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From Steven Spielberg, starring Tom Hanks, Matt Damon, Tom Sizemore, Edward Burns
Rated R

Saving Private Ryan is a 1998 American epic war film directed by Steven Spielberg. Set during the Invasion of Normandy in World War II, the film follows United States Army Rangers Captain John H. Miller (Tom Hanks) and a squad of seven soldiers as they search for a paratrooper, Private First Class James Francis Ryan (Matt Damon), who is the last surviving brother of four servicemen. The film opens with an intense and graphic 24-minute battle sequence depicting the Omaha Beach landings in Normandy, France on June 6, 1944. After the battle, Miller and his squad are sent on a special mission to find and bring home Private Ryan who is serving with the 101st Airborne Division in Normandy. Miller and his squad are eventually successful in their mission, and they successfully return Private Ryan to his family. However, in the process, the squad sustain heavy losses, leading to an emotional and powerful ending.

From Peter Weir, starring Jim Carrey, Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Noah Emmerich
Rated PG

The Truman Show is a 1998 film directed by Peter Weir, starring Jim Carrey as Truman Burbank. Truman is an ordinary man living an ordinary life - until he discovers that his entire life is actually a reality TV show. Everyone around him, including his family and friends, are actors; his entire town is actually a massive studio, and he is the unknowing star of the show. As he discovers the truth, Truman struggles to break free and find his own path in life, leading to a dramatic conclusion as he confronts the show's creator. The movie is a satire on media, fame, and the power of television and corporate interests.

From Tom Tykwer, starring Franka Potente, Moritz Bleibtreu, Herbert Knaup, Nina Petri
Rated R

Run Lola Run is a 1998 German thriller directed by Tom Tykwer. It follows Lola, a young woman who receives a desperate phone call from her boyfriend, Manni. He has lost a large sum of money that belongs to a dangerous criminal, and he needs her help to get it back in 20 minutes or else he will be killed. Lola races through the streets of Berlin, encountering unexpected obstacles and wild adventures as she desperately attempts to save Manni. The film follows three versions of Lola's story, each with a different outcome, as she tries to find a way to get Manni the money before it's too late.

From Directors: Tony Bancroft, Barry Cook, starring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy, BD Wong, Miguel Ferrer
Rated G

Mulan (1998) is an animated musical film directed by Tony Bancroft and Barry Cook. It is based on the Chinese legend of Fa Mulan, a young woman who embarks on a dangerous mission to save her father and her country from a Hun invasion. Mulan disguises herself as a man and joins the Chinese army in her father's place. Along the way, she learns the importance of honor, courage and loyalty. With the help of her dragon guardian, Mushu, and her spunky sidekick, Yao, Mulan battles enemies, learns self-reliance and discovers her true identity. The film features songs by Matthew Wilder and David Zippel, as well as a cast of voices featuring Ming-Na Wen, Eddie Murphy and Miguel Ferrer.

From Francis Veber, starring Thierry Lhermitte, Jacques Villeret, Francis Huster, Daniel Prévost
Rated PG-13

Le Dîner de Cons (The Dinner Game) is a 1998 French comedy directed by Francis Veber. The story follows Pierre Brochant (Thierry Lhermitte), a successful Parisian businessman who has taken up a new hobby of inviting friends over for dinner, each night featuring a new guest with some peculiarity or absurdity to make the evening more entertaining. When he invites François Pignon (Jacques Villeret), an awkward bureaucrat, the other guests find him so amusing that they challenge Pierre to make François the guest of honor at the next dinner. In a race against time to find an even more ridiculous character, Pierre soon discovers that François is more than he appears to be and learns an important lesson about friendship and acceptance.

From Terrence Malick, starring Jim Caviezel, Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, Kirk Acevedo
Rated R

The Thin Red Line is Terrence Malick's award-winning adaptation of James Jones' acclaimed novel about the Battle of Guadalcanal during World War II. The film follows a platoon of United States Army soldiers and their experiences in the battle against the Japanese, with a focus on their mental and spiritual struggles. Through a series of interconnected vignettes, Malick captures the horrors, camaraderie and moral ambiguity of war, as the soldiers grapple with their emotions and attempt to make sense of their role in the conflict. The film features a star-studded cast including Sean Penn, Nick Nolte, George Clooney and John Travolta. The Thin Red Line is an emotionally powerful meditation on the horrors of war, and an exploration of the human burden of violence and suffering.

From Gary Ross, starring Tobey Maguire, Jeff Daniels, Joan Allen, William H. Macy
Rated PG-13

Pleasantville is a 1998 American fantasy comedy-drama film written, co-produced, and directed by Gary Ross. The film stars Tobey Maguire and Reese Witherspoon as two teenagers from the 1990s who are magically transported into the world of a 1950s black-and-white television sitcom called "Pleasantville". As they struggle to fit in with the town's collective mentality, they inadvertently begin to bring color to Pleasantville and cause a transformative ripple effect. The film also stars William H. Macy, Joan Allen, and Jeff Daniels in supporting roles. The film explores themes including racism, intolerance, conformity, and freedom of expression. It was a box office success, grossing over $126 million against a budget of $40 million. It received generally positive reviews, with critics praising its visuals, messages, and performances.

From Lukas Moodysson, starring Alexandra Dahlström, Rebecka Liljeberg, Erica Carlson, Mathias Rust
Rated Not Rated

Show Me Love is a 1998 Swedish coming-of-age romantic drama film written and directed by Lukas Moodysson. The film follows the story of two teenage girls, Elin and Agnes, who are both outsiders in their small Swedish town. Elin is an attractive, popular girl, while Agnes is a loner and an outcast. Despite their differences, the two girls soon develop a strong friendship that slowly evolves into a romantic relationship. As the two girls navigate the struggles of being young and coming out in a small, conservative town, they must also confront their own insecurities and doubts. Show Me Love is a heartfelt and honest portrayal of the complexities of growing up and finding love.

From Shekhar Kapur, starring Cate Blanchett, Liz Giles, Rod Culbertson, Paul Fox
Rated R

From Tony Scott, starring Will Smith, Gene Hackman, Jon Voight, Lisa Bonet
Rated R

From Martin Brest, starring Brad Pitt, Anthony Hopkins, Claire Forlani, Jake Weber
Rated PG-13

From John Frankenheimer, starring Robert De Niro, Jean Reno, Natascha McElhone, Stellan Skarsgård
Rated R

From Andy Tennant, starring Drew Barrymore, Anjelica Huston, Dougray Scott, Patrick Godfrey
Rated PG-13

From Stephen Norrington, starring Wesley Snipes, Stephen Dorff, Kris Kristofferson, N'Bushe Wright
Rated R

From Directors: Bobby Farrelly, Peter Farrelly, starring Cameron Diaz, Matt Dillon, Ben Stiller, Lee Evans
Rated R

From John Madden, starring Gwyneth Paltrow, Joseph Fiennes, Geoffrey Rush, Tom Wilkinson
Rated R

From Brett Ratner, starring Jackie Chan, Chris Tucker, Ken Leung, Tom Wilkinson
Rated PG-13

From Vincent Ward, starring Robin Williams, Cuba Gooding Jr., Annabella Sciorra, Max von Sydow
Rated PG-13

From Martin Campbell, starring Antonio Banderas, Anthony Hopkins, Catherine Zeta-Jones, José María de Tavira
Rated PG-13

From Chris Columbus, starring Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris, Jena Malone
Rated PG-13

From Nora Ephron, starring Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear, Parker Posey
Rated PG

From Brad Silberling, starring Nicolas Cage, Meg Ryan, Andre Braugher, Dennis Franz
Rated PG-13

From Michael Bay, starring Bruce Willis, Billy Bob Thornton, Ben Affleck, Liv Tyler
Rated PG-13

From Robert Redford, starring Robert Redford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Sam Neill, Dianne Wiest
Rated PG-13

From Bryan Singer, starring Ian McKellen, Brad Renfro, Joshua Jackson, Mickey Cottrell
Rated R