The 15 Best Indie Movies of the 1990s, Ranked by Whatnerd

"In 1991, the Sundance Film Festival officially launched and paved the way for many of today's greatest filmmakers, and with it came the 'Independent Cinema movement.' From this movement emerged several notable film directors. This was the era where indie films finally forced Hollywood to start paying attention, as even Hollywood couldn't ignore the fact that A-list actors were starring in more and more indie projects. More importantly, major studios began acquiring these studios—such as Miramax and New Line Cinema—and even started launching their own indie studios, including Fox Searchlight Pictures, Paramount Classics, and Sony Pictures Classics. It was a goldmine for indie fans. Here are my picks for the best indie movies of the 1990s that still hold up today and remain worth watching!" - whatnerd.com