Can You Identify These Popular '90s Films From Just One Image?
How many of these popular ’90s films can you identify from just one image?
Keep track of how many you get right…
…because we’ll reveal your score at the end.
Let’s begin with…
1990
Touchstone Pictures
Can you recognize the enigmatic blonde in the image above?
If you're a fan of ’90s films, this one should be a breeze. It was widely talked about back then and continues to have millions of devoted fans today.
Ready? Here it is…
1990 Answer: Pretty Woman
Buena Vista Pictures Distribution – Credit: C/O
Pretty Woman, which ranked as the No. 4 film at the global box office in 1990, features Julia Roberts as Vivian (shown above without her wig after a lavish Beverly Hills transformation) and Richard Gere as Edward, a prosperous businessman who engages her for what he expects will be a brief arrangement.
This film represents one of the most joyous portrayals of sex work, as it unfolds like a fairy tale, thanks to the amazing chemistry between Roberts and Gere, who, a decade earlier, had portrayed a male escort in American Gigolo.
Julia Roberts was already gaining recognition prior to Pretty Woman, but this film solidified her status as the reigning queen of ’90s romantic comedies.
1991
Warner Bros.
That’s undoubtedly Sean Connery in the image above.
But which ’90s film had him don medieval attire?
Ready? The answer is…
1991 Answer: Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves
Warner Bros.
If you haven’t seen Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, you might not be aware that Connery makes an appearance. His cameo as King Richard was a delightful surprise for fans of the tale, particularly those who remembered his role as Robin Hood in the 1976 romantic adventure Robin and Marian.
He’s just one of the many reasons to watch Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves, which also stars Kevin Costner in the title role, Morgan Freeman as Azeem, and a memorable performance by Alan Rickman as the Sheriff of Nottingham.
The film was the No. 3 movie at the worldwide box office in 1991, furthering Kevin Costner’s incredible box office success.
Now, on to the next film on our list…
1992
Warner Bros.
Surely you can identify the queen of the night in the image above.
But which film does this promotional image belong to? Perhaps it’s a forgotten sci-fi epic?
Not quite. It’s…
1992 Answer: The Bodyguard
Warner Bros.
Whitney Houston starred alongside Kevin Costner in this film, which offers something for everyone: drama, action, romance, and an unforgettable soundtrack, featuring Houston's stunning rendition of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You.”
It was the No. 7 film at the global box office in 1992.
Directed by Mick Jackson and written by Lawrence Kasdan, who also produced it with Jim Wilson and Costner—who was truly enjoying an acclaimed and successful box office run seldom seen in Hollywood history.
Ready for 1993?
1993
Columbia Pictures
The talented actor on the right donned various disguises in the thrilling film portrayed above.
It’s another movie filled with everything… except for a killer Dolly Parton cover.
But it definitely has suspense, excitement, action, slow-burning romance, endless charm, and flawless performances.
Ready? It’s…
1993 Answer: In the Line of Fire
Columbia Pictures
Clint Eastwood had just won Best Picture and Best Director for 1992’s Western Unforgiven when he starred in In the Line of Fire, allowing Wolfgang Petersen to take on directing responsibilities.
Eastwood portrays Frank Horrigan, who was among the Secret Service agents present during John F. Kennedy’s assassination. He begins receiving taunting phone calls from John Malkovich’s “Booth,” who is scheming to assassinate the current president—unless Horrigan can outwit him.
This film exemplifies an excellent thriller, with Eastwood as the charming veteran happily taking jokes about his age: being underestimated gives him a crucial advantage in his profession.
In the Line of Fire was the No. 7 film at the global box office in 1993. (By the way, all of these statistics come from BoxOfficeMojo.)
1994
Paramount Pictures
If you saw the adult versions of these characters, you would easily recognize them.
However, this young duo—talented actors Michael Conner Humphreys and Hanna Hall—portrays them in their earlier years.
If you have a guess regarding which film they’re in, quickly move on to the next entry.
1994 Answer: Forrest Gump
Paramount Pictures
Robin Wright and Tom Hanks played the adult versions of Jenny and Forrest in Forrest Gump, a beautifully crafted film by Robert Zemeckis that won six Oscars
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