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1995 Movies

Take a nostalgic look back at the top movies of 1995, celebrating the films, directors and actors that defined the year and left a lasting legacy in the world of entertainment.

1995 Academy Awards

Toy Story
Written by: John Lasseter, Pete Docter, Andrew Stanton, Joe Ranft
Directed by: John Lasseter
Starring: Tom Hanks, Tim Allen, Don Rickles, Jim Varney, Wallace Shawn, John Ratzenberger, Annie Potts
Country: United States of America
Outline: In a world where toys come to life when humans aren't around, Woody, a cowboy doll, faces jealousy when Buzz Lightyear, a new space ranger toy, becomes Andy's favorite. Together, they embark on an adventure to return to their owner before the family moves.
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Die Hard with a Vengeance
Written by: Jonathan Hensleigh, Roderick Thorp
Directed by: John McTiernan
Starring: Bruce Willis, Samuel L. Jackson, Jeremy Irons
Country: United States of America
Outline: Detective John McClane teams up with civilian Zeus Carver to stop a terrorist who has planted bombs throughout New York City. Together, they must solve riddles and prevent further destruction.
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Apollo 13
Written by: William Broyles Jr., Al Reinert
Directed by: Ron Howard
Starring: Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton
Country: United States of America
Outline: Based on the true story of the ill-fated Apollo 13 mission, the film follows astronauts Jim Lovell, Jack Swigert, and Fred Haise as they struggle to survive after an oxygen tank explosion jeopardizes their return to Earth.
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GoldenEye
Written by: Jeffrey Caine, Bruce Feirstein
Directed by: Martin Campbell
Starring: Pierce Brosnan, Sean Bean, Izabella Scorupco
Country: United States of America
Outline: James Bond faces a former agent turned adversary who has stolen a satellite weapon capable of destroying London. Bond must stop the villain and prevent global catastrophe.
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Jumanji
Written by: Jonathan Hensleigh, Greg Taylor
Directed by: Joe Johnston
Starring: Robin Williams, Kirsten Dunst, Bradley Pierce
Country: United States of America
Outline: Two children release a man trapped in a board game for decades, and they embark on a magical adventure through the jungle world of Jumanji.
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Pocahontas
Written by: Carl Binder, Susannah Grant
Directed by: Mike Gabriel, Eric Goldberg
Starring: Mel Gibson, Christian Bale, Irene Bedard
Country: United States of America
Outline: An English settler and a Native American woman share a romance when English sailors and settlers arrive in the Powhatan Confederacy's land in Virginia.
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Casper
Written by: Sherri Stoner, Deanna Oliver
Directed by: Brad Silberling
Starring: Christina Ricci, Bill Pullman, Cathy Moriarty, Eric Idle, Devon Sawa
Country: United States of America
Outline: A friendly ghost named Casper befriends a teenage girl named Kat Harvey when she moves into his haunted mansion. Together, they confront the mischievous antics of Casper's uncles and uncover a hidden treasure.
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Waterworld
Written by: Peter Rader, David Twohy
Directed by: Kevin Reynolds
Starring: Kevin Costner, Dennis Hopper, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Tina Majorino, Michael Jeter
Country: United States of America
Outline: In a post-apocalyptic future where Earth is submerged, a mutated mariner helps a woman and a young girl search for the mythical Dryland. They face challenges from hostile forces known as the Smokers.
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Batman Forever
Written by: Lee Batchler, Janet Scott Batchler, Akiva Goldsman
Directed by: Joel Schumacher
Starring: Val Kilmer, Tommy Lee Jones, Jim Carrey, Nicole Kidman, Chris O'Donnell
Country: United States of America
Outline: Batman faces new adversaries, Two-Face and the Riddler, who threaten Gotham City. With the help of his new ally, Robin, he must stop their evil plans.
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Se7en
Written by: Andrew Kevin Walker
Directed by: David Fincher
Starring: Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, Kevin Spacey
Country: United States of America
Outline: Two detectives hunt a serial killer who bases his murders on the seven deadly sins. As they delve deeper, they uncover a disturbing pattern.
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The Usual Suspects
Written by: Christopher McQuarrie
Directed by: Bryan Singer
Starring: Kevin Spacey, Gabriel Byrne, Stephen Baldwin, Benicio del Toro, Kevin Pollak
Country: United States of America
Outline: A group of criminals is brought together for a heist, but things go awry, leading to a series of mysterious events. The story is told through the perspective of a sole survivor.
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Braveheart
Written by: Randall Wallace
Directed by: Mel Gibson
Starring: Mel Gibson, Sophie Marceau, Patrick McGoohan, Catherine McCormack
Country: United States of America
Outline: In 1280, Scottish warrior William Wallace leads a rebellion against English rule after the execution of his wife. The film portrays his journey from a vengeful husband to a symbol of Scottish freedom.
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Heat
Written by: Michael Mann
Directed by: Michael Mann
Starring: Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Val Kilmer, Jon Voight, Tom Sizemore, Ashley Judd
Country: United States of America
Outline: A master thief and a dedicated detective are on opposite sides of the law in Los Angeles, leading to a tense cat-and-mouse game as they pursue their respective goals.
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Casino
Written by: Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, Don Rickles, Kevin Pollak, James Woods
Country: United States of America
Outline: In 1973, sports handicapper Sam 'Ace' Rothstein is sent by the Chicago Outfit to run the Tangiers Casino in Las Vegas, leading to a tale of ambition, betrayal, and the rise and fall of a gambling empire.
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Before Sunrise
Written by: Richard Linklater
Directed by: Richard Linklater
Starring: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy
Country: United States of America
Outline: Two strangers meet on a train in Europe and spend a night walking around Vienna, sharing their thoughts and dreams, leading to a deep connection and a fleeting romance.
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Underground
Written by: Emir Kusturica, David Atkins
Directed by: Emir Kusturica
Starring: Miki Manojlović, Lazar Ristovski, Mirjana Karanović, Slavko Štimac, Vesna Trivalić
Country: United States of America
Outline: Set against the backdrop of war-torn Yugoslavia, the film follows two friends who run an underground cinema, exploring themes of love, betrayal, and the impact of war on personal relationships.
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Bombay
Written by: Mani Ratnam
Directed by: Mani Ratnam
Starring: Arvind Swamy, Manisha Koirala, Nassar, Prakash Raj, Kitty, Tinnu Anand
Country: India
Outline: A Hindu man and a Muslim woman fall in love in a small village and move to Mumbai, where they have two children. However, growing religious tensions and erupting riots threaten to tear the family apart.
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Twelve Monkeys
Written by: David and Janet Peoples
Directed by: Terry Gilliam
Starring: Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe, Brad Pitt, Christopher Plummer, David Morse
Country: United States of America
Outline: In a dystopian future, convict James Cole is sent back in time to prevent a deadly virus outbreak that leads to a global pandemic.
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Ghost in the Shell
Written by: Kazunori Itō
Directed by: Mamoru Oshii
Starring: Atsuko Tanaka, Iemasa Kayumi, Akio Ōtsuka, Kōichi Yamadera, Tamio Ōki
Country: Japan
Outline: In the year 2029, a cyborg policewoman and her partner hunt a mysterious and powerful hacker called the Puppet Master.
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A Little Princess
Written by: Richard LaGravenese
Directed by: Alfonso Cuarón
Starring: Liesel Matthews, Eleanor Bron, Liam Cunningham, Vanessa Lee Chester, Arthur Malet
Country: United States of America
Outline: A young girl is left in a boarding school while her father goes off to war, and she uses her imagination to cope with the hardships of her life.
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Dead Man
Written by: Jim Jarmusch
Directed by: Jim Jarmusch
Starring: Johnny Depp, Gary Farmer, Lance Henriksen, Michael Wincott, Eugene Byrd, Mili Avital, Crispin Glover, Iggy Pop, Billy Bob Thornton, Jared Harris, Gabriel Byrne, John Hurt
Country: United States of America
Outline: Set in the late 19th century, 'Dead Man' follows William Blake, a meek accountant on the run after killing a man. He encounters a Native American named Nobody, who guides him on a spiritual journey.
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Sense and Sensibility
Written by: Jane Austen, Emma Thompson
Directed by: Ang Lee
Starring: Emma Thompson, Kate Winslet, Hugh Grant, Alan Rickman, Imelda Staunton, Harriet Walter, Gemma Jones, Elizabeth Spriggs, Robert Hardy, Sir John Middleton, Tom Wilkinson, Dominic Cooper
Country: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Outline: In Georgian era England, wealthy Mr. Dashwood dies leaving his second wife and three daughters destitute. The ladies move to a modest cottage where the two older daughters vie for the attention of various suitors in search of true love.
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