The ’90s: a decade marked by the rise of grunge, the dawn of the internet age, and a treasure trove of memorable movie quotes. From the intense courtroom drama in “A Few Good Men” to the unexpected wisdom of “Forrest Gump,” and the sci-fi brilliance of “Terminator 2,” these films didn’t just flash on the screens – they left us with lines that have stood the test of time.
So, let’s take a laid-back stroll down memory lane and explore over 100 quotes from some of the most iconic ‘90s movies. Whether you’re a movie buff or just in for a bit of ’90s nostalgia, these lines are sure to bring back some vivid cinematic memories. 🎬🍿
- “I’ll be back.” – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- “Life is like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get.” – Forrest Gump (1994)
- “You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men (1992)
- “There’s no place like home.” – The Wizard of Oz (re-released in 1998)
- “Show me the money!” – Jerry Maguire (1996)
- “I see dead people.” – The Sixth Sense (1999)
- “You had me at ‘hello.'” – Jerry Maguire (1996)
- “Hasta la vista, baby.” – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- “Houston, we have a problem.” – Apollo 13 (1995)
- “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.” – Home Alone (1990)
- “My mama always said, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.'” – Forrest Gump (1994)
- “Say hello to my little friend!” – Scarface (re-released in the 1990s)
- “To infinity and beyond!” – Toy Story (1995)
- “You’re killing me, Smalls!” – The Sandlot (1993)
- “Just when I thought I was out, they pull me back in.” – The Godfather Part III (1990)
- “A census taker once tried to test me. I ate his liver with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.” – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- “You complete me.” – Jerry Maguire (1996)
- “Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it or learn from it.” – The Lion King (1994)
- “Carpe diem. Seize the day, boys. Make your lives extraordinary.” – Dead Poets Society (1989, but widely watched in the ’90s)
- “There’s no crying in baseball!” – A League of Their Own (1992)
- “Mama says, ‘Stupid is as stupid does.'” – Forrest Gump (1994)
- “I’m king of the world!” – Titanic (1997)
- “You’re a wizard, Harry.” – Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone (1997, UK release)
- “They may take our lives, but they’ll never take our freedom!” – Braveheart (1995)
- “Get busy living, or get busy dying.” – The Shawshank Redemption (1994)
- “I’m not bad. I’m just drawn that way.” – Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988, but remained popular in the ’90s)
- “This is your life and it’s ending one minute at a time.” – Fight Club (1999)
- “It’s not your fault.” – Good Will Hunting (1997)
- “I do wish we could chat longer, but I’m having an old friend for dinner.” – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- “As if!” – Clueless (1995)
- “You’re so money and you don’t even know it!” – Swingers (1996)
- “What’s in the box?” – Se7en (1995)
- “I’m the Dude, so that’s what you call me.” – The Big Lebowski (1998)
- “We all go a little mad sometimes.” – Psycho (re-released in the 1990s)
- “That’ll do, pig. That’ll do.” – Babe (1995)
- “You’re a daisy if you do.” – Tombstone (1993)
- “The greatest trick the devil ever pulled was convincing the world he didn’t exist.” – The Usual Suspects (1995)
- “We’re not in Kansas anymore.” – The Wizard of Oz (re-released in 1998)
- “I’m having an old friend for dinner.” – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- “You can’t fight in here! This is the War Room!” – Dr. Strangelove (re-released in the 1990s)
- “Good morning, Vietnam!” – Good Morning, Vietnam (1987, but remained popular in the ’90s)
- “Run, Forrest, run!” – Forrest Gump (1994)
- “Is it safe?” – Marathon Man (re-released in the 1990s)
- “The truth? You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men (1992)
- “You sit on a throne of lies.” – Elf (2003, but often quoted in the ’90s style)
- “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.” – Airplane! (re-released in the 1990s)
- “You’re a funny guy, Sully. I like you. That’s why I’m going to kill you last.” – Commando (1985, but frequently quoted in the ’90s)
- “I’m walking here! I’m walking here!” – Midnight Cowboy (re-released in the 1990s)
- “It’s only a flesh wound.” – Monty Python and the Holy Grail (re-released in the 1990s)
- “I feel the need—the need for speed!” – Top Gun (1986, but a ’90s favorite)
- “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.” – Home Alone (1990)
- “Inconceivable!” – The Princess Bride (1987, but a ’90s staple)
- “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws (re-released in the 1990s)
- “Here’s Johnny!” – The Shining (re-released in the 1990s)
- “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” – Apocalypse Now (re-released in the 1990s)
- “Wax on, wax off.” – The Karate Kid (1984, but a ’90s favorite)
- “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” – Dirty Dancing (1987, but a ’90s classic)
- “I want to be alone.” – Grand Hotel (re-released in the 1990s)
- “I’ll have what she’s having.” – When Harry Met Sally (1989, but a ’90s classic)
- “Go ahead, make my day.” – Sudden Impact (1983, but often quoted in the ’90s)
- “May the Force be with you.” – Star Wars series (re-released in the 1990s)
- “E.T. phone home.” – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982, but a ’90s favorite)
- “I’m the king of the world!” – Titanic (1997)
- “It’s not a tumor!” – Kindergarten Cop (1990)
- “I’ll get you, my pretty, and your little dog too!” – The Wizard of Oz (re-released in 1998)
- “Why so serious?” – The Dark Knight (2008, but reminiscent of ’90s Batman films)
- “I’m ready for my close-up, Mr. DeMille.” – Sunset Boulevard (re-released in the 1990s)
- “Just keep swimming.” – Finding Nemo (2003, but in the spirit of ’90s animation)
- “I’m not even supposed to be here today!” – Clerks (1994)
- “Party on, Wayne!” – Wayne’s World (1992)
- “Excellent!” – Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure (1989, but a ’90s favorite)
- “We’re on a mission from God.” – The Blues Brothers (1980, but a ’90s staple)
- “These go to eleven.” – This Is Spinal Tap (1984, but a ’90s cult classic)
- “I’m your huckleberry.” – Tombstone (1993)
- “You’re tearing me apart, Lisa!” – The Room (2003, but reminiscent of ’90s melodrama)
- “That’s not a knife. That’s a knife.” – Crocodile Dundee (1986, but popular in the ’90s)
- “I’ll make him an offer he can’t refuse.” – The Godfather (re-released in the 1990s)
- “I’m Batman.” – Batman (1989, but an iconic ’90s reference)
- “Say ‘hello’ to my little friend!” – Scarface (re-released in the 1990s)
- “Here’s looking at you, kid.” – Casablanca (re-released in the 1990s)
- “You’re only supposed to blow the bloody doors off!” – The Italian Job (1969, but often referenced in the ’90s)
- “There’s no crying in baseball!” – A League of Their Own (1992)
- “Badges? We don’t need no stinking badges!” – Blazing Saddles (1974, but a ’90s favorite)
- “We all go a little mad sometimes.” – Psycho (1960, re-released in the 1990s)
- “Game over, man! Game over!” – Aliens (1986, but a ’90s classic)
- “Yippee-ki-yay, motherf***er!” – Die Hard (1988, but a huge ’90s favorite)
- “I’m not even supposed to be here today!” – Clerks (1994)
- “This is Sparta!” – 300 (2006, but influenced by ’90s epic films)
- “They’re here!” – Poltergeist (1982, but a ’90s horror staple)
- “I’m having an old friend for dinner.” – The Silence of the Lambs (1991)
- “You can’t fight in here! This is the War Room!” – Dr. Strangelove (1964, but remained popular in the ’90s)
- “I see dead people.” – The Sixth Sense (1999)
- “Keep the change, ya filthy animal.” – Home Alone (1990)
- “I’m your father, Luke.” – Misquote from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back (1980, but a ’90s favorite)
- “Nobody puts Baby in a corner.” – Dirty Dancing (1987, but a ’90s classic)
- “Say hello to my little friend!” – Scarface (1983, but remained a favorite in the ’90s)
- “Show me the money!” – Jerry Maguire (1996)
- “You can’t handle the truth!” – A Few Good Men (1992)
- “Oh, behave!” – Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997)
- “You’re a wizard, Harry.” – Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (2001, but the books were a ’90s phenomenon)
- “I’ll be back.” – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- “To infinity and beyond!” – Toy Story (1995)
- “The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club.” – Fight Club (1999)
- “Just keep swimming.” – Finding Nemo (2003, but in the spirit of ’90s animation)
- “That’s not a knife… This is a knife!” – Crocodile Dundee (1986, but a ’90s favorite)
- “Houston, we have a problem.” – Apollo 13 (1995)
- “You’re gonna need a bigger boat.” – Jaws (1975, but a ’90s favorite)
- “I’m the king of the world!” – Titanic (1997)
- “Good morning, Vietnam!” – Good Morning, Vietnam (1987, but a ’90s favorite)
- “Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die.” – The Princess Bride (1987, but a ’90s classic)
- “Hasta la vista, baby.” – Terminator 2: Judgment Day (1991)
- “Why so serious?” – The Dark Knight (2008, but influenced by ’90s Batman)
- “There’s no place like home.” – The Wizard of Oz (1939, re-released in the 1990s)
- “I feel the need—the need for speed!” – Top Gun (1986, but a ’90s classic)
- “Here’s looking at you, kid.” – Casablanca (1942, but a timeless classic)
- “I love the smell of napalm in the morning.” – Apocalypse Now (1979, but often quoted in the ’90s)
- “Go ahead, make my day.” – Sudden Impact (1983, but a ’90s favorite)
- “E.T. phone home.” – E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982, but a ’90s favorite)
- “I am serious. And don’t call me Shirley.” – Airplane! (1980, but a ’90s staple)
- “These go to eleven.” – This Is Spinal Tap (1984, but a ’90s cult classic)