Most Popular Feature Films Released In 1996

1. Independence Day (1996) Independence Day (1996)
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The aliens are coming and their goal is to invade and destroy. Fighting superior technology, Man's best weapon is the will to survive. Dir: Roland Emmerich With: Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi | Thriller PG_13 145 mins.
2. Trainspotting (1996) Trainspotting (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.2/10 X  
Renton, deeply immersed in the Edinburgh drug scene, tries to clean up and get out, despite the allure of the drugs and influence of friends. Dir: Danny Boyle With: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller Crime | Drama R 94 mins.
3. A Time to Kill (1996) A Time to Kill (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.1/10 X  
A young lawyer defends a black man accused of murdering two men who raped his 10-year-old daughter, sparking a rebirth of the KKK. Dir: Joel Schumacher With: Matthew McConaughey, Sandra Bullock, Samuel L. Jackson Crime | Drama | Thriller R 149 mins.
4. Romeo + Juliet (1996) Romeo + Juliet (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X  
Shakespeare's famous play is updated to the hip modern suburb of Verona still retaining its original dialogue. Dir: Baz Luhrmann With: Leonardo DiCaprio, Claire Danes, John Leguizamo Crime | Drama | Romance | Thriller PG_13 120 mins.
5. Matilda (1996) Matilda (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X  
Story of a wonderful little girl, who happens to be a genius, and her wonderful teacher vs. the worst parents ever and the worst school principal imaginable. Dir: Danny DeVito With: Danny DeVito, Rhea Perlman, Mara Wilson Comedy | Family | Fantasy PG 98 mins.
6. Fargo (1996) Fargo (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 8.3/10 X  
Jerry Lundegaard's inept crime falls apart due to his and his henchmen's bungling and the persistent police work of pregnant Marge Gunderson. Dir: Joel Coen With: William H. Macy, Frances McDormand, Steve Buscemi Crime | Drama | Thriller R 98 mins.
7. The Rock (1996) The Rock (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.3/10 X  
A renegade general and his group of U.S. Marines take over Alcatraz and threaten San Francisco Bay with biological weapons. A chemical weapons specialist and the only man to have ever escaped from the Rock attempt to prevent chaos. Dir: Michael Bay With: Sean Connery, Nicolas Cage, Ed Harris Action | Adventure | Thriller R 136 mins.
8. Mission: Impossible (1996) Mission: Impossible (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.9/10 X  
An American agent, under false suspicion of disloyalty, must discover and expose the real spy without the help of his organization. Dir: Brian De Palma With: Tom Cruise, Jon Voight, Emmanuelle Béart Action | Adventure | Thriller PG_13 110 mins.
9. Jerry Maguire (1996) Jerry Maguire (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X  
When a sports agent has a moral epiphany and is fired for expressing it, he decides to put his new philosophy to the test as an independent with the only athlete who stays with him. Dir: Cameron Crowe With: Tom Cruise, Cuba Gooding Jr., Renée Zellweger Comedy | Drama | Romance | Sport R 139 mins.
10. From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) From Dusk Till Dawn (1996)
    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.2/10 X  
Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in an establishment populated by vampires, with chaotic results. Dir: Robert Rodriguez With: Harvey Keitel, George Clooney, Juliette Lewis Action | Crime | Horror R 108 mins.