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1995 MAY HAVE been the greatest year in Hollywood history.
From Pixar’s first feature film to Alicia Silverstone’s “Clueless,” the year marked hit after hit at the box office.
Clueless defined a generation, Pierce Brosnan debuted as James Bond, and a film about a beloved pig was nominated for Best Picture.
So now, we’re looking back at films you won’t believe are celebrating their 20th anniversaries this year.
All grosses have been pulled from Box Office Mojo.
Bad Boys, the first movie in the series starring Will Smith, Gabrielle Union, and Martin Lawrence, raked in $141 million globally.
Michael Bay’s directorial debut features Will Smith and Martin Lawrence as narcotics detectives in Miami.
The comedic action film resulted in a 2003 sequel, and Sony announced in August that two more sequels are in the works, to be released in 2017 and 2019.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $15,523,358
- Domestic total: $65,807,024
- Worldwide total: $141,407,024
Toy Story, Disney’s animated film featuring the voices of Tom Hanks and Tim Allen, earned $361 million globally.
Pixar revolutionised the animated-film industry with its first feature-length computer-animated film.
In a world where toys come to life, Toy Story follows Buzz Lightyear and Woody, two toys trying to make it back to their child after getting left behind at the restaurant Pizza Planet.
The film was nominated for three Academy Awards and was the highest-grossing domestic film of 1995. Two sequels have been released since, with a fourth slated for 2017, though it won’t be a continuation of the first three films.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $29,140,617
- Domestic gross: $191,796,233
- Worldwide gross: $361,958,736
Was the highest-grossing domestic film of 1995 and second-highest worldwide.
Apollo 13, based on a true story, garnered $355 million globally.
Ron Howard’s depiction of the 1970 aborted Apollo 13 moon-landing mission was nominated for nine Academy Awards.
The film features Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, and Gary Sinise as the astronauts trying to make a safe return from space.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $23,353,380
- Domestic gross: $172,071,312
- Worldwide gross: $355,237,933
Holds the third-highest domestic and worldwide gross for 1995.
GoldenEye, the first James Bond film to feature Pierce Brosnan, garnered $352 million globally.
This film marks Pierce Brosnan’s Bond debut and is the 17th film in the franchise, taking place post-Cold War.
Judi Dench portrayed M in the film, making GoldenEye the first Bond film in which M was played by a woman. This year’s Spectre will be the first time she hasn’t reprised the role in a Bond film.
The film was also made into a 1997 video game for the Nintendo 64, GoldenEye 007.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $26,205,007
- Domestic gross: $106,429,941
- Worldwide gross: $352,194,034
Holds the fourth-highest worldwide gross for 1995.
Heat, the drama starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, drew $187 million globally.
This crime drama is inspired by the real-life pursuit of criminal and ex-Alcatraz inmate Neil McCauley by former Chicago police officer Chuck Adamson. All of the names in the film are changed, except for McCauley, portrayed by Robert De Niro.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $8,445,656
- Domestic gross: $67,436,818
- Worldwide gross: $187,436,818
Babe, the Best Picture nominee, earned $254 million globally.
This touching family dramedy about a sheep-herding pig was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. It even beat Apollo 13 for Best Visual Effects.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $8,742,545
- Domestic gross: $63,658,910
- Worldwide gross: $254,134,910
Billy Madison, an Adam Sandler comedy, earned $26 million globally.
Adam Sandler stars as a 27-year-old heir who has two weeks to complete each grade of school, from first through 12th, to prove to his father that he’s capable of running the family company.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $6,639,080
- Domestic gross: $25,588,734
- Worldwide gross: $26,488,734
Se7en, the thriller starring Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt, grossed $327 million globally.
Morgan Freeman and Brad Pitt star as detectives in search of a serial killer whose murders reflect the seven deadly sins in director David Fincher’s psychological thriller.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $13,949,807
- Domestic gross: $100,125,643
- Worldwide gross: $327,311,216
Holds the ninth-highest domestic gross and seventh-highest worldwide gross for 1995.
Clueless, the comedy starring Alicia Silverstone, Stacey Dash, and Brittany Murphy, earned $56 million domestically.
“As if!”
Alicia Silverstone’s portrayal of a superficial, wealthy, popular student learning how to navigate her way through high school helped establish this comedy as a cult classic. The quotable sayings and memorable outfits don’t hurt, either.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $10,612,443
- Domestic gross: $56,631,572
- Worldwide gross: Not available
Braveheart, the historical drama starring Mel Gibson, earned $210 million globally.
Mel Gibson stars as William Wallace, a Scottish warrior who led the charge against King Edward I in the First Scottish War of Independence, in this Best Picture winner.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $9,938,276
- Domestic gross: $75,609,945
- Worldwide gross: $210,409,945
Tommy Boy, featuring close friends David Spade and Chris Farley, grossed $32 million domestically.
Chris Farley and David Spade, former Saturday Night Live castmates and good friends, appear in this comedy together. Farley plays the immature son of an industrialist and Spade plays the father’s assistant.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $8,027,843
- Domestic gross: $32,679,899
- Worldwide gross: Not available
The Net, featuring Sandra Bullock, grossed $110 million globally.
Sandra Bullock stars in this thriller about a computer analyst who must prove her innocence against a conspiracy set by cyberterrorists.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $10,037,745
- Domestic gross: $50,727,965
- Worldwide gross: $110,627,965
Empire Records, starring Liv Tyler, Renee Zellweger, and Anthony LaPaglia, brought in $273,000 domestically.
This dramedy follows a group of record-store employees trying to keep the place independent instead of being absorbed by a local franchise store.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $150,800
- Domestic gross: $273,188
- Worldwide gross: Not available
Jumanji, starring Kirsten Dunst, Robin Williams, and Bonnie Hunt, garnered $262 million globally.
This fantasy film follows two siblings (Kirsten Dunst and Bradley Pierce) and the adventure that ensues after finding a magical board game that brings the game to life. They also unleash a man (Robin Williams) who had been trapped in the game for 26 years.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $11,084,370
- Domestic gross: $100,475,249
- Worldwide gross: $262,797,249
Holds the seventh-highest domestic and 10th-highest worldwide gross for 1995.
Dangerous Minds, based on a true story, earned $179 million globally.
Pfeiffer plays a retired US Marine-turned-teacher, LouAnne Johnson, as she attempts to help her students in a poor, underprivileged school district. The film is based on the novel My Posse Don’t Do Homework, written by the real-life Johnson.
Here’s how much the movie raked in:
- Opening weekend: $14,931,503
- Domestic gross: $84,919,401
- Worldwide gross: $179,519,401
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