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Movies of 1999

60 movies from 1999. Includes Toy Story 2, The Iron Giant, and American Beauty.

Common vibes here: Based on a True Story · Supernatural · Psychological

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Toy Story 2
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Disney+

Toy Story 2

1999 · 92m

FriendshipPsychologicalAnimation

Andy heads off to Cowboy Camp, leaving his toys to their own devices.

The Iron Giant
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The Iron Giant

1999 · 86m

FriendshipSmall TownAI & Robots

In the small town of Rockwell, Maine in October 1957, a giant metal machine befriends a nine-year-old boy and ultimately finds its humanity by…

American Beauty
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American Beauty

1999 · 122m

Coming-of-AgeMarriage & DivorceHigh School

Lester Burnham, a depressed suburban father in a mid-life crisis, decides to turn his hectic life around after developing an infatuation with his…

All About My Mother
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All About My Mother

1999 · 101m

ComedyDrama

Following the tragic death of her teenage son, Manuela travels from Madrid to Barcelona in an attempt to contact the long-estranged father the boy…

The Straight Story
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Disney+

The Straight Story

1999 · 112m

BiopicBased on a True StoryRoad Trip

Retired farmer and widower Alvin Straight learns one day that his estranged brother Lyle has suffered a severe stroke.

The Matrix
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The Matrix

1999 · 136m

Dystopian Sci-FiCyberpunkMartial Arts

Set in the 22nd century, The Matrix tells the story of a computer hacker who joins a group of underground insurgents fighting the vast and…

Being John Malkovich
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Being John Malkovich

1999 · 113m

Urban FantasyMagicComedy

One day at work, unsuccessful puppeteer Craig finds a portal into the head of actor John Malkovich.

The Insider
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The Insider

1999 · 158m

Spy / EspionageConspiracy & Political ThrillerJournalism & Media

A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a 60 Minutes exposé on Big Tobacco.

Fight Club
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Fight Club

1999 · 139m

DystopianPsychologicalDrama

A ticking-time-bomb insomniac and a slippery soap salesman channel primal male aggression into a shocking new form of therapy.

American Movie
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American Movie

1999 · 104m

DocumentaryComedy

American Movie documents the story of filmmaker Mark Borchardt, his mission, and his dream.

George Carlin: You Are All Diseased
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Prime

George Carlin: You Are All Diseased

1999 · 65m

ComedyMade-for-TV

Legendary comic Carlin comes back to the Beacon theater to angrily rant about airport security, germs, cigars, angels, children and parents, men,…

After Life
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After Life

1999 · 118m

Coming of AgeFantasyDrama

On a cold Monday morning, a group of counselors clock in at an old-fashioned social services office.

The Wind Will Carry Us
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The Wind Will Carry Us

1999 · 118m

Small TownDrama

Irreverent city engineer Behzad comes to a rural Kurdish village in Iran to keep vigil for a dying relative.

Magnolia
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Magnolia

1999 · 189m

Grief & LossDrama

On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famous lost son, a police officer in love, a boy…

Boys Don't Cry
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Boys Don't Cry

1999 · 118m

BiopicSmall TownBased on a True Story

A young transgender man explores his gender identity and searches for love in rural Nebraska.

Buena Vista Social Club
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Buena Vista Social Club

1999 · 105m

DocumentaryMusic

In this fascinating Oscar-nominated documentary, American guitarist Ry Cooder brings together a group of legendary Cuban folk musicians (some in…

Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker
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Chris Rock: Bigger & Blacker

1999 · 65m

Hollywood & ShowbizComedy

Chris Rock brings his critically acclaimed brand of social commentary-themed humour to this HBO Special, extolling his razor-sharp wit and wisdom…

The Green Mile
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The Green Mile

1999 · 189m

Urban FantasyPrisonSupernatural

A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses the mysterious power to heal people's ailments.

The Sixth Sense
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Netflix

The Sixth Sense

1999 · 107m

Psychological ThrillerSupernaturalGrief & Loss

Following an unexpected tragedy, child psychologist Malcolm Crowe meets a nine year old boy named Cole Sear, who is hiding a dark secret.

October Sky
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October Sky

1999 · 107m

BiopicSmall TownBased on a True Story

The true story of Homer Hickam, a coal miner's son who was inspired by the first Sputnik launch to take up rocketry against his father's wishes.

Topsy-Turvy
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Max

Topsy-Turvy

1999 · 160m

Period & Historical DramaBiopicBased on a True Story

For nearly a decade, Gilbert and Sullivan’s collaborations have delighted the English people.

Tarzan
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Disney+

Tarzan

1999 · 88m

Parenthood & Family BondsAnimationFamily

Tarzan was a small orphan who was raised by an ape named Kala since he was a child.

Election
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Paramount+

Election

1999 · 103m

Dark ComedySatire & ParodyComing-of-Age

A high school teacher meets his match in an over-achieving student politician.

The Road Home
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The Road Home

1999 · 89m

DramaRomance

Prompted by the death of his father and the grief of his mother, a man recalls the story of how they met in flashback.

Three Kings
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Three Kings

1999 · 114m

War DramaMilitaryAction

A group of American soldiers stationed in Iraq at the end of the Gulf War find a map they believe will take them to a huge cache of stolen Kuwaiti…

I Stand Alone
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I Stand Alone

1999 · 89m

DramaThriller

After completing jail time for beating up a man who tried to seduce his mentally-handicapped teenage daughter, the Butcher wants to start life anew.

Rosetta
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Max

Rosetta

1999 · 95m

Addiction & RecoveryParenthood & Family BondsDrama

Young, impulsive Rosetta lives a hard and stressful life as she struggles to support herself and her alcoholic mother.

Ratcatcher
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Max

Ratcatcher

1999 · 94m

Drama

James Gillespie is 12 years old.

The Hurricane
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The Hurricane

1999 · 146m

BiopicSports DramaPrison

The story of Rubin "Hurricane" Carter, a boxer wrongly imprisoned for murder, and the people who aided in his fight to prove his innocence.

The Talented Mr. Ripley
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Paramount+

The Talented Mr. Ripley

1999 · 140m

Psychological ThrillerPeriod & Historical DramaTrue Crime

Tom Ripley is a calculating young man who believes it's better to be a fake somebody than a real nobody.

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut
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Paramount+

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut

1999 · 81m

PsychologicalSupernaturalAnimation

The third graders of South Park sneak into an R-rated film by ultra-vulgar Canadian television personalities Terrance and Phillip, and emerge with…

Galaxy Quest
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Paramount+

Galaxy Quest

1999 · 102m

Space OperaTime-Travel Sci-FiAlien Invasion

For four years, the courageous crew of the NSEA Protector — Commander Peter Quincy Taggart, Lieutenant Tawny Madison, and Doctor Lazarus — set…

Go
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Go

1999 · 102m

Coming-of-AgeComing of AgeDrug Cartels & Narcos

A supermarket clerk decides to step in for an absent drug dealer, setting off an explosive, comedic chain of events.

Pirates of Silicon Valley
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Pirates of Silicon Valley

1999 · 97m

Based on a True StoryDramaMade-for-TV

The story about the men who made the world of technology what it is today, their struggles during college, the founding of their companies, and…

My Best Fiend
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Prime

My Best Fiend

1999 · 99m

Hollywood & ShowbizDocumentary

A film that describes the love-hate relationship between Werner Herzog and Klaus Kinski, the deep trust between the director and the actor, and…

Batman Beyond: The Movie
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Batman Beyond: The Movie

1999 · 41m

CyberpunkSuperheroRevenge Thriller

Fuelled by remorse and vengeance, a high schooler named Terry McGinnis becomes the new Batman as he fights crime in the futuristic Neo-Gotham City.

Office Space
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Paramount+

Office Space

1999 · 90m

Dark ComedySatire & ParodyWall Street & Finance

A depressed white-collar worker tries hypnotherapy, only to find himself in a perpetual state of devil-may-care bliss that prompts him to start…

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai
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Max

Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai

1999 · 117m

Mob / MafiaMafia & MobCrime

A Black hitman who models after the samurai of old finds himself targeted for death by the mob.

Bang, Boom, Bang
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Bang, Boom, Bang

1999 · 110m

PrisonGambling & CasinosCrime

Bank robber Kalle Grabowski escapes from prison while his unemployed smalltime crook buddy is sitting around doing nothing after he just lost all…

Eyes Wide Shut
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Eyes Wide Shut

1999 · 159m

Conspiracy & Political ThrillerMedical DramaHoliday

After Dr.

Notting Hill
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Paramount+

Notting Hill

1999 · 124m

Romantic ComedyBuddy ComedyArt & Literature

London bookstore owner William Thacker's quiet life turns upside down when a chance encounter with famous actress Anna Scott sparks an unlikely…

The Limey
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Prime

The Limey

1999 · 89m

ProceduralNeo-Noir & Film NoirRevenge Thriller

The Limey follows Wilson, a tough English ex-con who travels to Los Angeles to avenge his daughter's death.

10 Things I Hate About You
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Disney+

10 Things I Hate About You

1999 · 97m

Coming-of-AgeHigh SchoolComing of Age

After discovering his high school crush can't date until her brash older sister does, a lovesick teen enlists a bad-boy classmate to woo her.

Following
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Following

1999 · 69m

HeistDramaThriller

Bill, an idle, unemployed aspiring writer, walks the crowded streets of London following randomly chosen strangers, a seemingly innocent…

The Cider House Rules
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The Cider House Rules

1999 · 126m

Addiction & RecoveryDrama

Homer is an orphan who was never adopted, becoming the favorite of orphanage director Dr.

My Neighbors the Yamadas
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Max

My Neighbors the Yamadas

1999 · 104m

AnimeAnimationComedy

The Yamadas are a typical middle class Japanese family in urban Tokyo and this film shows us a variety of episodes of their lives.

In China They Eat Dogs
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In China They Eat Dogs

1999 · 91m

Dark ComedyHeistMilitary

Arvid is an ordinary bank clerk who lives a rather unassuming life with his dear girlfriend.

A Christmas Carol
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Prime

A Christmas Carol

1999 · 97m

Period & Historical DramaHolidaySupernatural

Miser Ebenezer Scrooge is awakened on Christmas Eve by spirits who reveal to him his own miserable existence, what opportunities he wasted in his…

The Blair Witch Project
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Max

The Blair Witch Project

1999 · 81m

Supernatural HorrorFolk HorrorFound Footage

In October of 1994 three student filmmakers disappeared in the woods near Burkittsville, Maryland, while shooting a documentary.

Sweet and Lowdown
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Prime

Sweet and Lowdown

1999 · 95m

Showbiz & Music DramaMusicComedy

In the 1930s, jazz guitarist Emmet Ray idolizes Django Reinhardt, faces gangsters and falls in love with a mute woman.

Sleepy Hollow
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Sleepy Hollow

1999 · 105m

Dark FantasySmall TownHoliday

Skeptical young detective Ichabod Crane gets transferred to the hamlet of Sleepy Hollow, New York, where he is tasked with investigating the…

Dogma
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Dogma

1999 · 130m

Dark ComedySatire & ParodyFantasy

An abortion clinic worker with a special heritage is called upon to save the existence of humanity from being negated by two renegade angels…

eXistenZ
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eXistenZ

1999 · 97m

Dystopian Sci-FiCyberpunkMusic

A game designer on the run from assassins must play her latest virtual reality creation with a marketing trainee to determine if the game has been…

Bringing Out the Dead
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Bringing Out the Dead

1999 · 121m

Medical DramaRoad TripMedical

Once called "Father Frank" for his efforts to rescue lives, Frank Pierce sees the ghosts of those he failed to save around every turn.

Bowfinger
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Bowfinger

1999 · 97m

Comedy

On the verge of bankruptcy and desperate for his big break, aspiring filmmaker Bobby Bowfinger concocts a crazy plan to make his ultimate dream movie.

The Thomas Crown Affair
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The Thomas Crown Affair

1999 · 113m

HeistProceduralDetective

Bored billionaire executive Thomas Crown decides to plan a robbery and assigns a professional agent with the right information to the job.

Man on the Moon
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Man on the Moon

1999 · 118m

Based on a True StoryComedyDrama

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Stir of Echoes
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Prime

Stir of Echoes

1999 · 99m

Supernatural HorrorSupernaturalHorror

After being hypnotized by his sister-in-law, Tom Witzky begins seeing haunting visions of a girl's ghost and a mystery begins to unfold around her.

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