List of American films of 1993

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A list of American films released in 1993.
Schindler's List won the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Jurassic Park was the highest grossing film of 1993.

Highest grossing

1993
Rank
Title Studio Box Office Gross
Total Int.l U.S./Canada
1. Jurassic Park Universal Pictures $914,691,118 $357,067,947
2. Mrs. Doubtfire 20th Century Fox $441,286,195 $219,195,243
3. The Fugitive Warner Bros. Pictures $368,875,760 $183,875,760
4. Schindler's List Universal Pictures $321,306,305 $96,065,768
5. The Firm Paramount Pictures $270,248,367 $158,348,367
6. Indecent Proposal Paramount Pictures $266,614,059 $106,614,059
7. Cliffhanger Carolco Pictures/TriStar Pictures (distribution only) $255,000,211 $84,049,211
8. Sleepless in Seattle TriStar Pictures $227,799,884 $126,680,884
9. Philadelphia TriStar Pictures $206,678,440 $77,446,440
10. The Pelican Brief Warner Bros. Pictures $195,268,056 $100,768,056

A-Z

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
Addams Family Values Barry Sonnenfeld Anjelica Huston, Raul Julia, Christopher Lloyd, Christina Ricci, Joan Cusack Comedy sequel to The Addams Family
The Adventures of Huck Finn Stephen Sommers Elijah Wood Family based on Mark Twain novel
The Age of Innocence Martin Scorsese Daniel Day-Lewis, Michelle Pfeiffer, Winona Ryder Drama based on Edith Wharton novel
Alive Frank Marshall Ethan Hawke, Vincent Spano, Josh Hamilton Drama, Biopic based on Piers Paul Read book
Amos & Andrew E. Max Frye Nicolas Cage, Samuel L. Jackson Comedy
Another Stakeout John Badham Richard Dreyfuss, Emilio Estevez, Rosie O'Donnell Comedy sequel to Stakeout
Arizona Dream Emir Kusturica Johnny Depp, Jerry Lewis, Faye Dunaway Drama
Evil Dead 3: Army of Darkness Sam Raimi Bruce Campbell, Embeth Davidtz Comedy, Horror
Aspen Extreme Patrick Hasburgh Peter Berg, Finola Hughes Drama
Batman: Mask of the Phantasm Bruce W. Timm Voices of Kevin Conroy, Dana Delany Animated based on DC Comics character
Beethoven's 2nd Rod Daniel Charles Grodin, Bonnie Hunt Family sequel to Beethoven
Benny & Joon Jeremiah S. Chechik Johnny Depp, Mary Stuart Masterson, Aidan Quinn Comedy
Best of the Best 2 Robert Radler Eric Roberts, Chris Penn Action sequel to Best of the Best
The Beverly Hillbillies Penelope Spheeris Cloris Leachman, Jim Varney, Lily Tomlin, Dabney Coleman, Erika Eleniak, Diedrich Bader Comedy based on the TV series
Blood In Blood Out Taylor Hackford Benjamin Bratt, Damian Chapa, Delroy Lindo Crime drama aka Bound by Honor
Body Snatchers Abel Ferrara Gabrielle Anwar, R. Lee Ermey Science Fiction based on Jack Finney novel
Body of Evidence Uli Edel Willem Dafoe, Madonna, Joe Mantegna, Anne Archer Thriller Razzie award for Madonna
Boiling Point James B. Harris Wesley Snipes, Dennis Hopper, Viggo Mortensen Drama
Born Yesterday Luis Mandoki Melanie Griffith, Don Johnson, John Goodman Comedy remake of 1950 film; based on play by Garson Kanin
Boxing Helena Jennifer Lynch Sherilyn Fenn, Julian Sands Thriller
A Bronx Tale Robert De Niro Chazz Palminteri, Robert De Niro, Lillo Brancato, Jr. Drama based on Palminteri's play
CB4 Tamra Davis Chris Rock, Phil Hartman, Chris Elliot Comedy
Carlito's Way Brian De Palma Al Pacino, Sean Penn, Penelope Ann Miller Crime based on Edwin Torres novel
Cliffhanger Renny Harlin Sylvester Stallone, John Lithgow, Michael Rooker, Janine Turner Action
Coneheads Steve Barron Dan Aykroyd, Jane Curtin, Michelle Burke Comedy based on SNL characters
Cool Runnings Jon Turteltaub John Candy Comedy, Biopic story of Jamaica bobsled team
Cop and a Half Henry Winkler Burt Reynolds, Norman D. Golden II Comedy
The Crush Alan Shapiro Cary Elwes, Alicia Silverstone, Kurtwood Smith Thriller
Dangerous Game Abel Ferrara Harvey Keitel, Madonna, James Russo Drama
The Dark Half George A. Romero Timothy Hutton, Amy Madigan Horror based on Stephen King novel
Dave Ivan Reitman Kevin Kline, Sigourney Weaver, Frank Langella Comedy
Demolition Man Marco Brambilla Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bullock Action
Dennis the Menace Nick Castle Walter Matthau, Mason Gamble, Joan Plowright, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson, Paul Winfield Comedy based on the comic strip
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story Rob Cohen Jason Scott Lee, Lauren Holly Drama, Biopic story of Bruce Lee
Ernest Rides Again John R. Cherry III Jim Varney, Linda Kash Comedy
Falling Down Joel Schumacher Michael Douglas, Robert Duvall, Barbara Hershey, Rachel Ticotin, Frederic Forrest, Tuesday Weld Crime drama
A Far Off Place Mikael Salomon Reese Witherspoon, Ethan Embry Adventure
Fatal Instinct Carl Reiner Armand Assante, Sherilyn Fenn, Sean Young, Kate Nelligan Parody
Fearless Peter Weir Jeff Bridges, Isabella Rosselini, Rosie Perez Drama
The Firm Sydney Pollack Tom Cruise, Gene Hackman, Ed Harris, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Holly Hunter, David Strathairn, Wilford Brimley, Gary Busey Drama based on John Grisham novel
For Love or Money Barry Sonnenfeld Michael J. Fox, Gabrielle Anwar Comedy
Free Willy Simon Wincer Jason James Richter Family
The Fugitive Andrew Davis Harrison Ford, Tommy Lee Jones, Jeroen Krabbe, Joe Pantoliano, Sela Ward, Jane Lynch, Julianne Moore Action drama based on the TV series; Academy Award for Jones
Gettysburg Ronald F. Maxwell Tom Berenger, Jeff Daniels, Martin Sheen, Stephen Lang War, Biopic
The Good Son Joseph Ruben Macaulay Culkin, Elijah Wood, Wendy Crewson, David Morse, Daniel Hugh Kelly Thriller
Groundhog Day Harold Ramis Bill Murray, Andie MacDowell Comedy
Grumpy Old Men Donald Petrie Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Daryl Hannah Comedy
Guilty as Sin Sidney Lumet Don Johnson, Rebecca De Mornay, Jack Warden Crime drama
Heart and Souls Ron Underwood Robert Downey, Jr., Charles Grodin, Alfre Woodard, Elisabeth Shue, Kyra Sedgwick, Tom Sizemore Comedy, Fantasy
Hocus Pocus Kenny Ortega Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker, Kathy Najimy, Omri Katz, Thora Birch, Vinessa Shaw Comedy, Fantasy
Homeward Bound: The Incredible Journey Duwayne Dunham Don Ameche, Michael J. Fox, Sally Field, Benj Thall Adventure
Hot Shots! Part Deux Jim Abrahams Charlie Sheen, Lloyd Bridges, Valeria Golino Comedy sequel to Hot Shots!
The House of the Spirits Bille August Meryl Streep, Jeremy Irons, Glenn Close Drama based on Isabel Allende novel
In the Line of Fire Wolfgang Petersen Clint Eastwood, John Malkovich, Rene Russo, Dylan McDermott Crime drama
In the Name of the Father Jim Sheridan Daniel Day-Lewis, Emma Thompson, Pete Postlethwaite Drama, Biopic story of the Guildford Four
Indecent Proposal Adrian Lyne Robert Redford, Demi Moore, Woody Harrelson Drama
Jack the Bear Marshall Herskovitz Danny DeVito, Gary Sinise Drama
Jason Goes to Hell: The Final Friday Adam Marcus Kane Hodder, Erin Gray Horror sequel to Friday the 13th
Judgment Night Stephen Hopkins Emilio Estévez, Cuba Gooding Jr., Denis Leary, Jeremy Piven, Stephen Dorff, Peter Greene, Everlast Action thriller Universal Pictures
Jurassic Park Steven Spielberg Sam Neill, Laura Dern, Jeff Goldblum, Richard Attenborough Adventure based on Michael Crichton novel; 1993's top-grossing film
Kalifornia Dominic Sena Brad Pitt, Juliette Lewis, David Duchovny, Michelle Forbes Road Thriller
King of the Hill Steven Soderbergh Lisa Eichhorn, Karen Allen, Adrien Brody Drama
La Florida George Mihalka Remy Girard, Michael Sarrazin, Margot Kidder Comedy Canada
Last Action Hero John McTiernan Arnold Schwarzenegger, Austin O'Brien Comedy
Leprechaun Mark Jones Warwick Davis, Jennifer Aniston Horror
Life with Mikey James Lapine Michael J. Fox, Christina Vidal, Cyndi Lauper, Nathan Lane Comedy
Loaded Weapon 1 Gene Quintano Emilio Estevez, Samuel L. Jackson Parody based on Lethal Weapon
Lost in Yonkers Martha Coolidge Mercedes Ruehl, Irene Worth, Richard Dreyfuss Comedy, Drama based on Neil Simon play
Mad Dog and Glory John McNaughton Robert De Niro, Uma Thurman, Bill Murray, David Caruso Comedy
Made in America Richard Benjamin Whoopi Goldberg, Ted Danson, Will Smith, Nia Long Comedy
Malice Harold Becker Alec Baldwin, Nicole Kidman, Bill Pullman, Anne Bancroft, Bebe Neuwirth, Peter Gallagher, Josef Sommer, George C. Scott Thriller
The Man Without a Face Mel Gibson Mel Gibson, Nick Stahl, Gaby Hoffmann Drama
Man's Best Friend John Lafia Ally Sheedy, Lance Henriksen Thriller
Manhattan Murder Mystery Woody Allen Diane Keaton, Anjelica Huston, Alan Alda, Woody Allen Comedy
Menace II Society Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Larenz Tate, Jada Pinkett Smith, Samuel L. Jackson Drama
The Meteor Man Robert Townsend Robert Townsend, James Earl Jones Comedy
Mrs. Doubtfire Chris Columbus Robin Williams, Sally Field, Pierce Brosnan, Harvey Fierstein, Polly Holliday, Robert Prosky, Lisa Jakub, Matthew Lawrence, Mara Wilson Comedy
Mr. Wonderful Anthony Minghella Matt Dillon, Annabella Sciorra, Mary-Louise Parker, William Hurt Romance
Much Ado About Nothing Kenneth Branagh Kenneth Branagh, Emma Thompson, Michael Keaton, Denzel Washington, Keanu Reeves, Robert Sean Leonard, Kate Beckinsale Comedy based on William Shakespeare play
The Music of Chance Philip Haas James Spader, Mandy Patinkin, Charles Durning, Joel Grey Drama based on Paul Auster novel
My Life Bruce Joel Rubin Nicole Kidman, Michael Keaton, Bradley Whitford, Queen Latifah Drama
Naked in New York Daniel Algrant Eric Stoltz, Mary-Louise Parker, Jill Clayburgh, Tony Curtis Drama
Needful Things Fraser Clarke Heston Ed Harris, Max von Sydow, Amanda Plummer Drama based on Stephen King novel
The Pelican Brief Alan J. Pakula Julia Roberts, Denzel Washington, John Lithgow, Sam Shepard Thriller based on John Grisham novel
A Perfect World Clint Eastwood Kevin Costner, Clint Eastwood, Laura Dern Drama, Crime
Philadelphia Jonathan Demme Tom Hanks, Denzel Washington, Antonio Banderas, Jason Robards, Mary Steenburgen, Joanne Woodward Drama Academy Award for Hanks
The Piano Jane Campion Holly Hunter, Harvey Keitel, Sam Neill, Anna Paquin Drama Academy Award for Hunter, Paquin
Poetic Justice John Singleton Janet Jackson, Tupac Shakur Drama
Point of No Return John Badham Bridget Fonda, Gabriel Byrne Thriller remake of La Femme Nikita
Posse Mario Van Peebles Stephen Baldwin, Blair Underwood Western
The Program David S. Ward James Caan, Halle Berry, Craig Sheffer, Omar Epps, Kristy Swanson Drama, Sports
The Real McCoy Russell Mulcahy Kim Basinger, Val Kilmer, Terence Stamp Crime drama
The Remains of the Day James Ivory Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson, James Fox, Christopher Reeve, Peter Vaughan, Ben Chaplin, Hugh Grant Drama 7 Oscar nominations; based on Kazuo Ishiguro novel
Rising Sun Philip Kaufman Sean Connery, Wesley Snipes, Harvey Keitel Crime drama based on Michael Crichton novel
Robin Hood: Men in Tights Mel Brooks Cary Elwes, Isaac Hayes, Patrick Stewart, Amy Yasbeck, Dave Chappelle, Richard Lewis, Tracey Ullman, Roger Rees Comedy based on Robin Hood
Rookie of the Year Daniel Stern Thomas Ian Nicholas, Gary Busey, Dan Hedaya Comedy
Ruby in Paradise Victor Nunez Ashley Judd, Dorothy Lyman Drama
Rudy David Anspaugh Sean Astin, Charles S. Dutton, Ned Beatty, Jon Favreau Drama, Biopic story of Rudy Ruettiger
The Sandlot David M. Evans Karen Allen, Denis Leary, James Earl Jones Family
Schindler's List Steven Spielberg Liam Neeson, Ralph Fiennes, Ben Kingsley, Caroline Goodall, Jonathan Sagall, Embeth Davidtz Drama won 7 Oscars; based on a book by Thomas Keneally
Searching for Bobby Fischer Steven Zaillian Joe Mantegna, Joan Allen, Laurence Fishburne Drama
The Secret Garden Agnieszka Holland Maggie Smith, Kate Maberly Family based on the novel
Short Cuts Robert Altman Julianne Moore, Jack Lemmon, Robert Downey, Jr., Tim Robbins, Chris Penn, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Madeleine Stowe, Matthew Modine, Anne Archer, Lily Tomlin, Fred Ward, Lori Singer, Tom Waits Drama based on Raymond Carver stories
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit Bill Duke Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, James Coburn Comedy sequel to Sister Act
Six Degrees of Separation Fred Schepisi Stockard Channing, Will Smith, Donald Sutherland Drama based on John Guare play
Sleepless in Seattle Nora Ephron Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Bill Pullman, Rosie O'Donnell Romantic comedy 2 Oscar nominations
Sliver Phillip Noyce Sharon Stone, William Baldwin, Tom Berenger Thriller based on Ira Levin novel
Sniper Luis Llosa Tom Berenger, Billy Zane Action
So I Married an Axe Murderer Thomas Schlamme Mike Myers, Nancy Travis, Anthony LaPaglia, Alan Arkin Comedy
Sommersby Jon Amiel Richard Gere, Jodie Foster, Bill Pullman Drama remake of The Return of Martin Guerre
Son in Law Steve Rash Pauly Shore, Carla Gugino Comedy
Striking Distance Rowdy Herrington Bruce Willis, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tom Sizemore, Dennis Farina Action
Super Mario Bros. Rocky Morton/Annabel Jankel Bob Hoskins, John Leguizamo, Dennis Hopper, Samantha Mathis Sci-Fi based on the video game
Suture Scott McGehee, David Siegel Dennis Haysbert, Mel Harris Drama
Swing Kids Thomas Carter Robert Sean Leonard, Christian Bale, Barbara Hershey Drama
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III Action comedy
The Temp Tom Holland Timothy Hutton, Lara Flynn Boyle, Faye Dunaway Thriller
Theremin: An Electronic Odyssey Steven M. Martin Footage of Leon Theremin, Brian Wilson Documentary
This Boy's Life Michael Caton-Jones Robert De Niro, Ellen Barkin, Leonardo DiCaprio Drama based on Tobias Wolff book
The Three Musketeers Stephen Herek Charlie Sheen, Kiefer Sutherland, Oliver Platt, Chris O'Donnell, Tim Curry, Rebecca De Mornay Adventure based on Alexandre Dumas novel
Three of Hearts Yurek Bosayevicz William Baldwin, Sherilyn Fenn, Kelly Lynch Drama, Romance
Tombstone George Cosmatos Kurt Russell, Val Kilmer, Dana Delany, Bill Paxton, Sam Elliott, Powers Boothe, Michael Biehn, Michael Rooker, Billy Zane Western, Biopic story of Wyatt Earp and Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
Totally F***ed Up Gregg Araki James Duval, Craig Gilmore Drama
True Romance Tony Scott Christian Slater, Patricia Arquette, Dennis Hopper, Val Kilmer, Gary Oldman, Brad Pitt, Christopher Walken Crime drama
Twenty Bucks Keva Rosenfeld Brendan Fraser, Linda Hunt, Elisabeth Shue Comedy
Undercover Blues Herbert Ross Kathleen Turner, Dennis Quaid Comedy
Untamed Heart Tony Bill Christian Slater, Marisa Tomei, Rosie Perez Drama
The Vanishing George Sluizer Jeff Bridges, Kiefer Sutherland, Nancy Travis, Sandra Bullock Thriller remake of Sluizer's 1988 film
The War Room Chris Hegedus, D.A. Pennebaker James Carville, Paul Begala Documentary
Warlock: The Armageddon Anthony Hickox Julian Sands, Paula Marshall Horror
Wayne's World 2 Stephen Surjik Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Tia Carrere, Christopher Walken Comedy sequel to Wayne's World
We're Back! A Dinosaur's Story Simon Wells Voices of Jay Leno, John Goodman Animated
The Wedding Banquet Ang Lee Winston Chao, Dion Birney Drama, Comedy
Weekend at Bernie's II Robert Klane Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Terry Kiser Comedy sequel to Weekend at Bernie's
What's Eating Gilbert Grape Lasse Hallstrom Johnny Depp, Juliette Lewis, Leonardo DiCaprio Drama based on Peter Hedges novel
What's Love Got to Do with It Brian Gibson Angela Bassett, Laurence Fishburne Biopic, Drama story of Tina Turner
Who's the Man? Ted Demme Ice-T, Bernie Mac, Denis Leary Comedy
Wilder Napalm Glenn Gordon Caron Debra Winger, Dennis Quaid, Arliss Howard Comedy
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway Randa Haines Robert Duvall, Richard Harris, Shirley MacLaine, Sandra Bullock Drama

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