20 Classic Movies You Might Not Remember At All
If anyone knew how to make a successful movie, they would all be successful movies. But the truth is: there is no formula. You can have a masterpiece in your hands, but there's a lot of luck involved, as well as competition and many other factors that can bury your movie in a sea of forgettable Christmas movies nobody watched.
Even some of the greatest directors, actors, and producers in history have had trouble releasing their movies or having people go to the theater, so no one is safe from being totally discarded. Some movies are lucky enough to become cult classics later on, but without a home video industry as strong as it used to be, things can get tough. Today, if a movie is not on a digital platform, it practically doesn't exist.
So, here are some classic movies from a not-so-distant past that you might not remember at all, even if it hasn't been that long.
Secret Window (2004)
One of Johnny Depp's lesser-known movies, but a solid thriller based on a book with a great twist.
Over the Hedge (2006)
A box office hit at the time, but it never got enough recognition while other animated franchises from DreamWorks went on to have infinite sequels.
One Hour Photo (2002)
Robin Williams surprised everyone by stepping into a dark thriller that will leave you thinking about a lot of things.
Galaxy Quest (1999)
A parody of Star Trek and other sci-fi franchises and their hardcore fans, with a great cast and production.
Enemy of the State (1998)
One of Will Smith's finest works, and a cast that you won't believe.
Brazil (1985)
One of the best dystopian movies ever made, and the saddest part is that it aged pretty well.
Arachnophobia (1990)
In the middle of many slasher movies and other horror subgenres, this is true relatable horror.
Amadeus (1984)
You won't want to watch any other musical biopic after this one.
Top Secret (1984)
One of the best comedies ever made, but you had to be there to remember.
The Warriors (1979)
Gang wars like you've never seen before.
The Score (2001)
Robert DeNiro, Edward Norton, and Marlon Brando, what else could you possibly need?
Sorcerer (1977)
William Friedkin's movie came out the same week as the first Star Wars, so it never stood a chance, but it's still a masterpiece.
Mikey and Nicky (1976)
An exciting thriller about friendship and betrayal at the hands of two of the best actors of the time.
Fearless 1993
Jeff Bridges has a lot of hits, but Fearless is probably the one everyone forgot.
Defendor (2009)
Before superhero universes on the big screen, Woody Harrelson starred in a drama that will make you cry.
Cop Land (1997)
Sylvester Stallone in one of his finest works, totally away from action.
Buried (2010)
Ryan Reynolds in a serious role, for a change, and in a movie that only happens inside a buried coffin.
Blow Out (1981)
John Travolta stars in this movie directed by Brian De Palma during his best decade.
A Perfect World (1993)
Clint Eastwood, Kevin Costner, and Laura Dern tell a story with a simple plot that can still move you to this day.
The Kings of Summer (2013)
A modern classic that came out alongside tons of other coming-of-age films.
