1997 was a good year, a kind year. A year some of you might remember fondly, or you might not have even been born. But one thing's for sure: even if you weren't around in '97, you will definitely remember these 25 movies turning 20 this year. Prepare to feel super old:
1. Romy And Michele's High School Reunion
This cult chick flick is ~iconic~ for so many reasons: the outfits, the one-liners, the no-bullshit female characters, and the dance routines. 20 years has gone so fast. 30 year high school reunion? Yes please.
2. Titanic
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Name a more quoted, parodied, celebrated or critiqued movie ever. Titanic gave us Kate Winslet and Leo and for that, we can never repay it. But we can watch it over and over and still wonder how the eff Jack couldn't fit on that door.
3. Men in Black
Here come the Men in Blaaaack. Say it isn't so. 20 years? This movie deserves all the praise if only for Will Smith being bad ass and so very hot.
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4. Boogie Nights
Dirk Diggler. Need I say more?
5. Liar Liar
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Jim Carrey was at his comedic best in this lolworthy comedy. Not the world's best dad, but hey, he tried.
6. Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
You may not realise it, but you're still quoting Austin Powers to this day: "Why must I be surrounded by frickin' idiots?". He brought back saying 'Groovy' and British teeth. All the sequels are class as well.
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7. Spice World
-weeps- spice up your life! This movie is excellent in every way. Naysayers can go to hell because only true Spice Girl fans will understand just how incredible Spice World is. 20 years later: girl power is so relevant -weeps again-
8. My Best Friend's Wedding
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OK so we had no idea as children that this movie would become a real life nightmare for some of us. Who hasn't had unrequited love? It's all so very tragic and even watching it now makes our heart stop til we realise it has a good ending. Unlike our love lives.
9. Good Will Hunting
"That sounds a lot like the plot to Good Will Hunting" - your psychologist after you tell your life story. GWH is so sad but so worth the pain.
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10. I Know What You Did Last Summer
Holy shit. I forgot about this movie and I feel terrible. It was in the middle of the 90s/early 00s horror movie renaissance and featured super good looking characters, a hole-filled plot, and so much screaming.
11. Hercules
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What childhood was complete without the OG golden God himself, Hercules? His funny friend Philoctetes (Danny Devito I love your work) makes up for a sorta weird plot.
12. Good Burger
Keenan and Kel! They knew the perils of working in a fast food joint all the way back in the 90s. It hasn't changed and either have they. Welcome to Good Burger, home of the Good Burger! Can I take your order?
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13. Anastasia
No, this isn't the queen of 90s pop, Anastacia, this is about queen Anastasia, ya kno, the childhood character no one ever talks about anymore but you used to love? Yeah you do.
14. The Lost World: Jurassic Park
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Controversial? Perhaps. The much-hated sequel was actually not as bad as people tell you it was. Dinosaurs and violence and lots of screaming? One for the history books.
15. Scream 2
Speaking of screaming, this is yet another glorious 90s horror flick, and probably one of the best. Neve Campbell and Courteney Cox survived the first "Scream" but there's a copycat killer on the loose. Ohh no.
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16. Face/Off
I'd like to take your face....off. There has never been a movie before or after this with a more incredible plot. John Travolta switches faces with Nicolas Cage. A-mazing.
17. George Of The Jungle
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"George, George, George of the jungle, watch out for that tree!". OMG I just remembered how much I loved Brendan Fraser. Whatever happened to him? He used to be THE guy in the 90s. Hmm.
18. Home Alone 3
Not much you can say when Macaulay Culkin isn't in a Home Alone movie. But we still watched it.
19. Flubber
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I distinctly remember hating this movie as a child but now I look back and feel a tinge of sadness for Robin Williams. RIP we love you.
20. Mousehunt
WOW who remembers this movie? It was enthralling. Sorta like the mouse version of Home Alone but without the parental guilt. But now I feel mega old.
21. Bean: The Movie
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Mr Bean! This movie is still funny today. The plot revolves around the lovable goof as he goes to America. Who else had a real life version of his teddy?
22. Honey, We Shrunk Ourselves
The straight-to-video second sequel to iconic 90s films "Honey, I Shrunk The Kids" and "Honey, I Blew Up The Kids". These parents really need to sort their shit out.
23. Speed 2: Cruise Control
LOL at this title. "Speed" desperately needed a sequel but instead of an out of control car, it's an out of control cruise ship. I love it.
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24. Air Bud
Aww. Air Bud was the more aesthetically pleasing version of Beethoven (who remembers him!), and more athletic.
25. A Simple Wish
Mara Wilson from "Matilda" was on a roll in the 90s before she quit acting all together a few years later. A Simple Wish was about Anabel who just wants her daddy to win a leading role in a Broadway musical... but yeah that doesn't go to plan thanks to Martin Short aka her fairy godmother.
Also read: 11 Of The Best Movies To Get You Through A Break-Up
