6 Top-Notch 90s Dramas That Are Better Than Everything Hollywood Does Today

They don’t make movies like that anymore!

The decade of the 1990s brought us tons of movie gems that are now considered iconic and can’t be beaten by their modern twins. If you miss those days’ cinema, we have a perfect list of must-see 90s drama gems, and we bet you haven’t seen them all, and if you have, it’s a good reason to rewatch the classics.

Here are 6 movie treasures that should be on your bucket list, picked by Reddit.

1. The Shawshank Redemption (1994)

First comes the best movie ever made, according to IMDb and other surveys. Adapted from Stephen King ’s 1982 novella, this gem tells the story of a man sentenced to life in prison for the murders of his wife and her lover, despite his claims of innocence.

2. The Truman Show (1998)

Blending comedy and drama, this Jim Carrey-starring flick follows a man who is unaware he is the star of a reality show inside which he is living. It explores such essential themes as simulated reality, surveillance, meaning of life and love.

3. Schindler’s List (1993)

Next is the greatest film about the Holocaust, as it tells the true story of a German industrialist who saved lots of Jewish refugees by employing them in his factories. Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes and Ben Kingsley’s performances are impeccable here.

4. Trainspotting (1996)

Directed by Danny Boyle, this black dramedy became the main movie anthem of the back-then youth. It focuses on a group of drug addicts as they try to make it through poverty and boredom. Choose life and finally watch this fast-paced movie gem!

5. Good Will Hunting (1997)

It may come as a surprise but this Oscar-winning masterpiece was written by Ben Affleck and Matt Damon. The story of a janitor whose mathematical genius is discovered by an MIT professor is truly an important watch for every cinema lover.

6. Forrest Gump (1994)

Tom Hanks’ perfect dramedy follows the life of an Alabama man as he navigates through the challenges of 20th century America. If you still haven’t seen this essential film, you should immediately add it to your watchlist.