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
| The Matrix |
| Director: Andy Wachowski, Larry Wachowski |
| Lead Roles: Keanu Reeves as Neo, Laurence Fishburne as Morpheus, Carrie Anne Moss as Trinity, Joe Pantoliano as Cypher |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 31, 1999 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, Post Apocalypse, Film Noir, Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Action Thriller |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Action, Live Action, Science Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $173,993,387 |
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International BO: $291,980,811 |
2
| Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels |
| Director: Guy Ritchie |
| Lead Roles: Jason Statham as Bacon |
| Initial Theatrical Release: March 5, 1999 (Limited) by Gramercy |
| Keywords: Organized Crime, Film Noir, Crime Caper |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,897,569 |
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International BO: $24,458,619 |
3
| In Too Deep |
| Director: Michael Rymer |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 25, 1999 (Wide) by Gramercy |
| Keywords: Hood Film, Crime Thriller, Undercover, Organized Crime, Narcotics |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $14,026,509 |
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International BO: $1,444,720 |
4
| Mystery Men |
| Director: Kinka Usher |
| Lead Roles: Ben Stiller as Mr. Furious, Hank Azaria as Blue Raja, William H. Macy as Shoveler, Paul Reubens as The Spleen, Wes Studi as The Sphinx, Janeane Garofalo as The Bowler, Kel Mitchell as Invisible Boy |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 6, 1999 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Dark Horse Comics, Action Comedy, Secret Identity, Origin Story, Mad Scientist, Rescue |
| Classification: Based on Comic/Graphic Novel, Comedy, Live Action, Super Hero |
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Domestic BO: $29,762,011 |
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International BO: $3,700,000 |
5
| She's All That |
| Director: Robert Iscove |
| Lead Roles: Freddie Prinze, Jr. as Zach Siler, Rachael Leigh Cook as Laney Boggs |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 29, 1999 (Wide) by Miramax |
| Keywords: Romance, Tween, Ugly Duckling, Prom, Ensemble, Reality TV, Voiceover/Narration, Non-Chronological, Relationships Gone Wrong, Gambling, Performing Arts, Graduation |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $63,465,522 |
6
| Jawbreaker |
| Director: Darren Stein |
| Lead Roles: Rebecca Gayheart as Julie Freeman, Rose McGowan as Courtney Shayne, Julie Benz as Marcie Fox |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 19, 1999 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| Keywords: Prank Gone Wrong, Accidental Death |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $3,076,820 |
7
| The Gambler |
| Director: Károly Makk |
| Initial Theatrical Release: August 4, 1999 (Wide) |
| Keywords: Mafia |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $51,773 |
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International BO: $50,000 |
8
| Breakfast of Champions |
| Director: Alan Rudolph |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 17, 1999 (Limited) by Walt Disney |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Comedy, Live Action |
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Domestic BO: $178,287 |
9
| Love Stinks |
| Director: Jeff Franklin |
| Initial Theatrical Release: September 10, 1999 (Wide) by Independent Artists |
| Keywords: Black Comedy, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Black Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $2,793,776 |
10
| Entrapment |
| Director: Jon Amiel |
| Lead Roles: Catherine Zeta-Jones as Gin Baker |
| Initial Theatrical Release: April 30, 1999 (Wide) by 20th Century Fox |
| Keywords: Heist, Crime Thriller, Insurance Fraud, Double-Crossed, Romance, May / December Romance, Blackmail, Film Noir |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Thriller/Suspense, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $87,707,396 |
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International BO: $123,992,604 |
11
| At First Sight |
| Director: Irwin Winkler |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 15, 1999 (Wide) by MGM |
| Keywords: Romantic Drama, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, Blindness, Set in New York City, Set in New York |
| Classification: Based on Factual Book/Article, Drama, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $22,365,133 |
12
| Dogma |
| Director: Kevin Smith |
| Lead Roles: Ben Affleck as Bartleby, Matt Damon as Loki, Linda Fiorentino as Bethany, Salma Hayek as Serendipity, Jason Lee as Azrael, Jason Mewes as Jay, Chris Rock as Rufus |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 12, 1999 (Wide) by Lionsgate |
| Keywords: Religious, Demons, Satirical Comedy, Satire, Angels, End of the World, Revenge, Gods and Goddesses, Catholic |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $30,651,422 |
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International BO: $13,297,443 |
13
| House on Haunted Hill |
| Director: William Malone |
| Lead Roles: Taye Diggs as Eddie Baker, Ali Larter as Sara Wolfe, Bridgette Wilson as Melissa Marr, Peter Gallagher as Donald W. Blackburn, M.D. |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 29, 1999 (Wide) by Warner Bros. |
| Keywords: Haunting, Supernatural Horror, Supernatural, Remake, Relationships Gone Wrong, Birthday Party, Mental Hospital, Abandoned Hospital, Medical Crimes, Human Experimentation, 1930s |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Horror, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $40,846,082 |
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International BO: $24,244,459 |
14
| Sleepy Hollow |
| Director: Tim Burton |
| Lead Roles: Johnny Depp as Ichabod Crane, Christina Ricci as Katrina Van Tassel |
| Initial Theatrical Release: November 19, 1999 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Visual Effects, 1700s, Colonial United States, Gothic Horror, Supernatural |
| Classification: Based on Fiction Book/Short Story, Horror, Live Action, Historical Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $101,068,340 |
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International BO: $106,000,000 |
15
| Dreaming of Joseph Lees |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 29, 1999 (Limited) by Fox Searchlight |
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Domestic BO: $7,680 |
16
| Pink Narcissus |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 24, 1999 (Wide) |
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Domestic BO: $8,231 |
17
| 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 |
18
| The Velocity of Gary |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 16, 1999 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
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Domestic BO: $34,145 |
19
| The Wood |
| Director: Rick Famuyliwa |
| Lead Roles: Taye Diggs as Roland, Omar Epps as Mike, Richard T. Jones as Slim |
| Initial Theatrical Release: July 16, 1999 (Wide) by Paramount Pictures |
| Keywords: Coming of Age, Hood Film, African Americans, Comedy Drama, Wedding Day, Wedding Jitters / Cold Feet, Non-Chronological |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $25,059,640 |
20
| Blast from the Past |
| Director: Hugh Wilson |
| Lead Roles: Brendan Fraser as Adam Webber, Alicia Silverstone as Eve Rustikov |
| Initial Theatrical Release: February 12, 1999 (Wide) by New Line |
| Keywords: Romantic Comedy, Romance, 1960s, Cold War, Culture Clash |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $26,613,620 |
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| 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: $157,138,535 |
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International BO: $261,000,000 |
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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.
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| The Best Man |
| Director: Malcolm D. Lee |
| Lead Roles: Taye Diggs as Harper, Nia Long as Jordan |
| Initial Theatrical Release: October 22, 1999 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: African Americans, Romance |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Romantic Comedy, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $34,102,780 |
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International BO: $470,000 |
24
| Bacheha-Ye aseman |
| Initial Theatrical Release: January 22, 1999 (Limited) by Miramax, released as The Children of Heaven |
| Classification: Original Screenplay, Adventure, Live Action, Contemporary Fiction |
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Domestic BO: $933,933 |
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International BO: $694,646 |
25
| Man on the Moon |
| Director: Miloš Forman |
| Lead Roles: Jim Carrey as Andy Kaufman/Tony Clifton |
| Initial Theatrical Release: December 22, 1999 (Wide) by Universal |
| Keywords: Biography, Wrestling, Biographical Drama, 1970s, 1980s, Cancer, Terminal Illness, About a Stand Up Comedian |
| Classification: Based on Real Life Events, Drama, Live Action, Dramatization |
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Domestic BO: $34,580,635 |
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International BO: $12,827,000 |