyJohn Shepphird Corey Haim, Jim Varney, Brigitte Nielsen ComedyTV
SoloNorberto Barba Mario van Peebles, William Sadler Science fiction
Sometimes They Come Back... Again Michael Gross, Hilary Swank Science fiction
Space JamJoe Pytka Michael Jordan, Wayne Knight, Theresa Randle, Bill Murray Animation
Space TruckersStuart GordonStephen Dorff, Dennis HopperScience fiction comedy
Special Effects: Anything Can Happen
The Spitfire GrillLee David ZlotoffAlison Elliott, Ellen Burstyn, Marcia Gay Harden Drama
Spy HardRick Friedberg Leslie Nielsen, Nicollette Sheridan, Andy Griffith, Barry Bostwick, Marcia Gay Harden, Charles Durning Comedy
Star Trek: First ContactJonathan Frakes Patrick Stewart, Brent Spiner, LeVar Burton, James Cromwell, Jonathan Frakes, Alice Krige, Neal McDonough, Marina Sirtis Science fiction based on Star Trek: The Next Generation TV series
Stealing BeautyBernardo Bertolucci Liv Tyler, Joseph Fiennes, Jeremy Irons Drama
Stolen Memories: Secrets from the Rose GardenBob Clark Mary Tyler Moore, Linda Lavin Drama TV
A Story of HealingDonna Dewey Documentary 28 minutes
StripteaseAndrew Bergman Demi Moore, Armand Assante, Ving Rhames, Burt Reynolds, Robert Patrick, Paul Guilfoyle, Pandora Peaks Comedy based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen; winner of 6 Razzie awards
The StupidsJohn Landis Tom Arnold, Jessica Lundy, Bug Hall, Mark Metcalf Comedy based on Harry Allard story; 4 Razzie nominations
The Substance of FireDaniel J. Sullivan Ron Rifkin, Sarah Jessica Parker Drama
The SubstituteRobert Mandel Tom Berenger, Ernie Hudson Drama
The SunchaserMichael Cimino Woody Harrelson, Jon Seda Drama Cimino's last film to date
Sunset ParkSteve Gomer Rhea Perlman, Terrence Howard Drama
Surviving PicassoJames Ivory Anthony Hopkins, Natascha McElhone, Julianne Moore Biography story of Pablo Picasso
Susie QJohn Blizek Justin Whalin, Amy Jo Johnson Drama TV
Sweet Temptation Ron Lagomarsino
SwingersDoug Liman Jon Favreau, Vince Vaughn, Ron Livingston, Alex Désert, Patrick Van Horn, Heather Graham Comedy written by Favreau

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Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Tales of Erotica4 directors Arliss Howard, Mira Sorvino Anthology
Talk to MeGraeme Campbell Yasmine Bleeth, Veronica Hamel Drama made for TV
Tender FictionsBarbara HammerCatherine Jauniaux Drama
That Thing You Do!Tom Hanks Tom Everett Scott, Liv Tyler, Steve Zahn, Ethan Embry, Johnathon Schaech, Tom Hanks Drama, Musical first film directed by Hanks
A Thin Line Between Love and HateMartin Lawrence Martin Lawrence, Lynn Whitfield Comedy first film directed by Lawrence
ThinnerTom Holland Robert John Burke, Lucinda Jenney, Joe Mantegna Horror based on Stephen King novel
Ticket to New Year'sLin Dell'Amico Grateful Dead Concert
A Time to KillJoel Schumacher Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson, Kevin Spacey, Donald Sutherland, Kiefer Sutherland, Ashley Judd, Patrick McGoohan, Brenda Fricker Drama based on John Grisham novel
Tin CupRon Shelton Kevin Costner, Rene Russo, Don Johnson, Cheech Marin, Linda Hart Romantic comedy with PGA golfers as themselves
TitanicRobert Lieberman George C. Scott, Eva Marie Saint, Peter Gallagher, Catherine Zeta-Jones Biography made for TV
To Brave AlaskaBruce Pittman Alyssa Milano, Cameron Bancroft, Winston Rekert Adventure, Drama made for TV
To Gillian on Her 37th BirthdayMichael Pressman Peter Gallagher, Michelle Pfeiffer, Claire Danes, Kathy Baker Drama script by David E. Kelley
To Sir, with Love IIPeter Bogdanovich Sidney Poitier, Lulu, Judy Geeson Drama sequel to 1962 film
Toad WarriorDonald G. Jackson, Scott Shaw Scott Shaw, Joe Estevez, Sandra Purpuro Action, Sci-Fi made for TV
The Toilers and the Wayfarers Keith Froelich Matt Klemp
Andrew Woodhouse
Drama Runaway hustlers in Minneapolis. IMDb
Tornado!Noel Nosseck Bruce Campbell, Shannon Sturges Action made for TV
Trees LoungeSteve Buscemi Steve Buscemi, Anthony LaPaglia, Chloë Sevigny, Samuel L. Jackson Drama
Tremors 2: AftershocksS.S. Wilson Fred Ward, Helen Shaver Horror sequel to Tremors
The Trigger EffectDavid Koepp Kyle MacLachlan, Dermot Mulroney, Elisabeth Shue Drama
Trilogy of Terror IIDan Curtis Lysette Anthony Horror sequel
Tromeo and JulietLloyd Kaufman Jane Jensen, Will Keenan Drama
True CrimePat Verducci Alicia Silverstone, Kevin Dillon, Bill Nunn Drama Trimark Pictures
The Truth About Cats & DogsMichael Lehmann Uma Thurman, Janeane Garafalo, Ben Chaplin, Jamie Foxx Comedy 20th Century Fox
Twisted DesireCraig R. Baxley Melissa Joan Hart Drama
TwisterJan de Bont Helen Hunt, Bill Paxton, Jami Gertz, Cary Elwes Disaster first film released on DVD
Two Much Fernando Trueba Antonio Banderas, Melanie Griffith, Daryl Hannah, Danny Aiello, Joan Cusack Romantic comedy from Donald E. Westlake novel
UnforgettableJohn Dahl Ray Liotta, Linda Fiorentino, Peter Coyote, Christopher McDonald Drama MGM
Unhook the StarsNick Cassavetes Gena Rowlands, Marisa Tomei, Gérard Depardieu, Moira Kelly Drama Miramax
Unlikely AngelMichael Switzer Dolly Parton, Roddy McDowall Family TV
Up Close & PersonalJon Avnet Robert Redford, Michelle Pfeiffer, Joe Mantegna, Stockard Channing, Kate Nelligan Drama song nominated for Academy Award
A Very Brady SequelArlene Sanford Shelley Long, Gary Cole, Tim Matheson, Christine Taylor Comedy based on The Brady Bunch
Walking and TalkingNicole Holofcener Catherine Keener, Anne Heche, Liev Schreiber DramaMiramax
The War at HomeEmilio Estevez Martin Sheen, Emilio Estevez DramaSheen, Estevez as father & son
The Watermelon WomanCheryl Dunye Cheryl Dunye, Guinevere Turner, Valarie Walker Drama
Wedding Bell Blues Dana Lustig Illeana Douglas, Paulina Porizkova Comedy
WerewolfTony Zarindast Jorge Rivero Horrormade for TV
When We Were KingsLeon Gast Muhammad Ali, George Foreman Documentarywon Academy Award
White SquallRidley Scott Jeff Bridges, Ryan Phillippe, Scott Wolf Dramabased on Robert Langford book
The Whole Wide WorldDan Ireland Renée Zellweger, Vincent D'Onofrio Biographybased on Novalyne Price book
William Shakespeare's Romeo + JulietBaz Luhrmann Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo, Pete Postlethwaite, Brian Dennehy, Paul Sorvino, Diane Venora, Christina Pickles Dramainspired by Shakespeare's play
Windsor ProtocolGeorge Mihalki Kyle MacLachlan DramaTV
The Winner"Alan Smithee" (Alex Cox) Rebecca De Mornay, Michael Madsen, Vincent D'Onofrio, Billy Bob Thornton Drama
Wish Upon a StarBlair Treu Katherine Heigl, Danielle Harris Family
Your Studio and YouTrey Parker, Matt Stone Sylvester Stallone, Demi Moore, Steven Spielberg Short subject14 minutes
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