10 Underrated 90s Movies to Watch on Netflix in December 2023

The 90s were also a golden era for cinema, a treasure trove of films that somehow managed to fly under the radar while everyone was too busy obsessing over "Titanic " and "The Matrix ". Lucky for you, Netflix is bringing back the underrated magic of the 90s this December, and honestly, it's about time.

These are the movies that were probably overshadowed by a bigger film, didn't get the marketing they deserved, or were just too quirky for the mainstream crowd back then.

1. "Cop Land" (1997)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 75%

In a small New Jersey town dominated by New York City police officers, a local sheriff uncovers a deep-seated corruption scandal within the police force and faces a moral dilemma about how to act.

2. "Heat" (1995)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 83%

A seasoned detective relentlessly pursues a master thief who is trying to control his crew as they plan an ambitious and risky final heist in Los Angeles.

3. "She's All That" (1999)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 41%

A high school jock accepts a bet to transform an unpopular classmate into the prom queen, leading to unexpected romance and personal changes for both of them.

4. "Backdraft" (1991)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 73%

Two firefighter brothers, who have been estranged due to personal differences, must work together to solve a series of arson attacks in Chicago.

5. "Heavy" (1995)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 87%

An overweight pizza chef's quiet life is disrupted by the arrival of a beautiful, young waitress, leading to unrequited love and changes in his monotonous life.

6. "In Defense of a Married Man" (1990)

A lawyer's life is upended when she defends her husband, accused of murdering his mistress, forcing her to navigate complex emotions and legal dilemmas.

7. "Triumph of the Heart" (1991)

The film tells the true story of football player Ricky Bell, who befriends a disabled boy with a heart condition and changes both of their lives through their mutual friendship and perseverance.

8. "Victim of Beauty" (1991)

A beauty pageant contestant becomes the target of a stalker, leading to a suspenseful situation where she must protect herself and uncover the identity of her pursuer.

9. "Kicking and Screaming" (1995)

Rotten Tomatoes score: 57%

A group of friends grapple with life after college, dealing with their relationships, ambitions, and lack of direction in a comedic and realistic portrayal of young adulthood.

10. "The Ryan White Story" (1989)

Rotten Tomatoes Audience score: 67%

This movie is all about Ryan White's real-life battle. Ryan, a teenager with hemophilia, gets AIDS from a blood transfusion. Instead of getting support, he's met with fear and anger from his school and community. He and his mom fight hard for his right to go to school, making waves all over the country and putting a human face on AIDS at a time when misunderstandings about the disease were widespread.