'90s Rom-Coms You Completely Overlooked Because You Were Watching "My Best Friend's Wedding"

    I promise you, this list is gonna work wonders on your cuffing season.

    Alex Portée
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    1. Eat Drink Man Woman (1994)

    A family eats around a dinner table before a feast in the movie.
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    Directed by Ang Lee, this '90s classic follows the bubbling frustrations and romance that a Chinese family experiences together.

    2. The Truth About Cats and Dogs (1996)

    Janeane Garofalo and Uma Thurman look surprised in the movie
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    This '90s indie classic stars Janeane Garofalo,  Uma Thurman, and Ben Chaplin. While it certainly has sort of a love triangle, it's the female friendship that will make you fall in love. 

    3. It Could Happen to You (1994)

    Actors Nicolas Cage and Bridget Fonda sit across from each other in the movie.
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    Nicolas Cage, Bridget Fonda, and Rosie Perez star in a story about a humble  police officer who shares his mega lottery winnings with a waitress.

    4. I Like It Like That (1994)

    Lauren Vélez smiles while holding a telephone to her ear in the movie.
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    Lauren Velez stars as a Jamaican and Puerto Rican woman who finds her independence after her husband is sent to prison.

    5. But I'm a Cheerleader (1999)

    Natasha Lyonne wears a yellow dress.
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    This iconic 1999 hit follows a young cheerleader (Natasha Lyonne) who finds love in a fellow lesbian teen, despite the fact that they are in a gay conversion boot camp.

    6. Reality Bites (1994)

    Winona Ryder smiles with her head cocked sideways. Behind her is a fishtank with coral.
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    This cult classic will send you back to the zeitgeist of the '90s with its cultural references and Winona Ryder as the female lead. 

    7. The Wedding Banquet (1993)

    Actors Winston Chao and May Chin stand beside each other in a courtroom looking surprised.
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    A gay Taiwanese American landlord is set to take part in a marriage of convenience with his Chinese female tenant in this madcap comedy. When his parents come to attend the wedding, everything goes wrong. 

    8. Tin Cup (1996)

    Actor Kevin Costner points at Rene Russo in the movie while they stand outside.
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    Golf pro Roy McAvoy's ( Kevin Costner) bad attitude costs him his chances of a bright career and he becomes a golf teacher. He falls in love with Dr. Molly Griswold (Rene Russo), a woman who signs up for his classes.

    9. The Pallbearer (1996)

    Gwyneth Paltrow smiles at a man who is offscreen.
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    Young David Schwimmer plays a man in his early twenties who is asked to be a pallbearer at the funeral of a classmate he doesn't remember. 

    10. Simply Irresistible (1999)

    Sarah Michelle Gellar smiles while a man (whose back is to the camera)  cups her neck and cheesk.
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    Sarah Michelle Gellar plays the young owner of a dying café in New York. When a magical crab and new man comes into her life, the restaurant gets a second chance.

    11. Only You (1994)

    Actor Robert Downey Jr. dips Marisa Tomei in the movie and they look on longingly.
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    After giving up on her childhood intuition that her true love is a guy named "Damon Bradley," Faith Corvatch (Marissa Tomei) becomes engaged to a foot doctor. Then on impulse, she uproots her life for a trip to Venice, taking one last chance at finding her real love.

    12. Forget Paris (1995)

    Debra Winger wears a peacoat and walks alongside Billy Crystal who wears sunglasses and a hat.
    Castle Rock Entertainment

    Billy Crystal heads to Paris to bury his father and falls in love with Debra Winger. Basketball stars Charles Barkley, Tim Hardaway, and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar make appearances. 

    13. Chasing Amy (1997)

    Joey Lauren Adams sits on a swing outside. She looks sideways and is upset.
    Too Askew Prod. Inc.

    Truth be told, various concepts of Chasing Amy have not aged well. Watch it for Joey Lauren Adams, who plays an unapologetic sex-empowered lesbian.

    14. Love Potion No. 9 (1992)

    Actors Tate Donovan and Sandra Bullock wear labcoats while looking distraught.
    Penta Pictures

    Nerdy chemist Diane Farrow (Sandra Bullock) takes a love potion given to her lab partner by a mysterious woman. Soon she finds everyone is attracted to her, but the one person who really matters is her lab partner. 

    15. Green Card (1990)

    Andie MacDowell stares longingly at a man with his back to the camera.
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    Andie MacDowell proves that sometimes the perfect apartment is worth the havoc. With an incredible apartment on the line that will only rent out to married couples, Andie MacDowell plays Brontë, a woman who pairs up with Georges Fauré (Gérard Depardieu), a French waiter whose visa is expiring.

    16. Love Jones (1997)

    Nia Long looks away from the camera. She wars a black tank top and a black beanie on her head.
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    Darius (Larenz Tate) is a writer and makes an instant connection with Nina (Nia Long), a photographer living in Chicago.

    17. One Fine Day (1996)

    Actors George Clooney sits next to Michelle Pfeiffer in a taxi while she talks on the phone.
    Fox 2000 Pictures

    Architect Melanie Parker (Michelle Pfeiffer) has a hectic day in New York while trying to juggle childcare alongside Jack Taylor (George Clooney), a reporter on assignment.

    18. The Bachelor (2002)

    Renée Zellweger has curly blonde hair and she looks at someone off-screen.
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    This remake of the 1925 film Seven Chances is about a man who must find a bride in order to inherit his grandfather's one hundred million dollar inheritance.

    19. The Object Of My Affection (1998)

    Jennifer Aniston has her hair in a bun and tears in her eyes while grimacing.
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    Jennifer Aniston plays single and pregnant New York City social worker Nina Borowski, who falls in love with her friend George (Paul Rudd) who is gay.

    20. Son in Law (1993)

    Pauly Shoree wears cowboy hats and goggles as his character.
    Hollywood Pictures

    Rebecca (Carla Gugino) grew up on a farm in South Dakota, and befriends a party animal named Crawl (Pauly Shore) when she heads off to college in Los Angeles.

    21. Still Breathing (1997)

    Brendan Fraser lies on a pile of leaves with a cup of coffee balanced on his chest.
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    Brendan Fraser plays a Texas street performer who believes he is destined to be with a  con artist he met in a bar.

    22. The Best Man (1999)

    Nia Long wears a pink robe and annoyedly looks offscreen at someone.
    40 Acres & A Mule Filmworks

    Harper Stewart (Taye Diggs) tries to hide the fact that his new book is based on the lives of his group of friends. 

    23. The Preacher's Wife (1996)

    Whitney Houston stands on a stage with a microphone before her. She wears a black top and dangly earrings
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    Whitney Houston will bring tears to your eyes in this remake of the Christmas classic The Bishop's Wife. Oh, and hello Denzel Washington!


    24. Girl 6 (1996)

    A woman with black lipstick smiles while wearing a head set.
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    A young black woman (Theresa Randle) finds her work as a phone sex operator not only a way to pay her bills but also fulfilling. Then she starts to get attached to a caller named Bob (Peter Berg).

    25. The Mirror Has Two Faces (1996)

    Barbra Streisand sits on a couch wearing a green water. She has a sad face and looks upwards offscreen as if she is upset.
    TriStar Pictures

    Babs fans get ready!  Streisand plays a funny college professor who strikes up a marriage of convenience with a fellow professor. 

    26. A Thin Line Between Love and Hate (1996)

    Lynn Whitfield looks at someone offscreen looking very annoyed.
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    Darnell Wright (Martin Lawrence) thinks he knows women. He thinks he can get away with cheating on his longtime girlfriend, Mia (Regina King) with elusive beauty Brandi (Lynn Whitfield) for just one night. But when he attempts to ghost Brandi, he finds she's a lot less easygoing than he'd first thought. 

    27. Empire Records (1995)

    Robin Tunney's head is completely shaved and she wears a black zip up hoodie while laying her head on a pillow.
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    This '90s cult-classic dives into the lives of young adults hanging out in a record shop for twenty-four hours.

    28. Jeans (1998)

    Aishwarya Rai wears a pink top and pink headband. She smiles.
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    Visu, who is a twin, falls in love with Madhumitha and gets engaged but their plans hit a roadblock when his father, Rajamani (Nasser), objects. Visu's father is determined to see both of his twin boys marry twin girls. To ensure the marriage happens, Madhumitha pretends to be her own identical twin. 

    29. It Takes Two (1995)

    Ashley Olsen stands next to Mary-Kate Olsen who holds a slingshot. They both grimace, looking shocked.
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    Fans of the Olsen twins will love this take on The Prince and the Pauper, but it's the loves story between the wealthy Roger (Steve Guttenberg) and fun social worker Diane that will make you put this hit on repeat. 

    30. French Kiss (1995)

    Meg Ryan leans her cheek on her hand while looking at actor Tim Robbins.
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    Meg Ryan plays Kate, a woman who chases her fiancé Charlie (Timothy Hutton) to France when she suspects he might be attracted to a Parisian. During her flight, however, she meets Luc (Kevin Kline), an attractive crook with questionable motives when it comes to expressing his interest in her.

    Are there any '90s rom-coms you would like to add to this list? Let us know below in the comments!