In 1993, moviegoers were treated to an impressive array of films, ranging from instant classics to critically acclaimed productions, box office hits, and nostalgic gems that defined the era and are still remembered with great fondness.
To remember this year, we have decided to draw up a list selecting the 10 best films released in 1993. To make the experience even more comfortable and accessible, we have selected the titles that appear in the catalogs of the most popular streaming services in terms of number of members.
1993 film on Streams
Jurassic Park
Available to Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Star+ and Telecine subscribers.
The highest-grossing film of 1993, “Jurassic Park,” was directed by Steven Spielberg and brought dinosaurs to the big screen through impressive special effects that combined animatronics and CGI.
In the plot, a millionaire (Richard Attenborough) creates a dinosaur theme park on a remote island. To resurrect extinct creatures, DNA cloning technology was used.
Before it opens to the public, the rich man invites his nephews and a group of scientists – played by Sam Neill, Laura Dern and Jeff Goldblum – for a preview visit. However, an accident allows dangerous dinosaurs to escape from their cages.
Gilbert Grape – The Dreamer’s Apprentice
Available to HBO Max subscribers.
This drama features acclaimed performances from its cast and a touching story about family relationships, personal sacrifice and the search for freedom. The film stars Johnny Depp and features Juliette Lewis and Leonardo DiCaprio, who was nominated for an Oscar for this role.
The plot centers on Gilbert Grape (Depp), a young man responsible for supporting his family, which includes two eccentric sisters, his intellectually disabled brother (DiCaprio) and his mother, who suffers from morbid obesity and depression. However, when a young outsider (Lewis) arrives in town, Gilbert’s life gains new perspectives.
An almost perfect nanny
Available to Disney+ subscribers.
Directed by Chris Columbus (“Home Alone”, “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone”, “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”) “Almost Perfect Babysitter” is a comedy for the whole family. The film stars Robin Williams in the lead role, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan and Lisa Jakub.
In the story, a divorced father comes up with an unusual plan to be closer to his children. He disguises himself as an elderly nanny and manages to get hired by his ex-wife. Now he must maintain his double identity, creating countless confusions.
Available to Disney+ subscribers.
One of the main animations of the year, “The Nightmare Before Christmas” uses the stop-motion technique and has a gothic and dark aesthetic, characteristic of Tim Burton, the film’s producer.
Directed by Henry Selick, the film is a Christmas musical focusing on Jack Skellington, who lives in Halloween Town and is the center of attention on Halloween. However, Jack is already tired of this same annual routine. However, things change when he discovers the Christmas portal and becomes obsessed with the Christmas spirit.
Available to HBO Max subscribers.
“The Fugitive” is one of the most critically and popularly acclaimed thriller and action films of the 90s. The feature film is directed by Andrew Davis and stars Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones, who won the Oscar for best actor supporting character for his performance.
The plot revolves around a successful surgeon (Ford) who is wrongfully sentenced to death for the murder of his wife. However, he escapes from prison and becomes a fugitive determined to prove his innocence. However, he finds himself pursued by a determined agent (Jones).
Available to Netflix subscribers.
“Remains of the Day” is one of the most critically acclaimed films of this year and was also successful at the box office. Directed by James Ivory, the film is an adaptation of the novel of the same name and is set in England between the 1930s and 1950s.
The work follows Stevens (Anthony Hopkins), a traditional butler who strictly follows the standards of etiquette and service required by the aristocracy. Even when his employer reveals ties to the German Nazi Party, Stevens remains dedicated to his job. The film explores his memories and reflections, placing emphasis on the undeclared relationship between him and his housekeeper Miss Kenton (Emma Thompson).
Available to HBO Max subscribers.
Taking issues related to HIV/AIDS and homophobia as its central theme, “Philadelphia” is a drama directed by Jonathan Demme (“The Silence of the Lambs”) and starring Tom Hanks, who won the Oscar for best actor for this work, and Denzel Washington.
In the plot, a prestigious lawyer (Hanks) is fired by his bosses after discovering that he has HIV. After many rejections, he manages to hire a reluctant and homophobic small claims lawyer (Washington). However, as they both progress through the case and become friends, a fight for justice takes place in the face of a prejudiced society.
Total risk
Available to Amazon Prime Video subscribers.
One of the major action films of the year, “Total Risk” is directed by Renny Harlin (“From the Bottom of the Sea,” “Die Hard 2,” “A Nightmare on Elm Street”) and stars Sylvester Stallone. The cast also includes actor John Lithgow, who plays a psychopathic villain, Michael Rooker and Janine Turner.
The film follows a traumatized mountain guide (Stallone) after he fails to save a friend in a mountain rescue operation. After a period away, he is called to save a group trapped in the mountains. However, everything is a trap planned by criminals who use it to look for a stolen suitcase full of money.
Available to Star+ subscribers.
An “Afternoon Session” classic, the thriller “The Evil Angel” shattered expectations when it placed child actor Macaulay Culkin, at the height of his career, in a dark role that strayed from the charisma seen in “Homecoming.” the plane.”
In the plot, a boy (Elijah Wood) is sent to spend time with his aunt and uncle and a cousin his own age (Culkin) after losing his mother in a car accident. However, the terror in his life worsens as he gets to know his cousin, a psychopathic and dangerous child, better.
Available to Star+ subscribers.
Westerns had long gone out of fashion in cinema, and there were few such films in the 1990s. However, “Tombstone” is one of the best-known examples of westerns produced at the time. The production stars Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Sam Elliott and Bill Paxton.
The film follows the story of the Earp brothers, real-life characters from the American Old West. In the story, these lawmen and their allies face members of the Cowboys gang, a gang of bandits that infest the surrounding area.
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