Top Ten Guide: Best Movies Of 1992

If you can remember Guns N’ Roses, Boyz II Men and Ugly Kid Joe, then you might just be old enough to remember the top 10 movies of 1992 that defined the golden age of cinema that was the 90s.

It was a good year for quotable movie lines, sing-along soundtracks and chilling thrillers, so without further ado, let’s have it!

Aladdin

Universally loved, Disney brings all the magic of this classic story to the big screen. When street urchin Aladdin stumbles across a lamp containing a genie, his wish is granted. But he soon discovers that evil sorcerer Jafar has other plans for the lamp and his love interest Princess Jasmine.

Aladdin must use his instinct, knowledge and power to save the kingdom. Raking in a cool $217.35 million, it was the number one grossing film of the year, and also ranked as our best comedy movie of 1992.

IMDb: 8/10

• Classification: G
• Genre: Family
• Cast: Robin Williams, Scott Weinger, Linda Larkin and more

A Few Good Men

Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson star in this sizzling courtroom drama, with some serious performances and famous lines. If nothing else, your favourite Hollywood stars in uniform are most definitely worth tuning in for. That’s if you can handle the truth…

IMDb: 7.7/10

• Classification: M
• Genre: Drama
• Cast: Jack Nicholson, Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and more

Batman Returns 

Full of dark brooding action, Gotham City serves up a stellar cast of heroes and villains in Batman Returns.

Danny DeVito waddles in as the monstrous Penguin, creating chaos throughout Gotham City. When he teams up with Catwoman (Michelle Pfeiffer) as the ultimate pairing, Batman (Michael Keaton) is called upon to restore the balance.

IMDb: 7/10

• Classification: M
• Genre: Action
• Cast: Michael Keaton, Michelle Pfeiffer, Danny DeVito and more

Wayne’s World

The film that defined a generation, Wayne’s World was a Saturday Night Spin-Off that made its way to the silver screen. Loaded with goofball comedy, ridiculous phrases like ‘sphincter says what?’ and a ‘totally excellent’ soundtrack full of head-banging tunes, it’s fair to say it made its mark on popular culture.

In one of the best movies of 1992, Wayne (Mike Myers) and Garth (Dana Carvey) go to great lengths to save their TV show from mainstream commercialism, with Rob Lowe playing their dodgy producer.

IMDb: 7/10

• Classification: PG
• Genre: Comedy
• Cast: Mike Myers, Dana Carvey, Tia Carrere and more

Basic Instinct

Breaking the pause and rewind button across millions of homes, Basic Instinct will always be remembered for a certain scene in which Sharon Stone crosses her legs.

In this sexually charged thriller, Detective Curran (Michael Douglas) is seduced by crime writer Catherine Tramell (Stone) whilst investigating a related homicide. Expect mind games and an unsettling soundtrack.

IMDb: 7/10

• Classification: R18+
• Genre: Thriller
• Cast: Sharon Stone, Michael Douglas, Jeanne Tripplehorn and more

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

Home Alone 2 might be the ‘difficult second album’ to the original hit, but that doesn’t stop Macaulay Culkin from giving another triumphant performance in this family hit.

In a case of mistaken identity, Kevin manages to somehow get on the wrong plane ending up with him in the Big Apple, whilst his family vacay in Florida. Alone in the city that never sleeps, while bumping into the criminals that tried to bring him down in the first film, you’ll find yourself wondering – how unlucky can one kid be!?

IMDb: 6.8/10

• Classification: PG
• Genre: Comedy
• Cast: Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern and more

Lethal Weapon 3 

In the long list of best movies of 1992, you might not expect to see a ‘threequel’, but Lethal Weapon manages to achieve just that.

This time around, cavalier cop Martin Riggs (Mel Gibson) is partnered with Murtaugh (Danny Glover), as sparks fly. Working out their differences, the dynamic duo uncover a drug-traffic gang, calling upon their mixed personalities to bring down the bad guys. Take a guess who wins…

IMDb: 6.7/10

• Classification: M
• Genre: Action
• Cast: Mel Gibson, Danny Glover, Rene Russo and more

The Hand that Rocks the Cradle

Sending shivers down your spine, this psychological thriller is the ultimate single white female movie.

When a doctor commits suicide after being accused of sexual misconduct, his pregnant wife miscarries under the revelation. Seeking revenge, she feigns being a nanny to one of her late husband’s accusers, slowly worming her way into the family. In terms of tension and suspense, it was one of the best movies of 1992.

IMDb: 6.6/10

• Classification: M
• Genre: Thriller
• Cast: Rebecca De Mornay, Annabella Sciorra, Matt McCoy and more

Sister Act

Bringing her unmistakable magic to yet another movie, Whoopi Goldberg is taken into police protection as Deloris Van Cartier – now, a gospel choir singer.

Far from discreet, Cartier unleashes the true spirit of the choir as her story unfolds. Packed with a catchy repertoire of songs, you’ll be singing ‘Oh Happy Day’ before you know it.

IMDb: 6.4/10

• Classification: PG
• Genre: Comedy
• Cast: Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena and more

The Bodyguard

Singer Whitney Houston makes her motion-picture debut in this romantic-thriller about pop star Rachel, plagued by a stalker.

It’s all good though, because she hires Frank Farmer (Kevin Costner) as her bodyguard, and the chemistry between them is palpable. Houston simply dazzles on screen, as if to announce: a star is born.

IMDb: 6.3/10

• Classification: M
• Genre: Romance
• Cast: Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner, Michele Lamar Richards and more