The 10 best films of 1994 available in streaming

How about remembering the great films that came out 30 years ago? 1994 was an emblematic year for cinema. Several productions released that year ended up marking popular culture and were extremely influential.

Below, we have collected some of the best films of 1994. We have listed the feature films available on streaming services in Brazil for you to watch! Check it out below!

A dream of freedom

Based on a novel by Stephen King, “A Dream of Freedom” has gained a huge number of admirers over the years since its release.

Currently (and has been for a long time), “A Dream of Freedom” is the highest rated film on IMDb.

Directed by Frank Darabont, the film follows a banker (Tim Robbins) sentenced to life in prison for a crime he says he didn’t commit. However, he befriends a veteran prisoner (Morgan Freeman) and hatches a plan to escape from prison.

Through the olive trees

Written and directed by renowned Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, “Through the Olive Trees” is the final film in the acclaimed Koker trilogy. The film was widely appreciated by the specialized media, being a constant presence in numerous rankings of the best films of the 90s.

With a metalinguistic approach compared to the previous films in the trilogy, the plot of “Through the Olive Trees” follows the making of a film in a small town in northern Iran.

Exotic

A cult pearl, “Exótica” is a Canadian production written and directed by Atom Egoyan. The film was a box office success in its home country and was well received by critics.

The film’s enigmatic structure, the psychological study of the characters and its erotic charge were praised. Multiple awards, ‘Exótica’ has won awards such as the FIPRESCI at the Cannes Film Festival and eight Genie Awards.

The plot mainly takes place in a Toronto strip club called Exótica. The film follows several characters, whose stories connect throughout the narrative.

Full speed

“Speed,” the fifth highest-grossing film of 1994, was also well received by critics. Furthermore, the film also won two technical awards at the 67th Academy Awards: Best Sound Effects Editing and Best Sound.

The thriller is directed by Jan de Bont and stars Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Joe Morton and Jeff Daniels. The plot follows a bus that cannot slow down because a bomb planted by a psychopath will explode.

Pulp Fiction – Times of Violence

Considered by many experts to be the most important and influential film of the 1990s, “Pulp Fiction” changed Hollywood paradigms after its impactful release.

Written and directed by Quentin Tarantino (who created the story with Roger Avery), the film is praised for its pop culture references, verbose dialogue and non-linear narrative. A resounding success with critics and audiences, “Pulp Fiction” won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and the award for best original screenplay at the 67th edition of the Academy Awards.

The film stars John Travolta, Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames and Uma Thurman. The plot follows several intertwined stories of crime and violence in a non-linear manner.

Ed Wood

Directed by Tim Burton, this comedy is a biopic about director Ed Wood, recognized as the worst director in history. Johnny Depp plays the eccentric director. Martin Landau, Sarah Jessica Parker, Patricia Arquette, Jeffrey Jones, Lisa Marie and Bill Murray complete the cast.

The plot follows Ed Wood’s passion for cinema and the period in which he made his major films. Additionally, the play addresses Ed’s relationship with legendary actor Bela Lugosi (Landau) in his final years of life.

The film was critically acclaimed and is considered one of the best works of Tim Burton and Johnny Depp’s career. The film also won two statuettes at the 67th Oscar: best supporting actor for Landau and best make-up.

PomPoko – The great battle of the raccoons

Produced by Studio Ghibli, “PomPoko” is a Japanese animation directed by the famous master Isao Takahata. The production received much praise for its animation technique, fantasy elements and socio-environmental commentary.

The story is set in contemporary Japan and follows a group of tanuki, mystical creatures from Japanese folklore. Tanuki have a formidable ability: the ability to transform into various forms, including humans.

However, these creatures are threatened by urban sprawl that is destroying their natural habitat. Determined to resist this invasion, they launch a series of schemes and tricks to save their forest and preserve their way of life.

The New Nightmare – The Return of Freddy Krueger

Wes Craven introduced a new approach to horror cinema in the 1990s with films that were aware of the genre’s clichés, metalinguistic, and referenced other cinematic works.

The most famous example is “Scream”, but it all started with this seventh film in the “A Nightmare on Elm Street” series. Not part of the same continuity as the previous films, this film’s plot portrays Freddy Krueger as a fictional villain invading the real world. Krueger comes to haunt the cast and crew involved in the production of the franchise’s films.

However, despite being praised by critics, the film disappointed at the box office. However, the film is seen as one of the best in the franchise and Craven’s filmography.

Interview with the vampire

Based on the novel of the same name by Anne Rice, “Interview with the Vampire” was a commercial success. Furthermore, the film was well received by critics and received two Oscar nominations.

The stellar cast includes Tom Cruise, Brad Pitt, Kirsten Dunst, Christian Slater, Antonio Banderas and Stephen Rea. Dunst’s performance, as a child, received much praise.

The plot tells the story of Louis de Pointe du Lac (Pitt), a man who claims to be a vampire. He chronicles his journey from the 18th century to becoming a reporter (Slater) at the end of the 20th century.

Four weddings and a funeral

In addition to its box office success in the United Kingdom, the romantic comedy “Four Weddings and a Funeral” is recognized by critics as one of the most important British productions of the 20th century.

The film also launched actor Hugh Grant to international stardom. With his performance, Grant won the Golden Globe for Best Actor – Musical or Comedy and the BAFTA for Best Actor. Speaking of BAFTA, the film also won best film, best director (Mike Newell) and best supporting actress (Kristin Scott Thomas) in the same edition.

The plot follows a bachelor (Grant) and his group of friends through four weddings and a funeral. In the course of events, the subject is in a relationship with a beautiful American (Andie MacDowell).

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