Most Popular Movies 1999
This chart shows the 1999 movie releases that have attracted the most interest on The Numbers web site over the past 24 hours. A share of 100 corresponds to 1 percent of the total views for all 1999 releases.
See also: Domestic Release Schedule for 1999 - Top 1999 Worldwide
| ← 1998 | Most Popular Overall | 2000 → |
1
| Life |
| Director: Ted Demme |
| Lead Roles: Eddie Murphy as Ray |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 16, 1999 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Prison, African Americans, 1990s, 1930s, Prologue, Non-Chronological, 1940s, 1970s, Corrupt Cops, Framed, Wrongfully Convicted, Escape, Buddy Comedy |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $64,062,587 |
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International BO: $9,459,000 |
2
| Office Space |
| Director: Mike Judge |
| Lead Roles: Ron Livingston as Peter Gibbons |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 19, 1999 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Corporate Life |
| Classification: Based on Short Film, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $10,827,813 |
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International BO: $1,351,895 |
Synopsis
Corporate drone Peter Gibbons hates his soul-killing job at software company Initech. While undergoing hypnotherapy, Peter is left in a blissful state when his therapist dies in the middle of their session. He refuses to work overtime, plays games at his desk and unintentionally charms two consultants into putting him on the management fast-track. When Peter's friends learn they’re about to be downsized, they hatch a revenge plot against the company inspired by “Superman III.”
3
| The Blair Witch Project |
| Director: Daniel Myrick, Eduardo Sanchez |
| Lead Roles: Heather Donahue as Heather Donahue, Joshua Leonard as Joshua “Josh” Leonard, Michael C. Williams as Michael “Mike” Williams |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 14, 1999 (Wide) by Artisan |
| Keywords: Found Footage, Found footage horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $140,539,099 |
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International BO: $107,760,901 |
4
| The Sixth Sense |
| Director: M. Night Shyamalan |
| Lead Roles: Bruce Willis as Malcolm Crowe, Haley Joel Osment as Cole Sear |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 15, 1999 (Wide), released as O Sexto Sentido (Portugal) |
| Keywords: Supernatural, Surprise Twist, Psychological Thriller, 2000 Oscars Best Picture Nominee |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $293,506,292 |
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International BO: $379,300,000 |
5
| Star Wars Ep. I: The Phantom Menace |
| Director: George Lucas |
| Lead Roles: Liam Neeson as Qui-Gon Jinn, Ewan McGregor as Obi-Wan Kenobi, Natalie Portman as Queen Amidala Padme Naberrie, Jake Lloyd as Anakin Skywalker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 19, 1999 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, 3-D, 3D Re-release, Delayed Sequel, Orphan, Secret Identity, War, Royalty, Political, Fugitive / On the Run, Invented Language, Gambling, Slavery, Organized Crime, Same Actor, Multiple Roles, Sequel With Lead Character Recast, Prequel, Good vs. Evil, Robot, Fake Sports, Single Parent, Mentor, Underwater, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Filmed in Leavesden Studios, Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in Hertfordshire, England, Filmed in England, Filmed in United Kingdom, Filmed in Tozeur, Tunisia, Filmed in Tunisia, Filmed in Caserta Palace, Italy, Filmed in Italy, Heroic Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Animation/Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $474,544,677 |
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International BO: $552,500,000 |
Synopsis
Stranded on the desert planet Tatooine after rescuing young Queen Amidala from the impending invasion of Naboo, Jedi apprentice Obi-Wan Kenobi and his Jedi Master Qui-Gon Jinn discover nine-year-old Anakin Skywalker, a young slave unusually strong in the Force. Anakin wins a thrilling Podrace and with it his freedom as he leaves his home to be trained as a Jedi. The heroes return to Naboo where Anakin and the Queen face massive invasion forces while the two Jedi contend with a deadly foe named Darth Maul. Only then do they realize the invasion is merely the first step in a sinister scheme by the re-emergent forces of darkness known as the Sith.
6
| Stigmata |
| Director: Rupert Wainwright |
| Lead Roles: Patricia Arquette as Frankie Paige |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 10, 1999 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Supernatural Horror, Supernatural |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $50,041,732 |
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International BO: $39,400,000 |
7
| Dick |
| Director: Andrew Fleming |
| Lead Roles: Kirsten Dunst as Betsy Jobs, Michelle Williams as Arlene Lorenzo |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 4, 1999 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Satirical Comedy, Satire, 1970s, Political, Washington, D.C. |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $6,276,869 |
Synopsis
Political comedy explaining how two teenage girls played a pivotal role in the Watergate scandal.
8
| South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut |
| Director: Trey Parker |
| Lead Roles: Trey Parker as Stan Marsh/Eric Cartman/Mr. Garrison/Various, Matt Stone as Kyle Brosloski/Kenny McCormick/Pip/Jesus/Various |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 30, 1999 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: War, Censorship, Heaven and Hell, Scene in End Credits, Suicide, Dysfunctional Family, Comedy Musical |
| Classification: Based on TV, Musical, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $52,037,603 |
9
| The Bone Collector |
| Director: Phillip Noyce |
| Lead Roles: Denzel Washington as Lincoln Rhyme, Angelina Jolie as Amelia Donaghy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 5, 1999 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Serial Killer, Film Noir, Crime Thriller, Revenge, Surprise Twist |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $66,488,090 |
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International BO: $84,975,000 |
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| The General's Daughter |
| Director: Simon West |
| Lead Roles: John Travolta as Warrant Officer Paul Brenner |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 18, 1999 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures, released as The General's Daughter |
| Keywords: Mystery Drama, Murder Mystery |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $102,705,852 |
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International BO: $47,000,000 |
Synopsis
When the body of Army Capt. Elizabeth Campbell is found on a Georgia military base, two investigators, Warrant Officers Paul Brenner and Sara Sunhill, are ordered to solve her murder. What they uncover is anything but clear-cut. Unseemly details emerge about Campbell’s life, leading to allegations of a possible military coverup of her death and the involvement of her father, Lt. Gen. Joseph Campbell.
11
| The Thomas Crown Affair |
| Director: John McTiernan |
| Lead Roles: Pierce Brosnan as Thomas Crown, Rene Russo as Catherine Banning |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 6, 1999 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Heist, Crime Thriller, Romance |
| Classification: Remake, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $69,304,264 |
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International BO: $55,000,000 |
12
| Double Jeopardy |
| Director: Bruce Beresford |
| Lead Roles: Tommy Lee Jones as Parole Officer, Ashley Judd as Elizabeth Parsons |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 24, 1999 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $116,735,231 |
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International BO: $61,100,000 |
13
| Toy Story 2 |
| Director: John Lasseter |
| Lead Roles: Tom Hanks as Woody, Tim Allen as Buzz Lightyear |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 19, 1999 (Exclusive) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Living Toys, Family Movie, 3-D, 3-D - Post-production Conversion, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Digital Animation, Kids Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $245,852,179 |
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International BO: $265,506,097 |
14
| Fight Club |
| Director: David Fincher |
| Lead Roles: Brad Pitt as Tyler Durden, Edward Norton as Narrator |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 15, 1999 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Surprise Twist, Film Noir, Mental Illness, Voiceover/Narration, Unnamed Character, Imaginary Character, Bare Knuckle Fighting, Satire, Crime Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $37,030,102 |
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International BO: $63,790,845 |
Synopsis
A depressed man suffering from insomnia meets a strange soap salesman named Tyler Durden and soon finds himself living in his squalid house after his perfect apartment is destroyed. The two bored men form an underground club with strict rules and fight other men who are fed up with their mundane lives. Their perfect partnership frays when Marla, a fellow support group crasher, attracts Tyler’s attention.
15
| The World is Not Enough |
| Director: Michael Apted |
| Lead Roles: Pierce Brosnan as James Bond |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 19, 1999 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Secret Agent |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Action, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $126,930,660 |
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International BO: $234,800,000 |
16
| Deep Blue Sea |
| Director: Renny Harlin |
| Lead Roles: Saffron Burrows as Dr. Susan McAlester |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 28, 1999 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Animals Gone Bad, Research Scientist, Underwater, Scientific Experiment Gone Awry, Nature Horror |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $73,648,228 |
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International BO: $91,400,000 |
17
| 10 Things I Hate About You |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 31, 1999 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Romance, Tween, Modern Adaptation, Tricked into a Relationship |
| Classification: Based on Play, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $38,177,966 |
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International BO: $22,235,984 |
18
| Metroland |
| Lead Roles: Christian Bale as Chris |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 9, 1999 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
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Domestic BO: $303,909 |
19
| Vanity Fair |
| Director: Mira Nair |
| Lead Roles: Reese Witherspoon as Becky Sharp |
| Video Release Date: November 30, 1999 by A & E Home Video |
| Keywords: Historical Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $16,123,851 |
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International BO: $3,000,000 |
20
| The Mummy |
| Director: Stephen Sommers |
| Lead Roles: Brendan Fraser as Rick O'Connell, Rachel Weisz as Evelyn |
| Initial Theatrical Release: May 7, 1999 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Monster, Treasure Hunters, Visual Effects, Mummy, Motion Capture Performance, Chase Adventure, Remake |
| Classification: Based on Movie, Adventure, Live Action, Fantasy |
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Domestic BO: $155,559,305 |
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International BO: $261,000,000 |
21
| Tarzan |
| Director: Kevin Lima, Chirs Buck |
| Lead Roles: Glenn Close as Kala, Minnie Driver as Jane, Tony Goldwyn as Tarzan, Lance Henriksen as Kerchak, Wayne Knight as Tantor, Rosie O'Donnell as Terk |
| Initial Theatrical Release: June 16, 1999 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Family Movie, Animal Lead, Talking Animals, Prologue, Death of a Son or Daughter, Young Child Dealing with the Death of a Parent, Animals Gone Bad, Orphan, 1890s, 1900s, 1910s, Raised By Wild Animals, Adopted Family, Field Scientists, Scientific Expedition, Romance, Cross-Culture Romance, Family Adventure |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Adventure, Hand Animation, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $171,091,819 |
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International BO: $277,100,000 |
22
| Boys Don't Cry |
| Director: Kimberly Peirce |
| Lead Roles: Hilary Swank as Brandon Teena |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 8, 1999 (Limited) by Fox Searchlight |
| Keywords: LGBTQ+, 1990s, Hate Crime, Biographical Drama, Biography, Unbelieving Police, Romance, Agitprop |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $11,540,607 |
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International BO: $9,200,393 |
23
| Election |
| Director: Alexander Payne |
| Lead Roles: Reese Witherspoon as Tracy Flick |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 23, 1999 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Political |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $14,943,582 |
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International BO: $2,259,272 |
24
| Bicentennial Man |
| Director: Chris Columbus |
| Lead Roles: Robin Williams as Andrew Martin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 17, 1999 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Robot, Comedy Drama |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $58,220,776 |
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International BO: $29,200,000 |
25
| The Other Sister |
| Director: Garry Marshall |
| Lead Roles: Juliette Lewis as Carla Tate, Giovanni Ribisi as Daniel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 26, 1999 (Wide) by Walt Disney |
| Keywords: Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $27,807,627 |