33 '90s Movies You Have to Watch or We Can't Be Friends

There's no better way to kick off the new year than to revisit your favorites from years' past. The '90s, specifically, because who doesn't love a "Jurassic Park"? If you haven't watched these classics, we can't be pals.

'Edward Scissorhands' (1990)

Back when the team of Johnny Depp was still fresh and new, this charmingly-strange fable about a boy with scissors for hands completely won us over.

'Ghost' (1990)

This was always a tearjerker, but ever since Swayze left this world too soon, it gets harder to watch. Especially since, unlike Demi Moore's perfect single tear, we tend to ugly cry.

'Goodfellas' (1990)

If you see only one Martin Scorsese movie in your lifetime, make it this mob masterpiece.

'Home Alone' (1990)

If you were a kid in the '90s, this movie was everything. Defending your house from thieves seemed like a whole lot more fun that going to Paris with your family.

'Pretty Woman' (1990)

The ultimate makeover movie from the late Garry Marshall, in which a hooker finds true love, a rich guy, and then finally gets that Beverly Hills shopping spree (without the snooty attitude from the sales clerk).

'Boyz 'n the Hood' (1991)

Morris Chestnut. It earned Singleton Oscar nominations for Best Director and Best Screenplay.

'Point Break' (1991)

Accept no substitutes! This over-the-top action film about bank-robbing surfers led by the philosophical Bodhi (Patrick Swayze) has, as Lori Petty says at one point, "too much testosterone." And that's why we love it.

'Thelma and Louise' (1991)

Road trips would never be the same after Thelma (Susan Sarandon) led police on a multi-state chase. You can do the tiny bottles of tequila, but good luck with that Grand Canyon finale.

'Terminator 2: Judgment Day' (1991)

Forget the recent installments in this DOA franchise. Just re-watch this ass-kicking sequel with Ah-nuld now a good guy, an impossibly badass Linda Hamilton, and mind-blowing special effects.

'Wayne's World' (1992)

it it: Every time you're driving and "Bohemian Rhapsody" comes on the radio, you jam out just like Wayne and Garth.

'Dazed and Confused' (1993)

We get older, but Richard Linklater's fantastic ensemble piece about high school kids stays the same.

'The Fugitive' (1993)

Proving that Tommy Lee Jones winning Best ing Actor.

'Jurassic Park' (1993)

Bringing giant dinosaurs back to life for a theme park: What could go wrong? Everything and anything in this first (and best) film in this mega-bucks franchise.

'The Lion King' (1994)

This majestic animated epic remains one of our favorite Disney films of all time.

'Dumb and Dumber' (1994)

As Ace Ventura: Pet Detective." As much as we love watching characters talk out of their butts while solving a missing dolphins case, the edge goes to this movie, which gave us the finest tuxedos in the history of ever.

'Pulp Fiction' (1994)

"And I will strike down upon thee with great vengeance and furious anger those who attempt to poison and destroy my brothers. And you will know I am the Lord when I lay my vengeance upon you." What serious Tarantino fan doesn't have this at least half memorized?

'The Shawshank Redemption' (1994)

One of the greatest stories about hope and friendship endures, even if the famous oak tree from the movie did not.

'Speed' (1994)

Sandra Bullock is the wildcat behind the wheel of a bus that will blow up if it drops below 50 MPH. This combo is an action classic that you have to watch whenever it is on cable. Which is a lot.

'Forrest Gump' (1994)

No one was prepared for how big "Tom Hanks' Oscar-winning performance and the manipulative (but effective) story. You can also blame these things for a decade of enduring your friends' bad Gump impersonations.

'Clueless' (1995)

There are people who've never seen this brilliant high school comedy? As if!

'Friday' (1995)

Chris Tucker (in his first major role) spend a lot of time on the porch and saying "Bye, Felicia" in this hilarious comedy that inspired two sequels.

'Seven' (1995)

"What's in the box?" We'll never, ever forget that ending.

'The Usual Suspects' (1995)

One of the smartest crime dramas of the '90s still holds up, even after you know the big twist. Kevin Spacey rightly won an Oscar for his role as Verbal Kint.

'Scream' (1996)

Psycho" -- not to mention the essential rules for surviving a horror movie.

'Good Will Hunting' (1997)

This heart-tugging film is proof that giant bear hugs are the answer to everything.

'Titanic' (1997)

Nearly 20 years later, we're still debating the physics of floating doors and getting teary every time Jack and Rose are in the same room.

'The Big Lebowski' (1998)

If you haven't seen the Coen Bros. cult classic, then you can definitely not attend Lebowski Fest. Or call yourself a film fan.

'Out of Sight' (1998)

George Clooney.

'The Wedding Singer' (1998)

Even if you normally avoid Drew Barrymore and -- with Billy Idol's help -- saves her from a DeLorean-driving jerk.

'10 Things I Hate About You' (1999)

A movie we've seen so often, we can practically quote it by heart: "I hate it when you make me laugh, even worse when you make me cry. I hate it when you're not around, and the fact that you didn't call. But mostly I hate the way I don't hate you. Not even close, not even a little bit, not even at all."